Once part of a small Mennonite muck farm in Hartville, the 13-acre David Fichtner Center honors the memory of David Fichtner. A chemical engineer at Goodyear, Fichtner loved nature and actively engaged children in the outdoors through the Boy Scouts of America. Stark Parks continues Fichtner’s mission by providing outdoor education and a natural retreat to connect people with the outdoors.
Butterfly watchers will enjoy a gently rolling trail that is home to 19 species of butterflies including monarchs, viceroys, tiger swallowtails, and red admirals. Songbirds, waterfowl, rabbits, fox, and white-tailed deer can be seen near the wetlands and adjoining woodlands.
The Stark County Park District prohibits the use of motorized vehicles in this park and on its trails. Sections of trail may not be suitable for wheelchair access. Weather may impact the accessibility of trails, always use caution.
Find all the caches on the Strolling Stark GeoTour. Record the bold code word on your passport.
SSG1-Eagle Point-GC65VRV
SSG2-Trolling Stark-GC66003
SSG4-Flour Power GC65XJF
SSG5-Echo Location GC65ZXD
SSG6-Kracker Cache GC65ZXH
SSG7-Canawler’s Paradise GC65XJZ
SSG8-Clean Sweep GC65ZXN
SSG9-Ladies First GC65X10
SSG10-Monumental Find GC65XAC
SSG11-A-Maize-ing GC65WTM