Forest, forest edge, pond, meadow, and wetland habitats make up this park in Liberty Township, Preservation Parks primary hub for nature programs and camps. Trails skirt the meadows and wind through mature woods, offering a variety of vistas to visitors.
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๐Amy Clark-Bader Bird Sanctuary- The trails, bird feeders and nesting boxes attract many resident and migrating birds.
๐ In partnership with Ohio Nature Education of Johnstown, Ohio, the Deer Haven Park Aviary brings the experience of seeing and learning more about these non-releasable wild birds to park visitors. You will be able to view different birds throughout the year during park hours.
๐Pollinator garden
๐Bathrooms are OPEN
๐Natural play area located near the Visitor Center
๐3 different trails with easy hikes (10-30 minutes each)
๐Wetland and Prairie
๐Summer Letterbox Adventure – Visit their website for more information on that
๐Visitor center with books, frogs, turtles and more
A fun addition to the park for the summer is their summer education theme “Science Says” exhibits . At this park Science Says…. โTake a Closer Lookโ ๐๐ฝ Discover the natural world up-close. Jump on the trail to see wetlands, forests, and prairies from a different perspective. Our eyes can only show us so much, but thanks to science, we are able to explore the micro-world around us!
The Wetlands
The Woodlands
I love these binoculars I ordered from Amazon. They’re small enough for the girls to use and they actually work really well. They range from $7-$11. You can find them here.
When you’re walking in the Woodlands area, you’ll come upon stairs on your right hand side. You can’t miss it! When you walk down the stairs, you’ll see a creek/rocks. There wasn’t any water in there when we visited, but maybe after a couple of rainy days there would be?
The bird sanctuary is located to the right of the parking lot. They have 3 or 4 birds right now. In case you missed it up top, the aviary is in partnership with Ohio Nature Education of Johnstown, Ohio.
You’ll find the Pollinator garden directly to the right of the Nature Center.
Next to the Pollinator garden, there is a trail with a small natural play area and picnic table. It looked a little steep on the sides, so we didn’t walk much further than the picnic table. It was really pretty in and completely shaded.
The Nature Center recently re-opened and is a great way to start or finish your time at the park. They have animal ambassadors, books, staff to answer all your questions and more.
Location: 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Park Size: 97 Acres
Winter Hours: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. (November 1 – February 28)
Summer Hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (March 1 – October 31)
Deer Haven Park Visitor Center is open DAILY Noon- 5 p.m.
