Hancock 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 double-check the information at the official site (click on the park’s name to go there).

Blanchard River Greenway Bike Trail (Bike Path)

• GPS coordinates: N41.051328,W83.66447
• Transits: In Findlay, from Broad Ave. to Main St.
• Trail map
• Total trail length: 1.5 miles
• At least some parts are handicap accessible
• Asphalt-paved multi-use path for cyclists, skaters, skateboarders, walkers, and joggers. Wheelchair accessible.

Blue Rock Nature Preserve (County Park)

• Howard St. & Broadway Ave., Findlay, Ohio
• GPS coordinates: N41.013471,W83.641663
• Trail map
• Park size: 11 acres
• Total trail length: 0.3 mile
• Nature trail with a gravel/woodchip surface.
• Location on Google Maps

Findlay Reservoir Area (City Reservoir)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Trail descriptions
• Total trail length: 6 miles
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• At least some parts are handicap accessible
• Restrooms
• Boating

LMW Heritage Trail Center (Multi-use trail)

• 5757 US Rte. 224, Findlay, OH
• Location: The trail is located in Findlay; it starts at LMW Heritage Trail Center passes by the Van Horn Cementery and along the Blanchard River Greenway Trails
• Trail descriptions
• Park size: 117 acres
• Total trail length: 3.3 miles
• Bridle trails
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Include 2.5–bridle trail, plus a 0.8 portion of the Heritage Trail

Litzenberg Memorial Woods (County Park)

• 6100 US Rte, 224, Findlay, OH
• GPS coordinates: N41.05938,W83.76321
• Trail map
• Park size: 110 acres
• Total trail length: 1.97 miles
• At least some parts are handicap accessible
• Restrooms
• There is a living history staff recreating farm life in the 1800s at a site in this park. There are also nature walks, including trails that are wheelchair accessible.
• Location on Google Maps

Oakwoods Nature Preserve (County Park)

• 1400 Oakwoods Ln., Findlay, OH
• Trail map
• Park size: 75 acres forest and 79 acres farmland
• Total trail length: 1.8 miles
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• At least some parts are handicap accessible
• Restrooms
• Nature center
• Location on Google Maps

Riverbend Dog Park (Dog Park)

• Location: Part of Riverbend Recreation Area
• Trail descriptions
• Park size: 1 acre
• Dog friendly
• Restrooms

Riverbend Recreation Area (County Park)

• 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH
• GPS coordinates: N41.031999,W83.55934
• Park size: 129 acres forest and 101 acres of conservation area
• Total trail length: 4.4 miles
• Dog friendly
• Bridle trails
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Camp sites
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms
• Disc golf, cross-country ski & snow-shoe rental, fall hayrides, covered bridge
• Location on Google Maps

Van Buren (State Park)

• 12259 Township Road 218, Van Buren, OH
• GPS coordinates: N41.133289, W83.638100
• Trail map
• Trail descriptions
• Park size: 251 acres
• Total trail length: Hike / Mtn Bike: 10 miles, Hike / Mtn Bike / Bridle: 11.5 miles, Mtn Bike: 3 miles
• Dog friendly
• Bridle trails
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Camp sites
• Mountain bike trails
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms
• Camping (family, group, & equestrian), boating, disc golf
• Campground Map
• Park Map for Van Buren
• Disc Golf Course Map for Van Buren

Last Update: 2017-07-24 16:32:02