Morrow County Parks & Nature Preserves

The following list of parks and preserves includes those managed by federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies (such as the National Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, various historical societies, etc.).

We have tried to collect information on the activities and facilities available at various parks, but things may change without us knowing about it. So please doublecheck the information at the official site (click on the park’s name to go there).

Cedar Fork Park (County)

• 7702 County Highway 29, Bellville, OH 44813
• GPS coordinates: N40.627985,W82.639635
• Location: Perry Township, approximately one mile East of Johnsville on State Route 42. Vehicle access is ¼ mile South on County Road 29
• Park size: 22 acres

Chester Marsh Forest (County)

• 3092 Ohio 314, Fredericktown, OH 43019
• GPS coordinates: N40.463727,W82.695054
• Location: Chester Township, one mile South of Chesterville, East side of State Route 314
• Permit required

Fishburn Reserve (County)

• 3800 Jackson Rd., Mt Gilead, OH 43338
• GPS coordinates: N40.48728,W82.719299
• Location: Chester Township, South of State Route 95, off County Road 172
• Permit required

Mt. Gilead (State Park)

• 4119 State Route 95, Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
• Trail map
• Park size: 181 acres
• Total trail length: 6.7 miles
• Dog friendly (Designated sites)
• Bridle trails
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Camp sites
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms (Latrines)
• Swimming, boating

Sautter Memorial Park (County)

• 8972 County Road 46, Galion, OH 44833
• GPS coordinates: N40.682561,W82.746488
• Location: North Bloomfield Township, ¼ mile North of the intersection of County Roads 35 and 46 also about ¾ mile South of State Route
• Park size: 80 acres
• Particularly good site for bird watching

Sheedy Sanctuary (County)

• 148 County Road 204, Centerburg, OH 43011
• GPS coordinates: N40.355133,W82.725402
• Location: South Bloomfield Township, East side of Township Road 204 approximately one mile South of County Road 15
• Park size: 40 acres

Last Update: 12/12/2012 21:35:53

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