Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding can be hard on trails. Visitors are encouraged to check for updates before their visit and to follow all posted trail and parking area closing signs. For safety reasons, trails are closed to all users while trail crews are using equipment to complete repairs and maintenance. The following list reflects the most up to date trail closings and construction projects as of April 2, 2026. Expect rough conditions after any flooding or storms.

Biking & Hiking

Status Alert: Only Class 1 and 2 E-Bikes are Permitted on Stark Parks trails. 

Community Science

Status Alert: Participate in the 2026 BioBlitz

Explore Stark Parks and discover the incredible wildlife! From April 1 to May 31, record as many species within Stark Parks as you can and upload your observations to iNaturalist. Record species at 4 or more Stark Parks locations listed and receive a native seed packet at the Exploration Gateway Front Desk at Sippo Lake Park (while supplies last through May 2026).  Stay on designated trails and practice leave no trace.  Foraging is not permitted within Stark Parks.

2026 BioBlitz Challenge Passport


iNaturalist App

Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail

Status Alert: Clean Up from Flooding along the Entire Trail

April 7, 2026: As water recedes off the trail, there is thick amount of silt coating on the trail surface and logs and debris settled on and along the trail in many areas.  Crews are working in different areas, but it has been a time consuming task.  Please use caution as these areas dry out and equipment and vehicles are present on the trail.  Follow all signage, barricades, or instructions.

Deer Creek Reservoir

Status Alert: Hunting Seasons in Progress

Several hunting seasons are now underway. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking and biking the Mahoning Valley Trail. Stark Parks issues permits to allow waterfowl hunting at designated areas around Deer Creek and Walborn Reservoirs during the fall and winter.

Fishing

Status Alert: 2026 Fishing Derby Schedule is Now Live!

2026 Schedule

Hoover Trail

Status Alert: Trail Closed Between 10th St. and 7th St. (North Canton Hoover High School area)

A school construction project has closed several sections of the Hoover Trail near Hoover High School until further notice.  These include between 10th and 7th St. and south of 7th St. to Taft Ave.  A marked trail detour using neighborhood sidewalks is posted.  

Mahoning Valley Trail

Status Alert: Trail Flooding near Mahoning River

April 6, 2026: The trail is flooded near Rt. 225 to Gaskill and north of Rt. 225 along the Mahoning River.

Quail Hollow Park

Status Alert: 100 Years at the Hollow Fundraising Campaign

The Mountain Bike Trail now has a daily directional pattern with a sign at the Trailhead.  Bikers travel left (clockwise) on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays and travel right (counter clockwise) on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sundays. Hikers should walk in the opposite direction.  

Please do not ride the trail after heavy rains or snow melts.  The trail surface will be soft and conditions will be muddy and require repairs.

Find out more about the 100 Years at the Hollow campaign to update and invest in the facilities at Quail Hollow Park.  


100 Years at the Hollow

Sippo Lake Park

Status Alert: Adaptive Kayak Launch Closed for Repair

The Adaptive Kayak Launch is currently closed for repairs.

Tam O'Shanter Park

Status Alert: New routes and trail surfaces in progress. 

Updated trail routes and surface types have been installed.  The current map does not match the actual trail routes and loops exactly.  

Walborn Reservoir

Status Alert: Hunting Seasons in Progress

Several hunting seasons are now underway. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking or horseback riding. 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 2025-26 as construction and restoration are still in progress.