Fry Family Park

<p>This 360-acre property has beautiful rolling topography with a mixture of grasslands, hardwood forests, a pond, wetlands, and significant stream and wooded riparian corridor.&nbsp; It provides habitat for an array of songbirds, game birds, raptors, and small mammals.&nbsp; A catch and release fishing pond is a .30 mile walk from the parking area next to the barn.&nbsp; Use the access drive on the left traveling up the main driveway.<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"></span></strong></p><p><strong></strong>The visitor center includes a science lab, library, classroom and multi-purpose room, and outdoor gathering spaces available for rent.&nbsp; The building&nbsp;is a hub to begin your adventures and a place to meet for scheduled public and requested programs.&nbsp; Exploration Backpacks include plant and animal guides and bug and specimen collectors can be checked out during seasonal open hours for free.&nbsp; Driver&rsquo;s License or ID will be held during borrowing period.&nbsp; Park maps and pollinator scavenger hunts are also available to use and keep at no charge.</p><p>The Visitor Center was originally the home of the Fry Family.&nbsp; The home is in its original location and underwent renovation in 2019 to its present state.&nbsp; Harold worked with Stark Parks to transfer the property with the vision of creating a park everyone could enjoy.&nbsp; He loved the idea that the family home could be used as a community gathering place where others could learn to appreciate nature.</p><p><strong>Other Stark Parks Locations:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.visitcanton.com/directory/walborn-reservoir/">Walborn Reservoir</a><br /><a href="https://www.visitcanton.com/directory/quail-hollow-park/">Quail Hollow Park</a><br /><a href="https://www.visitcanton.com/directory/mindfulness-walk-at-petros-lake-park/">Mindfulness Walk at Petros Lake Park</a><br /><a href="https://www.visitcanton.com/directory/sippo-lake-park-parks-outdoor-adventures/">Sippo Lake&nbsp;Park</a></p><p><strong>Related Locations:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.visitcanton.com/directory/ohio-erie-canal-towpath-trail/">Ohio &amp; Erie Canal Towpath Trail</a></p>