Featured Parks · Canal Winchester, Ohio
Parks
In addition to a number of convenient walking/bicycling trails and neighborhood parks, Canal Winchester boasts close proximity to a number of unique parks in the state/county park system that make great places for working out, learning history, or just being close to nature!
Metro Parks near Canal Winchester
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.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
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.
Slate Run Metro Park
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 Living Historical Farm
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.
Walnut Woods Park
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.
City parks in Canal Winchester
Guiler Park
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
Hanners Park
458 Groveport Road
- 6 Baseball and softball fields
- Batting Cage
- Seasonal/Event Concession Stand
- Bleachers
- Seasonal portable restrooms
- Parking for 100 vehicles
Howe Pond
Cul-de-sac Howe Industrial Parkway
- Fishing Pond
- On-road parking
McGill Park
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.
Stradley Park
30 S. High St
- Water fountain
- Covered gazebo
- Bench seating