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Stark Parks

5300 Tyner St (Sippo Lake Park marina) · Canton, OH

Why you should go…

Stark Parks is the county park district around Canton, managing parks, lakes and over 120 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails such as the Towpath Trail. Its headquarters sits at Sippo Lake Park, where a 100-acre lake has a marina with boat rentals and a fishing pier. On the west side of the lake, the Wildlife Conservation Center cares for injured animals and has animal ambassadors you can visit for free.

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  • #hiking trails
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  • #fishing
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Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

Maps and brochures

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Stark Parks, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Gregory's Family Restaurant

    Under $25

    A family-owned Canton breakfast and lunch spot known for its eggs Benedict and from-scratch comfort food.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Hall of Fame Village

    Free

    A football-themed district around the Pro Football Hall of Fame with a stadium, eateries, shops and family rides.

    3.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Museums
    Iconic

    Pro Football Hall of Fame

    $25–$50

    Stand face to face with the bronze busts of pro football's enshrined players and coaches, then tour the game's history.

    3.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Wingate by Wyndham Canton/Hall of Fame

    $50+

    A Wyndham hotel minutes from the Pro Football Hall of Fame with free breakfast, free parking and an indoor pool.

    3.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Clay's Resort Jellystone Park

    $25–$50

    A 500-acre Jellystone camp resort with a water park, swimming lake, mini golf and cabins near Akron and Canton.

    8.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

    Free

    A network of ten Ohio lakes and reservoirs across the Muskingum River watershed offering boating, camping, fishing and hiking.

    21 mi awayMore like this