Recreation

Beginning January 2026, all program registration will be online. Registration will now open at 8:30 a.m. on the first day of the month prior to the program. If you have questions regarding this new process, please call Nature Realm Visitors Center at 330-865-8065 (Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.).

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Recreation Open House

Have you ever wanted to try archery, kayaking or fishing? Now’s your chance! Join us for a morning of hands-on recreational opportunities….

MF/Lake Area
Several logs are piled onto a campfire.

S’mores and More Bonfire

Drop by to celebrate the end of summer around the campfire! We will play nature-themed games, tell family-friendly stories and eat plenty…

FASN/Campfire Area
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Rock ‘N’ Roll: An Overview of Local Geology

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries as we examine the rock formations, soil layers and mineral deposits along the Bike &…

BHT/SR 303 Lot
Two cyclists riding down a paved trail with Summit Lake to their left.

Senior Cycling: Hand-Off Ride

Join us in collaboration with South Street Ministries to participate in the 13th annual Trails ‘N’ Rails event! This event consists of…

TT/Mustill Store Trailhead
A camping tent with rolled-up sleeping pads, a lantern and pie iron in front of it.

Tent Camping for Adults

Join naturalists for an active overnight tent camping experience. We’ll be hiking, cooking and adventuring as a group. Recreational activities…

FR/Brushwood Area
A winding dirt trail cuts through a sunlit forest in early autumn, with tall trees and yellowing leaves creating a canopy of warm, dappled light

Fall Spree Hike

Join a naturalist to hike the lush and hilly 1.9-mile Dogwood Trail! Learn about the natural history of the park as well as updates and improvements…

SR/Wadsworth Area
Several people sitting in kayaks on land with paddles in hand.

Ohio & Erie Canal Kayak Paddle

Join a certified instructor on the Ohio & Erie Canal for a guided, round-trip kayak paddle from Summit Lake to Manchester Road. Learn…

SLNC
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Intro to Archery

Participants will learn international-style target archery and test their marksmanship at an outdoor range. All equipment and hands-on instruction…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
An indoor archery target with several arrows sticking out.

Archery Games

Practiced participants will review international-style target archery principles and test their marksmanship through a variety of fun and…

F/Coventry Oaks Lodge
Several logs are piled onto a campfire.

Campfire Cooking: Dessert

Dessert over a campfire, yum! We’ll demonstrate techniques and share recipes to create delicious and easy desserts. Help us cook, then taste…

LP/Nature Center
A man uses a chainsaw to cut a log while a large crowd watches.

Fall Family Outing

Fall into autumn fun at this FREE event featuring lumberjack shows, hayrides, bonfires, naturalist activities, music, refreshments and more….

MF/Lake Area
Liberty Park Nature Center and an outdoor shelter.

Self-Guided Story Trail: The Earth & I

Enjoy a walk along the 0.6-mile Bluebird Trail while following a self-guided story trail based on the book The Earth & I. This experience…

LP/Nature Center