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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 Feb. 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. 

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.

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., a second closure south of 7th St. will also close the trail between 7th and Taft Ave.

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

Sandy Valley Trail

Status Alert: Trail Closed east of Greer Ave. 

Winter 2025-26: The Sandy Valley Trail will be closed east of Greer Ave. as part of a project being completed by the landowner.

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.

Wildlife Conservation Center

Status Alert: Wildlife Center at Capacity

Jan. 26, 2026: The Wildlife Conservation Center is at capacity and cannot accept new wildlife intakes until further notice.  

Winter Activities

Status Alert: Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoe Rentals for Feb. 8, 2026

The Ski Shop at Quail Hollow Park will be open for equipment rentals on

Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026

Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last call for rentals is 3 p.m., with equipment returned by 5 p.m.) Rentals are for 2 hours. Rental is cash or check