Walborn Reservoir

11324 Price St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601

Status Alert: Hunting Seasons in Progress

Please wear bright clothing and use caution while hiking, horseback riding, or boating in the park as several hunting seasons run through the fall and winter season. Note: The hunting area between Marlboro Ave. and Allen Dr. that also borders Osborne Ave. is closed to hunting in 2024-25 while restoration and reforestation on the property occurs. Several hunting seasons are now underway. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking or riding the trails. Stark Parks issues permits to allow waterfowl hunting at designated areas around Deer Creek and Walborn Reservoirs during the fall and winter. Please note that the Bingham Property located west of Marlboro Ave. and north of Allen Dr. that has previously allowed hunting will not be an open hunting area in 2024-25 due to construction at the site.

Open Daily: All parks are open 24 hours a day, unless otherwise posted.

General Information: 330.477.3552

On-Duty Ranger: 330.353.2377

Rentals and Reservations: 330-409-8096

Walborn Marina: 330.935.0367

Nearly 1,800 acres of terrain and open water are your playground! Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and boating adventures await you at the picturesque Walborn Reservoir, just miles from Alliance and Canton. Natural surface trails take you through pine woods, oak and hickory forests, and wildflower areas.  A designated equestrian area provides ties, mounting blocks, and trailer parking.

The Walborn Reservoir Marina offers affordable boat rentals and concessions beginning in May. Enjoy a day on the water in a row boat, motor boat, canoe, or kayak! Bait, tackle, and a selection of snacks and food are all available at the marina shop.  A fishing pier and boat launch (boats up to 25 feet and 10 hp) are also nearby.

The Overlook Shelter offers a beautiful view of the reservoir next to the Marina and is perfect for groups up to 70 people. The shelter is equipped with electricity and a grill.

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The Reeder Ave. Trailhead offers additional parking and trail access at 12824 Reeder Ave. NE, in Alliance.

The Eagle Observation Area has traditionally been one of the most interesting places in all of Walborn Reservoir!  The nesting pair of adult eagles have recently built a new nest visible from the current Eagle Observation Parking Area.  From the small gravel parking area, walk to the shoreline toward the peninsula and look north across the water.

The site is located at 13600 Marlboro Ave. NE, Alliance, OH 44601.  Read more about the nesting pair in this article and timeline.

 

Activities

  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching and Orienteering
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting Sites
  • Kayaking
  • On Your Own
  • Running and parkrun
  • Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP)

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp
  • Canoe/Kayak Launch Area
  • Fishing Dock
  • Grills
  • Hunting Sites
  • Nature Play Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wildlife Observation Area

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