FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
What are the park hours?
Dawn to Dusk. The automated gate will shut accordingly.
Can I harvest fruit or mushrooms from the park?
No person shall collect, remove, or otherwise disturb any part of the Park, including but not limited to any tree, flower, shrub, rock, soil, sand, gravel, mineral, or fossil. Persons seeking to collect materials, other than fallen leaves, for educational or research purposes must obtain a written permit from the RJRD.
Is rappelling or rock climbing permitted
No person shall engage in rappelling or any type of rock climbing activity within the confines of the Park, other than in designated areas.
Is hunting permitted?
No person within the confines of the Park shall pursue on foot or with dogs, or by the use of walkie-talkies, radios, planes, or any vehicle, or in any way intentionally bother or molest any wild animal or bird, or rob nests or dens of eggs or young of any animal or bird.
Are firearms or weapons permitted?
No person shall discharge firearms within the Park property. No person shall carry or discharge slings, bows, rockets, missiles, projectiles, explosives, volatile liquids, or other devices by which persons, animals, or birds may be injured or frightened, and no one shall throw stones or other dangerous missiles, devices and objects on Park property.
Is fishing permitted?
Note: There are no designated areas for Ice Fishing at this time and is thus prohibited. All fishing is catch and release and permitted in Park waters only in designated areas and at designated times, or under the authority of a written permit granted by the RJRD. A fishing license shall be required in accordance with Ohio law. The use of traps, spears, gigs, bows, arrows, or unattended hooks for fishing is prohibited.
Is feeding wildlife permitted?
Feeding of wildlife is strictly prohibited.
Are open fires permitted?
No person shall start a fire in the Park, except small charcoal fires for cooking in grills provided by the Park or in fire rings or other places designated by the Park for that purpose, without written permit issued by RJRD. All fires must be continuously attended and/or under the care and supervision of a competent person. All fires must be extinguished prior to leaving the vicinity.
Is bringing in firewood permitted?
Bringing firewood into the Park is prohibited unless approved by a written permit from the RJRD.
Is camping permitted?
At this time, we are only allowing camping as part of Boy Scout/Girl Scout, Indian Guide/Princess Programs, Education Camping and Buckeye Trail hikers. Camping is permitted by written permit only issued by the RJRD. Visit our camping page to learn more.
Is alcohol permitted in the park?
No person shall possess, use or offer for sale beer or any other alcoholic beverage within the Park. This section does not apply to alcoholic beverages used, consumed, or possessed on designated premises for which a permit has been issued by the RJRD Board, and provided such use, consumption or possession is in accordance with the specifications and restrictions of such permit and of any permit required from the State of Ohio, Department of Commerce-Division of Liquor Control.
Are ATV and APVs permitted on the trails?
No, we do not have any trails for ATVs or APVs.
Are there bike trails within the park?
We do not have any trails designated for bicycles.
Is exploring off-trail permitted?
Please stay on the trails. No person shall walk, run, or hike in areas of the Park that are not designated for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Persons seeking access to off-trail environments for educational, research, or any other purpose must submit a written application for a permit to the RJRD Board Chairperson/Administrator. This Section shall not apply to mowed areas of the Park with grass less than 8 inches in length.
Are there horse trails within the park?
Yes, horseback riding is permitted on bridle trails from June through December. No person shall ride any horse or other animal within the Park, except upon bridle trails established for horseback riders. Nor shall any person ride a horse in such a manner as to endanger the rider, horse, or any other person or property. Horseback riders shall yield right-of-way to pedestrians and motorists in the Park where bridle trails intersect with foot trails, roads, drives, and parkways. Equestrian Trail Rules and Regulations.
Is swimming permitted in the lakes?
At this time, there are no designated areas for swimming. No person shall swim, bathe, wade in any Park waters except in areas and at times designated by RJRD.
Is kayaking permitted in the lakes?
Non-motorized watercraft season is open Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. Watercraft rules.
Is flying drones or other flying toys permitted in the park?
No person shall operate or use any drone, toy or model airplane, rockets, airplanes, gliders, boats, cars or other toy vehicles within the Park that are propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power, without a written permit issued by RJRD.
How can I reserve a meeting space?
A public assembly, parade, picnic, meeting, gathering, exhibition, competition, demonstration, or other organized event of twelve (12) or more person requires the review of the RJRD Special Event/Activity Use Agreement and completion of the RJRD Special Event/Activity Use Application.
Can we have our family photos or senior portraits taken at the park?
Persons may take still photographs or video or audio recordings within the Park without first obtaining a written permit from the RJRD Board Chairperson/Administrator unless any of the following apply:
Is dog walking permitted?
Yes, we welcome dogs on leashes to walk on the trails. Dogs and cats are permitted if they are controlled at all times on a leash held in hand and do not unreasonably disturb the use and enjoyment of the Park by other Park visitors. Leashes shall not be longer than eight feet. Dogs shall be muzzled or short-leashed if required by law. Please do not allow your dog to roam on or off leash into non-designated areas including off-trail or in buildings.
Is it permitted to release animals I catch in my yard into the park?
No person shall bring any domestic or wild animal into the Park for the purpose of releasing or abandoning said animal, nor shall any person release or abandon any animal within the Park.
Dawn to Dusk. The automated gate will shut accordingly.
Can I harvest fruit or mushrooms from the park?
