EXPERIENCE OUR 76 ACRES

BARNES PRESERVE

Enjoy this nature park with nearly a mile of non-challenging ADA paved trails that meander through the woods and into a meadow. Utilize the Romich Pavilion that houses 10 picnic tables and a stationary grill.

RESERVE PAVILION

EVENTS

SPRING CLEAN UP

If good weather happens on May 6th, volunteers...

MEETINGS

When: Wednesday, April, 12th 6:30pm Where:...

WHAT’S NEW

Education

FANTASTIC NEWS!

The Park District has been awarded TWO grants to develop the lower ponds and area! The two grants come from Ohio Public Works / NRAC program and Ohio Capital Improvements grant totaling over $500,000. The general concept includes a fishing pond and pier and the land...

Boardwalk is done!

Twenty six volunteers built 30 sections of boardwalk for hikers going off the paved trails into the woods. The boardwalks covered various wet places throughout the rugged terrain. Volunteers from Wooster Kiwanis led by Craig Sanders, Mayor Mackey and the Apple...

CONTRIBUTE

The Park District maintains the Barnes Preserve on donations. Our work is made possible through generous donations from organizations, businesses, and individuals. We do NOT receive funding from the county to operate the current park (Barnes Preserve) or future parks as grants do not normally include monies for operational use.

Interested in helping Wayne County Park District reach its goals? Consider making a donation today!