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McCammon Creek Park – North Area

3675 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035

McCammon Creek Park – North Area

Amenities

Park Size

North Area is 54 acres. Total park acres will be approximately 232 acres.

Hours of Operation

Discover Your Park

The Red Fox Trail, north of Orange Road, is now open* (North Area on the display map below). Walk into this park from the multi-use trail along Orange Road between Orange Friends Church and Bale Kenyon Road. Parking is available off of Orange Road. We look forward to developing this 54 acre site more in the future.

McCammon Creek Park
Overall Plan

McCammon Creek Park – Barn Area and Alum Creek Area, east and west of Bale Kenyon Road, are still in development as restoration takes place. We look forward to adding trails and shelters, renovating the Bicentennial Barn, and building additional amenities to welcome visitors to the park. 

Projected Construction Timeline

2023-2024

  • North Area Red Fox Trail Opens
  • Barn Area Entrance Drive and Parking Lot Construction
  • North Area Driveway and Parking Lot Construction

2025

  • Barn Construction (Year 1 of 2)
  • East Area Drive, Parking, Pedestrian Bridge, Trails
  • Barn Area Trail Construction

2026

  • Barn Area and Associated Parking (Year 2 of 2)

2027

  • Barn Area Restroom Construction

2028

  • Barn Area Shelter and Farm Themed Playground
  • North Area Restroom Construction
  • Barn State and Barn Patio

TBD

  • Barn Area Canopy Walkway
  • North Area Adventure Zone

 

Trail Information

Red Fox Trail (Gravel Trail) 

Approximate walking time: 30 minutes; moderate elevation changes
Leashed dogs are permitted on this trail. 

Upon entering the park from the multi-purpose trail on E. Orange Road or from the Orange Friends Church parking lot, visitors will enjoy this 1.5 mile trail through meadow and woodland habitats where they are likely to see wild turkeys, butterflies, red tailed hawks, cottontails, red fox, and white-tailed deer. Visitors may enjoy reminiscing and stopping for a photo while traversing the pine grove.

 

Park Location

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