Fairhope Nature Preserve
Park
56 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0B+Outdoors
Outdoors in Canton
6% of Canton’s land is conserved, and 97% of residents live within a half mile of a park
The biggest trail networks: Fairhope Nature Preserve (0.7 mi), Harmont Park (0.5 mi), Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park (0.5 mi). 6% of Canton’s land is conserved, about 1,020 acres. 10 miles of mapped trail cross Canton, 0.4 per square mile of land.
Ahead of 73% of U.S. towns · #227 of 993 in Ohio. What drives it
Conserved land
6%
1,020 acres · of 26.3 sq mi of land
Trails
10 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
917 ac
13 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
97%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
20 mi
7.2 mi lanes · 11 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
7
What kind of outdoors town is Canton?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Canton have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Canton is ahead of 73% of U.S. towns, #227 of 993 in Ohio. All four inputs are above most U.S. towns; the share of residents near a park ranks highest, park acres per resident lowest.
B+
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Canton’s overall grade.
Conserved land6% of the land · typical OH town 3% · U.S. 4%B+Trails0.4 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (10 mi) · OH 0.2 · U.S. 0.4BPark land13 acres of park per 1,000 residents (917 acres) · OH 15 · U.S. 13B−Parks close to home97% of residents within a half mile of a park · OH 60% · U.S. 72%A−
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 73%
LessMore
Ohio towns of 2,500+ (993)Ahead of 77%
How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B to A−. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Fairhope Nature Preserve, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park
Park
12 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Crenshaw Park
Park
22 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Grenshaw Park Public ParkingWebsite ↗
Mckinley Memorial Park
Park
41 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Cook's Lagoon
Park
20 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Bup Rearick Park
Park
5 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
All 46 parks & preserves
Fairhope Nature Preserve56 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
DirectionsHarmont Park23 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsWestbrook Veterans Memorial Park12 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
DirectionsCrenshaw Park22 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
DirectionsMckinley Memorial Park41 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsCook's Lagoon20 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsBup Rearick Park5 acres · 0.3 mi of trail
DirectionsGaraux Park4 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
DirectionsStadium Park83 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsHerbruck Park17 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsWater Works Park15 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsWillig Park14 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsOak Park42 acres
Avondale Arboretum37 acres
DirectionsSchreiber Park26 acres
DirectionsBauhoff Park23 acres
DirectionsHarvard Park21 acres
DirectionsCovered Bridge Park20 acres
Nimisilla Park17 acres
DirectionsFreeway Park17 acres
Jackson Park15 acres
DirectionsCity Field Park15 acres
DirectionsRiverside Park10 acres
Ida Park8 acres
DirectionsBors Field8 acres
DirectionsArboretum Park8 acres
DirectionsMartindale Park6 acres
DirectionsMallonn Park5 acres
DirectionsWest Park5 acres
DirectionsJeaneret Park4 acres
Mother Goose Land Park4 acres
DirectionsMeyers Park4 acres · Canton City Parks & Recreation
DirectionsReifsnyder Park3 acres
DirectionsPolice Memorial Park3 acres
DirectionsDon Correll Canton City Park3 acres
DirectionsLee Park3 acres
DirectionsE Jay Welch Playground2 acres
DirectionsStark-Wayne Schrader Park2 acres
DirectionsWeis Park2 acres
DirectionsLawrence Playground2 acres
DirectionsNorthview Park1 acres
Brian's Park1 acres
Vassar Hill Park1 acres
Maryland Park1 acres
DirectionsCentennial Plaza1 acres
DirectionsBernard Park1 acres
Who protects it
1,020 conserved acres
6% of Canton’s land. Who manages Canton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city793 ac
Private owners163 ac
County64 ac
National Park Service1 ac
Local Park · 706 acPrivate Park · 163 acLocal Recreation Area · 95 acLocal Conservation Area · 56 acHistoric or Cultural Area · 1 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyland Pines Golf Club Private Park | Private owners | 110 | Open |
| Stadium Park Local Park | Town or city | 90 | Open |
| Ink Park Local Park | Town or city | 59 | Open |
| Covered Bridge Park Local Park | Town or city | 59 | Open |
| Fairhope Nature Preserve Local Conservation Area | Town or city | 56 | Open |
| Meadow Lake Country Club Private Park | Private owners | 53 | Open |
| Reifsnyder Park Local Park | Town or city | 51 | Open |
| Thermon Munson Stadium (Bauhoff Park) Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 50 | Open |
| West Park Local Park | Town or city | 47 | Open |
| Stark County Fairgrounds Local Recreation Area | County | 46 | Open |
5 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
32 places to go in Canton
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Canton
D&N Play Area
DirectionsWilly the WhaleIn Mother Goose Land Park
DirectionsPlus 26 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Dog parks in Canton
Willy's Dog ParkIn City Field Park
DirectionsPeaks in Canton
Serpentine Hill
DirectionsPicnic areas in Canton
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Disc golf in Canton
Arboretum Spiker Disc Golf CouseIn Avondale Arboretum
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 7 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Seccombe Southwest Place0.1 mi
Biking & sports
20 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
7.2 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
11 mi
off-road bike paths
2.0 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
54Baseball
32Basketball
19Tennis
7Multi-sport
5Soccer
5Tracks
3Football
3Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →41 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 12 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Stark County Courthouse and AnnexBuilding · listed 1975
About itSt. John's Catholic ChurchBuilding · listed 1975
About itHenry H. Timken Estate BarnBuilding · listed 1978
About itFirst Methodist Episcopal ChurchBuilding · listed 1979
About itPalace TheaterBuilding · listed 1979
About itSaxton HouseBuilding · listed 1979
About itHarry S. Renkert HouseBuilding · listed 1981
About itLandmark TavernBuilding · listed 1982
About itVicary HouseBuilding · listed 1982
About itOld McKinley High SchoolBuilding · listed 1982
About itBarber-Whitticar HouseBuilding · listed 1982
About it29 more on the History page.
When to get out
The best walking months in Canton: April, August and September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.1 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 38 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 80 | 83 | 82 | 75 | 63 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Canton →
Next door
Canton and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Jackson Township15 miPlain Township11 miCanton10 miNorth Canton7.0 miCanton Township1.7 miNimishillen Township0.9 miOsnaburg Township0.6 miEast Canton0.6 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | 6% | 0.4 | 13 | 97% | B+ |
| Canton Township | 1% | 0.1 | 7 | 55% | C− |
| Plain Township | 5% | 0.4 | 9 | 68% | B |
| Osnaburg Township | 2% | under 0.1 | 36 | 46% | C+ |
| Jackson Township | 8% | 0.4 | 22 | 46% | B |
| North Canton | 11% | 1.1 | 15 | 87% | A− |
| Nimishillen Township | 1% | under 0.1 | 14 | 18% | C− |
| East Canton | 2% | 0.5 | 10 | 94% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Canton
Where can I hike in Canton?
The longest trail networks: Fairhope Nature Preserve, 0.7 miles; Harmont Park, 0.5 miles; Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park, 0.5 miles; Crenshaw Park, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Canton is conserved land?
6% of its land, against a typical 3% for an Ohio town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Canton’s trails?
Fairhope Nature Preserve and Harmont Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Canton?
20 miles of bike routes are on the map: 7.2 of painted or protected lanes, 11 of off-road paths and 2.0 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Canton?
13,467 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Canton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 917 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Canton have?
Ahead of 73% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #227 of 993 in Ohio. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Canton neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →