Hours and Info
April 1-September 30: 6:30am-10pm
October 1-March 31: 6:30am-8pm
Phone: 614-315-5520
Reservations:reservations@metroparks.net
Photo: Alli Shaw
Trails
Edward S Thomas
1.1 miles
Easy – ADA – Hike – Gravel
Winds through a state nature preserve and past large burr oaks and an observation deck.
Interactive Map: Edward S Thomas
Spring Creek
1.8 miles
Easy to Moderate – Hike – Pets – Gravel
Crosses two steep hills, runs alongside Spring Creek and goes through a forest.
Interactive Map: Spring Creek
Multipurpose
3.8 miles
Moderate – ADA – Hike – Bike – Paved
Loops around the park and passes through woods and fields.
Interactive Map: Multipurpose
Lake
0.4 miles
Easy – Hike – Pets – Paved
Runs around the southern half of Schrock Lake. Connects Spring Creek and Edward S Thomas trails.
Interactive Map: Lake
Oak Openings
0.2 miles
Easy – ADA – Hike – Gravel
Goes through a forest and fields and connects with the Edward S Thomas Trail.
Interactive Map: Oak Openings
Connector
0.3 miles
Moderate – Hike – Grass
Connects the Spring Creek and Edward S Thomas trails.
Interactive Maps: Connector
![Wheelchair visitor at Sharon Woods Metro Park Wheelchair visitor at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_wheelchair-visitor_July_Kim-Strosnider.jpg)
![Couple on prairie connector trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park Couple on prairie connector trail at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_couple-on-prairie-connector-trail_VG.jpg)
Shelters
Reservable Shelters
Spring Hollow Lodge
Lodge holds 64 people. It has a lounge with a gas log fireplace, coffee table, sofa, chairs and wildlife observation windows, a kitchenette with a full-size refrigerator, sink, microwave, counter space, drop-off window and 50 cup auto-cup auto-drip coffee urn. An accordion wall can close off the kitchen area. The lodge also offers a large meeting room/banquet room with WiFi, tables and chairs, a pull-down movie screen, dry erase board, dimmer lighting and sliding doors to the deck. Available All Day only.
Non-Reservable Shelters
![Maple tree Schrock Lake picnic shelter at Sharon Woods Metro Park Maple tree Schrock Lake picnic shelter at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_maple-tree-Schrock-Lake-picnic-shelter_Oct_C-Blair.jpg)
Schrock Lake Picnic Area
Picnic tables, grills, large playfield, playground equipment, horseshoe pit (horseshoes not available), restrooms, drinking fountain.
2 Open Shelters: Seating 64 Each, Grills
1 Shelter: Enclosed on three sides, Seating 16, Grill
![Apple Ridge Picnic Area at Sharon Woods Metro Park Apple Ridge Picnic Area at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_Apple-Ridge-Picnic-Area-2_B-Knowles.jpg)
Apple Ridge Picnic Area
Picnic tables, grills, playfields, playground equipment, horseshoe pit (horseshoes not available), drinking fountain, restrooms.
1 Open Shelter: Seating 64, Grills
![Maple Grove Picnic Area at Sharon Woods Metro Park Maple Grove Picnic Area at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_Maple-Grove-Picnic-Area_fall_A-Shaw.jpg)
Maple Grove Picnic Area
Picnic tables, grills, playfields, playground equipment, horseshoe pit (no horseshoes available), restrooms, drinking fountain.
1 Open Shelter: Seating 64, Grills
Activities
![Visitor and dog on picnic area path at Sharon Woods Metro Park Visitor and dog on picnic area path at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_visitor-and-dog-on-picnic-area-path_July_Kim-STrosnider.jpg)
![A child plays in the natural play area at Sharon Woods Metro Park A child plays in the natural play area at Sharon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHN_A-child-plays-in-the-natural-play-area_March_Brooke-Flesner.jpg)
![Kids on bikes at Sharon Woods Metro Park](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_kids-on-bikes2_CB.jpg)
Multipurpose Trail: 3.8 miles
![Fishing at Schrock Lake at Sharon Woods Metro Park](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_fishing-at-Schrock-Lake_A-Shaw.jpg)
On Schrock Lake, stocked with blue gill, bass and catfish.
![A man uses the pull-up bars at Sharon Woods' fitness station.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/web_SHW_pull-ups-on-fitness-equipment_Aug_v-gordon.jpg)
Fitness station is just off the Multipurpose Trail in the Maple Grove Picnic Area.
![Girl climbs vine in natural play area at Sharon Woods](/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Camp-2017_girl-climbs-vine-in-natural-play-area-SHW_v-gordon.jpg)
A 7.5-acre area with wooded hillside and creek. Kids and their caregivers can wander off-trail, climb trees, dig in the mud and experience unstructured play in nature. Enter from the last parking lot at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area. Entry sign on right side of the lot.
![Geese and sunset at Sharon Woods](/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1080p_Blair-Cheryl_SHW_Autumn-Sunset_50.jpg)
The 320-acre Edward S Thomas state nature preserve features eight species of oaks, some more than 250 years old, plus large hickory, maple and beech trees. A chinquapin oak, more than 100-feet-high, can be seen along the northern loop of the Edward S Thomas trail.
![Walking dogs on connector trail prairie at Sharon Woods Metro Park](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SHW_walking-dogs-on-connector-trail-prairie_VG.jpg)
PET TRAILS
Spring Creek Trail: 1.8 miles
Crosses two steep hills, runs alongside Spring Creek and goes through a forest.
![Grilling at Sharon Woods.](/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/SHW_grilling-franks-and-chicken_Aug-2012_K-Strosnider.jpg)
There are six picnic shelters with tables and grills, restrooms and play equipment. These are free and available for all to use on a first come-first served basis.
![Sledder on hill at Sharon Woods](/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1080p_SHW_sledding_RB_193.png)
Features two sledding hills, one of them a bunny hill for small children. Entrance is a short distance north of the main park entrance.