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Misty sunrise (Daniel Umberger)
Sandhill cranes (Dan Ferrin)
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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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