No person shall collect, remove, or otherwise disturb any part of the Park, including but not limited to any tree, flower, shrub, rock, soil, sand, gravel, mineral, or fossil. Persons seeking to collect materials, other than fallen leaves, for educational or research purposes must obtain a written permit from the RJRD.
Is rappelling or rock climbing permitted
No person shall engage in rappelling or any type of rock climbing activity within the confines of the Park, other than in designated areas.
Is hunting permitted?
No person within the confines of the Park shall pursue on foot or with dogs, or by the use of walkie-talkies, radios, planes, or any vehicle, or in any way intentionally bother or molest any wild animal or bird, or rob nests or dens of eggs or young of any animal or bird.
Are firearms or weapons permitted?
No person shall discharge firearms within the Park property. No person shall carry or discharge slings, bows, rockets, missiles, projectiles, explosives, volatile liquids, or other devices by which persons, animals, or birds may be injured or frightened, and no one shall throw stones or other dangerous missiles, devices and objects on Park property.
Is fishing permitted?
Note: There are no designated areas for Ice Fishing at this time and is thus prohibited. All fishing is catch and release and permitted in Park waters only in designated areas and at designated times, or under the authority of a written permit granted by the RJRD. A fishing license shall be required in accordance with Ohio law. The use of traps, spears, gigs, bows, arrows, or unattended hooks for fishing is prohibited.
Is feeding wildlife permitted?
Feeding of wildlife is strictly prohibited.
Are open fires permitted?
No person shall start a fire in the Park, except small charcoal fires for cooking in grills provided by the Park or in fire rings or other places designated by the Park for that purpose, without written permit issued by RJRD. All fires must be continuously attended and/or under the care and supervision of a competent person. All fires must be extinguished prior to leaving the vicinity.
Is bringing in firewood permitted?
Bringing firewood into the Park is prohibited unless approved by a written permit from the RJRD.
Is camping permitted?
At this time, we are only allowing camping as part of Boy Scout/Girl Scout, Indian Guide/Princess Programs, Education Camping and Buckeye Trail hikers. Camping is permitted by written permit only issued by the RJRD. Visit our camping page to learn more.
Is alcohol permitted in the park?
No person shall possess, use or offer for sale beer or any other alcoholic beverage within the Park. This section does not apply to alcoholic beverages used, consumed, or possessed on designated premises for which a permit has been issued by the RJRD Board, and provided such use, consumption or possession is in accordance with the specifications and restrictions of such permit and of any permit required from the State of Ohio, Department of Commerce-Division of Liquor Control.
Are ATV and APVs permitted on the trails?
No, we do not have any trails for ATVs or APVs.
Are there bike trails within the park?
We do not have any trails designated for bicycles.
Is exploring off-trail permitted?
Please stay on the trails. No person shall walk, run, or hike in areas of the Park that are not designated for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Persons seeking access to off-trail environments for educational, research, or any other purpose must submit a written application for a permit to the RJRD Board Chairperson/Administrator. This Section shall not apply to mowed areas of the Park with grass less than 8 inches in length.
Are there horse trails within the park?
Yes, horseback riding is permitted on bridle trails from June through December. No person shall ride any horse or other animal within the Park, except upon bridle trails established for horseback riders. Nor shall any person ride a horse in such a manner as to endanger the rider, horse, or any other person or property. Horseback riders shall yield right-of-way to pedestrians and motorists in the Park where bridle trails intersect with foot trails, roads, drives, and parkways. Equestrian Trail Rules and Regulations.
Is swimming permitted in the lakes?
At this time, there are no designated areas for swimming. No person shall swim, bathe, wade in any Park waters except in areas and at times designated by RJRD.
Is kayaking permitted in the lakes?
Non-motorized watercraft season is open Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. Watercraft rules.
Is flying drones or other flying toys permitted in the park?
No person shall operate or use any drone, toy or model airplane, rockets, airplanes, gliders, boats, cars or other toy vehicles within the Park that are propelled or drawn by power other than muscular power, without a written permit issued by RJRD.
How can I reserve a meeting space?
A public assembly, parade, picnic, meeting, gathering, exhibition, competition, demonstration, or other organized event of twelve (12) or more person requires the review of the RJRD Special Event/Activity Use Agreement and completion of the RJRD Special Event/Activity Use Application.
Can we have our family photos or senior portraits taken at the park?
Persons may take still photographs or video or audio recordings within the Park without first obtaining a written permit from the RJRD Board Chairperson/Administrator unless any of the following apply:
- The photographs or recordings are being taken for the purpose of advertising a product or service;
- The project involves professional casts, props, models, or crews, other than in the case of bona fide news media personnel covering a breaking news event that cannot be covered at any other time or at any other location.
Is dog walking permitted?
Yes, we welcome dogs on leashes to walk on the trails. Dogs and cats are permitted if they are controlled at all times on a leash held in hand and do not unreasonably disturb the use and enjoyment of the Park by other Park visitors. Leashes shall not be longer than eight feet. Dogs shall be muzzled or short-leashed if required by law. Please do not allow your dog to roam on or off leash into non-designated areas including off-trail or in buildings.
Is it permitted to release animals I catch in my yard into the park?
No person shall bring any domestic or wild animal into the Park for the purpose of releasing or abandoning said animal, nor shall any person release or abandon any animal within the Park.