(Future Park) along U.s. Route 23
Schedule: Ongoing restoration
Location: Situated along U.S. Route 23 between Winter Road and Chapman Road
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Project description: This new park is located along US Rt 23 between Winter Rd and Chapman Road. The park will showcase a variety of landscapes including mature forests, wetlands, ravines, and prairies—providing opportunities for nature exploration and recreation. Its trail system will connect 186 acres of Preservation Parks land to ODNR’s 104-acre Seymour Woods Nature Preserve. The system also includes a trail easement through Camp Lazarus and privately owned land. Together, these partnerships will enable the development of an interconnected trail network—linking 6.4 miles of continuous trails and a total of 290 acres of greenspace.
Planned amenities include picnic area, restroom, shelter, parking lot(s), as well as future amenities including a tree house, hammock area, public art installation, outdoor classroom, wildlife viewing areas, suspension bridge over Lazarus Run and disc golf.
Public comments will be accepted for 30 days (December 6, 2025). After reviewing and considering all feedback, the master plan may be revised as appropriate. A final version of the plan will then be presented to the Board of Park Commissioners. Click here to leave your comments on our Survey Monkey link.
If you are unable to access the link, comments may be emailed to contactparks@preservationparks.com. Please do not comment in both places.
This park is made possible through your tax support and community partnership. Thank you for helping to advance Preservation Parks’ mission—to protect and conserve the natural and historical features of Delaware County and to inspire outdoor exploration and learning.
McCAMMON CREEK PARK - BiCENTENNIAL BARN
Schedule: Completion in 2026
Location: McCammon Creek Park
Project description: The Delaware County Bicentennial Barn in honor of Jim and Gay McCammon construction project is underway. The original barn’s historical character will be preserved and serve as an event hall, while an attached annex will include modern amenities including accessible restrooms with an adult changing station, a warming kitchen, small office, storage, and exhibits. The renovated Bicentennial Barn will be climate controlled and include Wi-Fi and audio visual. A lower level will offer space for future classrooms. Other future amenities will include an outdoor patio and small stage. Visit the McCammon Creek Park page under the Parks & Trails tab for more information.
- May-June 2025: Dismantle barn
- June-July 2025: Earthwork
- August- September 2025: Site Utilities
- July-August 2025: Foundation
- October 2025 – March 2026: Barn framing, finishes, etc.
Perfect Creek Park Development (Future Park)
Schedule: Ongoing restoration
Location: Perfect Creek Park, Trenton Township (this property is not yet open as a public park)
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Project description: This 478 acre property consists of gently rolling topography, mature woods, two miles of streams, high-quality wetlands, and open grasslands. Major park elements will include the Perfect-Sandel Farmhouse, the Perfect School, observation areas, an extensive trail system, operations/maintenance facility, restored forests, shelters, and restrooms.
Preservation Parks is partnering with The Stream and Wetlands Foundation (S+W) to restore approximately 80 acres of diverse wetlands as part of a mitigation bank agreement. The project will reestablish high-quality forested and non-forested wetlands throughout the southern portion of the park.
Restoration efforts include creating many wetland pools and planting of thousands of native trees, shrubs, and seed mixes to create a healthy, self-sustaining ecosystem. Once complete, the project will significantly enhance water quality, stormwater retention, and wildlife habitat.
As part of the work, S+W has also constructed maintenance lanes that will later serve as future park trails, providing added long-term benefit to the site. Construction began in August 2025 and is expected to take 4–6 months. After completion, S+W will continue to manage the wetlands and control invasive species for several years.
Sycamore Run Park – Grass Trail
Schedule: Completion in 2025
Location: Sycamore Run Park
Project description: Sycamore Run Park has been dedicated to providing kayakers and canoers access to the Olentangy River, as a put in or take out. In addition to river access, this park is popular with visitors looking for a scenic stop for a quiet lunch. These visitors frequently asked Park Staff to provide a walking trail along the river with its long, beautiful views and abundant wildlife – evident by the deer trails running north and south along the river. To accommodate the requests, a 1/3-mile walkable loop trail was built that allows users to engage with the Olentangy River and experience the park’s picturesque meadows and mature trees.
Hogback Ridge Park – Restroom, Braille Trail
Schedule: Complete 2025
Location: Hogback Ridge Park
Project description: Through a $120,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Preservation Parks was afforded the opportunity to construct a family style restroom at Hogback Ridge Park. The new facility complements the existing architecture of the District office and will provide an accessible restroom with an adult changing table.
In addition to the restroom upgrades, the grant funded the construction of a “braille trail” with four interpretive signs and a bronze casting map of the park, all of which integrate braille. The braille trail will allow park visitors with visual disabilities to engage with the woodland ridge trail in a way that makes it safely accessible. Through a white cotton rope along the edge of the trail, visually limited users will be capable of navigating the trail and explore the natural features of Delaware County.