Wayne County Park District and Friends of the Park

Wayne County Park District and Friends of the Park Nature parks throughout Wayne County

09/30/2024

The Wayne County Park District is holding a public meeting for voters on the Strategic Plan called "A Path Forward". At the meeting voters will hear about the need to acquire operating monies to support the parks and expansion of other land donations being offered. Partners of Wayne County Parks will be present to discuss their potential donations to the Parks if the levy passes. Meeting is Oct. 2nd Wed. from 7-8:30 pm at the Secrest Welcome and Educational Center on the OSU (OARDC) campus beside the Secrest Arboretum. Address is: 2122 Williams Rd., Wooster. First one hundred particpants will receive a free decorated thermal bottle from Barry Romich.

06/18/2023

If you lost something at Barnes Preserve lately, please contact me: 330 465-7882 and describe what you lost. Carole Van Pelt, Park Comm.

03/21/2022

Getting ready for the season! Need volunteers for Spring Clean Up and building boardwalk sections. Two Saturdays: May 7 and 14th from 9am to noonish. Bring garden tools and gloves. Check here for any cancellations due to weather. Welcome Scouts, 4-H groups.

02/04/2022

Be careful out there! The trails are not maintained by the Park District. Use at your own risk.

04/20/2021

We are having two work mornings in May to spruce up the Barnes Preserve. May 1st and May 8th 9am to noonish. Please contact me if you or your group may want to help. Rain date is May 15th.
We have lots of little jobs that need done this year and a few bigger jobs as well!

04/20/2021

We seem to have a problem with people using the wetland pond other than observing the delicate pond for our amphibians.
Yesterday some father and son were magnet dragging the pond for metal. ???? Thank goodness a smart Friend of the Park visitor explained to them that it was not permitted and they left. Other uneducated people are throwing sticks in the pond for their dogs to fetch while others have tried fishing AND I have seen kids throw rocks and branches in the pond, too ! There are NO fish in that shallow pond!! It is hard to understand with all the signs up that they still feel that it is ok. Please be safe and remind people that the wetland pond and observation deck is for learning about nature, not trying to destroy it! Thanks.

02/04/2021

The website: waynecountyparkdistrict.org has been updated!

02/04/2021

The Barnes Preserve trails and parking lot is NOT maintained during the winter months. Please use caution when using the park.

Thank you to Bill for plowing the snow for our winter visitors!

01/25/2021

The Park District is taking the first step in planning for the future--An ad hoc committee for Strategic Planning has been formed! First meeting is Feb. 16th at 6:30pm via ZOOM. Meetings will be open to the public . If you are interested in listening and/or commenting you must register by emailing: [email protected] at least one day before each meeting.

01/25/2021

Looking for some beautiful pictures of Barnes Preserve?? GO to "A Walk at Barnes Preserve" page. Join the group and enjoy!!

02/13/2020

The Hikers Parking Lot is closed until Spring. Use main entrance by Pavilion.

02/13/2020

Hello folks! Please check out the "Walk at the Barnes Preserve" page for all that is happening ! Also our web site: waynecountyparkdistrict.com .

Address

3396 Sylvan Road
Wooster, OH
44691

Telephone

+13304657882

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