The 14-acre Schrock Lake serves as a focal point of this 761-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.

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 320-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.

Natural Play Area: Kids and adults can go off-trail and interact with nature in a more direct way than usual, by climbing trees and rocks, digging in the dirt, playing in streams and generally having fun.