Medina County Park Locations

HOURS:

Parks and nature preserves are open daily from 6 a.m. to one hour past sunset.

Oenslager Nature Center is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. and is subject to holiday hours when applicable. As of July 1, 2023, the hiking trails located at Alderfer-Chatfield Wildlife Sanctuary (the grounds of the nature center) will be open daily from 6 a.m. to one hour past sunset.

Susan Hambley Nature Center is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m. and is subject to holiday hours when applicable.

Chippewa Lake and the public boat launch ramp are both open 24-hours per day.

Click HERE to download the map and a list of all park addresses.

	PARKS
	1. Allardale Park 2. Buckeye Woods Park District Headquarters 3. Brunswick Lake Susan Hambley Nature Center 4. Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park 5. Green Leaf 6. Hubbard Valley/Buffalo Creek 7. Lake Medina 8. Letha House 9. Plum Creek 10. River Styx 11. Holmesbrook Park

Parks
A variety of activities are possible in our parks – hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, birdwatching, and more. Many parks have playgrounds, reservable lodges and open-air shelters; amenities vary by location. A few sports fields are available. Leashed pets are welcome.

	NATURE PRESERVES
	12. Black River Hidden Hollow Camp Bluebell Valley 13. Chippewa Lake Krabill Lodge/Boat Ramp 14.Killbuck Lakes 15. Medina Marsh 16. Princess Ledges 17. Schleman 18. Litchfield Wetlands (Now open as of 6/6/23) 19. Sharon

Preserves
Our nature preserves have fewer amenities than parks. Improvements are typically limited to open-air shelters and natural-surface trails. Restrooms may not be available. Leashed pets are welcome. Biking is not permitted.

	MULTIPURPOSE TRAILS
	20. Chippewa Inlet Trail 21. Chippewa Rail Trail 22. Lester Rail Trail 23. Montville Trail
	WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES
	24. Alderfer-Chatfield Oenslager Nature Center 25. Granger Wetlands (Opening late summer/fall)

Wildlife Sanctuaries
Visitors to our wildlife sanctuaries will notice similarities to nature preserves. However, additional restrictions include no fishing, no picnicking, and no pets.