ABOUT

Hatches Corners Metropark is a 202-acre preserve featuring a diverse mix of habitats, including 7,274 feet of frontage along Bear Creek, a tributary of Conneaut Creek. The property includes 34 acres of riparian wetlands, 78 acres of upland woodland, and a cultivated area transitioning into a 90-acre meadow that supports many Ohio-listed plant species.

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The park has two parking areas—one on Route 7 (Center Road) for trailer access and another at 5558 Hatches Corners Road. Improvements funded by a 2015 Placemaking Grant added a wood-chip trail, kiosk, and boardwalk crossings, while volunteers from the Ohio Horsemen’s Council helped establish bridle routes.

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A culvert replacement project is scheduled to begin on August 11, 2025, closing a section of Hatches Corners Road one mile east of State Route 7, which may affect access depending on visitor routes.

Amenities

• Status & Access: Open — two parking areas (trailers must use Route 7 lot); temporary access changes possible due to road construction beginning August 11, 2025

• Trails & Access: Primitive trails, wood-chip trail, kiosk, and boardwalk crossings

• Nature Highlights: Bear Creek frontage, riparian wetlands, upland woodlands, and meadows with diverse flora, including Ohio-listed species

• Recreation: Hiking, birding, photography, horseback riding (bridle trail), leaf-peeping, picnicking, educational activities; hunting permitted for deer population management

• Facilities: Portable restroom, parking areas, kiosk, horse mounting platform & hitching post.

• Utilities: No water or electricity

• Future Plans: Development of approximately 20,000 feet of additional trails for birding, bridle riding, hiking, and educational use