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Named for the end moraine that was left behind when the Wisconsin Glacier retreated some 12,000 to 17,000 years ago, much of this Metro Park was once covered with farm lands.
In late summer and early fall, fields of beautiful aster, goldenrod and purple coneflower can be enjoyed in the south end of the park.
With help from Honda of America, Metro Parks has restored a 250-acre wetland area. Visitors can traverse a boardwalk through the wetlands or climb a 25-foot observation tower to see waterfowl and other animals. Teachers will want to bring their students to the outdoor classroom to explore the valuable role wetlands play in our lives.
Eleven miles of trails wind through the park.
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Nature programs
Picnicking
Pet trail
Hiking/biking trail
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Bridle trail
Playground equipment
Disc golf course
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GLACIER RIDGE
9801 Hyland Croy Road
Plain City, OH 43064
(Union County)
ALTERNATIVE DIRECTIONS: Hyland Croy Road is closed between Brand Road and McKitrick Road from June 7 through August 31. Please follow these alternative directions: From SR 33 westbound (toward Marysville), exit at 161 / Post Road / Plain City. From ramp, turn left onto 161 toward Plain City. Follow the detour signs for Hyland Croy Road. You will reach a roundabout after going about 0.4 miles. Stay to the right and go 2.8 miles on Industrial Parkway. Turn right on Mitchell Dewitt Road. Go 0.7 miles and turn left on McKitrick Road. Go 1.3 miles and turn left on Hyland Croy Road. Entrance on right.
Northbound from Honda Wetland Education Area: To get to the main park entrance from the wetland area, go 0.7 miles on Tullymore Drive and turn left on Wareham Drive. Go 0.2 miles and turn right on Westbury Drive. After 0.2 miles turn right on Brand Road. Go 0.4 miles and turn left on Avery Road. Avery Road becomes Manley Road and then Jerome Road, north of the Glick Road roundabout. After 1.8 miles, turn left on McKitrick Road. Go 0.5 miles and turn right (north) on Hyland Croy Road. Main park entrance on left.
REGULAR DIRECTIONS: Take I-270 toward Dublin. Take 33/161 west (exit 17B) toward Marysville.
Follow 33/161 west to the 161/Plain City/Post Road exit. Turn right at the light and then immediately left on Hyland Croy Road. The Honda Wetland Education Area is 1 mile north on the left (7825 Hyland Croy Road). The park’s main entrance is 2 miles further north, at the roundabout, opposite Glacier Ridge Elementary School.
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