Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding can be hard on trails. Visitors are encouraged to check for updates before their visit and to follow all posted trail and parking area closing signs. For safety reasons, trails are closed to all users while trail crews are using equipment to complete repairs and maintenance. The following list reflects the most up to date trail closings and construction projects as of
Dec. 18, 2025. Expect rough conditions after any flooding or storms.
Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail
Mowing by a utility contractor will take place in December near Riverland Ave. Equipment may be close to the trail. Please be aware that hunting may be permitted on property close to the trail. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking, biking, or horseback riding.
Gun Season: December 20–21, 2025
Muzzleloader Season: January 3–6, 2026
Deer Creek Reservoir
Several hunting seasons are now underway. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking and biking the Mahoning Valley Trail. Stark Parks issues permits to allow waterfowl hunting at designated areas around Deer Creek and Walborn Reservoirs during the fall and winter.
Hoover Trail
A school construction project has closed several sections of the Hoover Trail near Hoover High School until further notice. These include between 10th and 7th St., a second closure south of 7th St. will also close the trail between 7th and Taft Ave.
Mahoning Valley Trail
Please be aware that hunting may be permitted on property close to the trail. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking or horseback riding.
Youth Gun Season: November 22–23, 2025
Gun Season: December 1–7, 2025, and December 20–21, 2025
Muzzleloader Season: January 3–6, 2026
Olde Muskingum Trail
Please be aware that hunting may be permitted on property close to the trail. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking or horseback riding.
Youth Gun Season: November 22–23, 2025
Gun Season: December 1–7, 2025, and December 20–21, 2025
Muzzleloader Season: January 3–6, 2026
Petros Lake Park
Oct. 15: A new restroom is now under construction near the north entrance. During construction, sections of the Loop Trail in this area may be closed at times. The parking lot (at north/main entrance) will be closed the remainder of 2025. Please follow all posted signs and barricades for your safety
Quail Hollow Park
Fall and Winter 2025-26: Deer Archery Season will allow bow hunters areas of the park through a qualified lottery system. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding in the park.
Find out more about the 100 Years at the Hollow campaign to update and invest in the facilities at Quail Hollow Park.
100 Years at the Hollow
Sandy Valley Trail
Nov. 24: The Sandy Valley Trail will be closed east of Greer Ave. for at least 30 days as part of a project being completed by the landowner.
Tam O'Shanter Park
Updated trail routes and surface types have been installed. The current map does not match the actual trail routes and loops exactly.
Walborn Reservoir
Several hunting seasons are now underway. Trails remain open during hunting. Please wear bright clothing while hiking or horseback riding. Stark Parks issues permits to allow waterfowl hunting at designated areas around Deer Creek and Walborn Reservoirs during the fall and winter. Please note that the Bingham Property located west of Marlboro Ave. and north of Allen Dr. that has previously allowed hunting will not be an open hunting area in 2025-26 as construction and restoration are still in progress.
West Branch Trail
Utility work near the trail between 12th St. and 7th St. in Waterworks Park will be happening during the winter. Please follow any instructions or detours marked with signage.
Wildlife Conservation Center
Dec. 11, 2025: The Wildlife Conservation Center is at capacity and cannot accept new wildlife intakes until further notice.
