DAVID FICHTNER OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER

12833 MARKET AVE N, HARTVILLE 44632

The David Fichtner Outdoor Education Center was acquired by the Stark County Park District in 2000. The 13-acre education facility honors the memory of the late David Fichtner, a Goodyear chemical engineer. The Center includes wooded hiking trails, a fishing pond, and a wetland.

Butterfly watchers will enjoy a gently rolling trail that is home to 19 species of butterflies including monarchs, viceroys, tiger swallowtails, and red admirals. Song birds, waterfowl, rabbits, fox, and white-tailed deer can be seen near the wetlands and adjoining woodlands.

 

ACTIVITIES

  • Bird Watching
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnicking

FEATURES

  • Special Use Archery/Sling-Shot Range
  • Pond
  • Trails
  • Waterfowl viewing blind
  • Wetland Boardwalk

DIRECTIONS

From I-77, take Rt.241/Rt. 619 (exit 118) and turn northeast onto Rt. 241 and east on Rt. 619 to Hartville. Turn north onto Market Avenue.

From Canton, take Rt. 43 North and turn left at the Y onto Market Ave. The park will be on the left after you cross Edison Street/Rt. 619.

From Alliance, take Rt. 619 west into Hartville. Turn right on Market Avenue and the park will be on the left.