In addition to a number of convenient walking/bicycling trails and neighborhood parks, Canal Winchester boasts close proximity to a number of great unique parks in the state/county park system that make great places for working out, learning history, or just being close to nature!
The following metro parks are located within ten minutes drive from downtown Canal Winchester: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Slate Run Metro Park, Slate Run Living Historical Farm, and the newest Metro Park, Walnut Woods.
FEATURED PARKS
CANAL WINCHESTER, OHIO
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8445 Winchester Road NW
Chestnut Ridge is located three miles southeast of Canal Winchester. This 486-acre Metro Park includes beautiful woodlands, open fields and outcrops of blackhand sandstone. A two-mile nature trail and boardwalk opened in late 1988 provides a view of some of the most beautiful scenery in central Ohio.
Chestnut Ridge is located three miles southeast of Canal Winchester. This 486-acre Metro Park includes beautiful woodlands, open fields and outcrops of blackhand sandstone. A two-mile nature trail and boardwalk opened in late 1988 provides a view of some of the most beautiful scenery in central Ohio.
Downtown Canal Winchester
Old canal stones configured for group activities
Playset surrounded by benches
Swingset (4 seat)
Shelterhouse
2 basketball courts
Fencing - partially from road
Seasonal portable restroom
Old canal stones configured for group activities
Playset surrounded by benches
Swingset (4 seat)
Shelterhouse
2 basketball courts
Fencing - partially from road
Seasonal portable restroom
458 Groveport Road
6 Baseball and softball fields
Batting Cage
Seasonal/Event Concession Stand
Bleachers
Seasonal portable restrooms
Parking for 100 vehicles
6 Baseball and softball fields
Batting Cage
Seasonal/Event Concession Stand
Bleachers
Seasonal portable restrooms
Parking for 100 vehicles
Cul-de-sac Howe Industrial Parkway
Fishing Pond
On-road parking
Fishing Pond
On-road parking
6725 Lithopolis-Winchester Rd.
The City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 23, 2021 for the new Walnut Creek Trail. When complete, the trail will connect the historic Bergstresser covered bridge along Washington Street to McGill Park. For now, only a portion of the trail is open while park construction continues.
The City hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 23, 2021 for the new Walnut Creek Trail. When complete, the trail will connect the historic Bergstresser covered bridge along Washington Street to McGill Park. For now, only a portion of the trail is open while park construction continues.
1375 State Route 674 North
Slate Run Metro Park is a 1700-acre park located 5 miles south of Canal Winchester. Wooded areas housing a variety of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers make up half of the park. Visitors can also enjoy a 3.5-mile nature trail and picnicking facilities. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark.
Slate Run Metro Park is a 1700-acre park located 5 miles south of Canal Winchester. Wooded areas housing a variety of native trees, shrubs and wildflowers make up half of the park. Visitors can also enjoy a 3.5-mile nature trail and picnicking facilities. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. until dark.
9130 Marcy Road
Slate Run Living Historical Farm is located within Slate Run Metro Park and is fully operational. Daily functions performed on the farm, from cropping to barnyard and household chores, use actual late 1880's machinery and methods. The principal farm buildings and residence were built on the site between 1856 and 1881.
Slate Run Living Historical Farm is located within Slate Run Metro Park and is fully operational. Daily functions performed on the farm, from cropping to barnyard and household chores, use actual late 1880's machinery and methods. The principal farm buildings and residence were built on the site between 1856 and 1881.
30 S. High St
Water fountain
Covered gazebo
Bench seating
Water fountain
Covered gazebo
Bench seating
6723 Lithopolis Road
New and still under expansion/development, Walnut Woods 1,032 acre area features paved pet-friendly trails through scenic stands of Sweetgum and Pine trees. A picnic area with tables and grills are on site.
New and still under expansion/development, Walnut Woods 1,032 acre area features paved pet-friendly trails through scenic stands of Sweetgum and Pine trees. A picnic area with tables and grills are on site.
