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    Welcome to the
    Richland County Park District

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    Welcome to the
    Richland County Park District

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    Welcome to the
    Richland County Park District

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    Welcome to the
    Richland County Park District

Public Notice: 

The Richland County Park District is proposing to resurface all 18.4 miles of the B&O bike trail from the Village of Butler to the City of Mansfield.  In addition to the resurfacing, the project will install ADA compliant curb ramps with detectable warning devices, pedestrian cross walks, pavement markings and signing.

 

All work will be completed within the existing right of way. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2026 and be completed in the summer of 2027.

 

The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been carried out by ODOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of understanding dated December 11, 2015, and executed by FHWA and ODOT.

 

Written comments concerning this project may be mailed to Jordan Tackett, Executive Director, 2295 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio 44907 or by email at jtackett@richlandcountyoh.gov.  Any comments must be received by Wednesday, December 3rd 2025.


Welcome to the
Richland County Park District

Dedicated to education, public programming and green space

Dedicated to education, public programming and green space

The Richland County Park District endeavors to provide opportunities for county residents of all ages and abilities to learn about and explore nature through educational programs, preservation of natural areas, and the establishment of parks and trails throughout the county.

The Richland County Park District endeavors to provide opportunities for county residents of all ages and abilities to learn about and explore nature through educational programs, preservation of natural areas, and the establishment of parks and trails throughout the county.

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Gorman Nature Center

The Richland County Park District’s Gorman Nature Center features 150 acres of forests, prairies, ponds and streams and provides over five miles of conveniently located public trails to Richland County. The Gorman Nature Center's staff ...

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Richland B&O Bike Trail

The Richland B&O Trail spans 18 miles and connects four of Richland County’s communities and one of the area’s most beautiful attractions on its trek between North Lake Park in downtown Mansfield and Butler. Popular with residents ...

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Fleming Falls

The Fleming Falls Park and Preserve is a historical natural landmark named after John Fleming, who discovered the falls as a power source and tourist destination for Mansfield in the early 1800s. Home to over 15 cascades and waterfalls ...


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