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Bikers on the Blacklick Woods Greenway Trail in Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
Bikers on the Blacklick Woods Greenway Trail in Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. (Scott Felker)
Birders at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
Birders at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. (Scott Felker)
Moon over Arrowhead Marsh at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
Moon over Arrowhead Marsh at Pickerington Ponds Metro Park. (Douglas Crawford)

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Hours and Info

6:30am to 6pm
Phone: 614.208.4329

Location

7680 Wright Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110

Biking

Roller-bladers and a cyclist about to pass each other on the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail in the north west part of Pickerington Ponds.
Photo: Don Danielson
Pickerington Ponds Park Map
Blacklick Greenway Trail: 16 miles
Connects three Metro Parks and several small parks from Reynoldsburg to Groveport.
Pickerington Ponds Map More About Biking

Nature Preserves

Great blue heron at Pickerington Ponds. Photo by Dan Ferrin.
Photo: Dan Ferrin

A 418-acre state nature preserve includes a buttonbush swamp, marshes and ponds. Marsh plants, grasses and sedges provide ideal habitat for many species of birds. Features four observation decks overlooking ponds and marshes. A fifth observation deck overlooks Arrowhead Marsh.

Pets

Walkers with their dogs on the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail at Pickerington Ponds.
Photo: Don Danielson
Pickerington Ponds Park Map

PET TRAILS

Blacklick Greenway Trail: 16 miles
Connects three Metro Parks and several small parks from Reynoldsburg to Groveport.

Pickerington Ponds Map More for Pets
Domesticated dogs and cats are also permitted in picnic areas, parking lots and on roadways. Pets shall be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Picnicking

Two picnic areas are available on a first-come first-served basis. They feature tables and grills.

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