The 14-acre Schrock Lake serves as a focal point of this 762-acre Metro Park. The lake provides the setting for kids' and seniors' fishing, bird watching and picnicking.
The park is a mixture of forests and open fields. You'll see numerous towering oak, hickory and beech trees. Many seasonal pools associated with the swamp forest communities are present and provide critical spring breeding habitat for amphibians and other wildlife.
Bicyclists and joggers will enjoy the park's four miles of paved trails. Those seeking a quieter walk will enjoy nearly three miles of nature trails that wind along streambeds and wetland.
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Playground equipment
Trails
Nature programs
Kids' fishing
(age 15 and younger)
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Seniors' fishing
(age 60 and older
RollerbladingBicycling
Picnicking
Sledding | 
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SHARON WOODS
6911 Cleveland Avenue
Westerville, OH 43081
(northern Franklin County)
From I-270, take the Cleveland Avenue North exit. Entrance is about 1/2 mile on the left. |
Spring Hollow Lodge: 1069 W. Main St., Westerville, OH 43081 (cannot be accessed from Sharon Woods entrance). Continue north on Cleveland Avenue, past the main park entrance to Main Street and turn left. Go about 1.5 miles and turn left into the park. Follow the park signs. |
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Spring Hollow Lodge: This rustic lodge surrounded by trees is the perfect place to schedule meetings or family events.
Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve: Several oaks that represent old growth and possibly the original trees can be found in this 319-acre preserve.
Schrock Lake: Children 15 and younger and adults 60 and older can fish for blue gill, bass and catfish in the 14-acre lake.
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