Spangler Nature Preserve

Park Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. to dusk

Spangler Nature Preserve is one of the newest parks for the Clark County Park District. Thanks to the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grants program managed by the Ohio Public Works Commission, the Clark County Park District was able to purchase the Leadingham farm south of the Estel Wenrick Wetlands, expanding the nature preserve to over 300 acres. The newly planted Preserve opened in 2014 with nearly two miles of walking trails through the prairie. It is flourishing with over 200 identified plant species, including the endangered Eastern Prairie Fringe Orchid, which blooms proudly among the vibrant flora.

Long range plans for the farmstead buildings include a Nature Center to offer fun and creative hands-on educational opportunities to the entire region.

The Spangler Nature Preserve also encompasses property acquired on both sides of Spangler Road by the B-W Greenway through Clean Ohio Conservation Fund grants that was then turned over to the Park District. A new parking lot was recently installed on the southwest side of Spangler Road and future hiking trails will provide public access to these new areas.

Download Spangler Preserve Trail Map PDF

Features

National Trail offers seven nature preserves that provide rich and diverse habitats for resident wildlife as well as appealing rest stops for migratory birds.
National Trail offers seven nature preserves that provide rich and diverse habitats for resident wildlife as well as appealing rest stops for migratory birds.
National Trail offers seven nature preserves that provide rich and diverse habitats for resident wildlife as well as appealing rest stops for migratory birds.
National Trail offers seven nature preserves that provide rich and diverse habitats for resident wildlife as well as appealing rest stops for migratory birds.
National Trail offers residents and guests a variety of opportunities to discover and appreciate the richness and beauty of nature in its many forms.
Prairies are unique and complex ecosystems. Many species of animals depend on these ecosystems for their survival.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache container hidden at that location.
Discover the natural beauty, wildlife and history of our parkland by taking a hike through one of our nature parks. Hiking is a great way to get active and reduce stress while exploring our parks.
We all have a responsibility to care for Clark County’s waterways. National Trail maintains 12 miles of waterways throughout Clark County which includes all of Buck Creek, portions of the Mad River and other smaller waterways.
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