Letha House Park--Pawpaw Grove Trail

Letha House Park--Pawpaw Grove Trail

Chatham Township, Ohio 44256

Letha House Park Official Website
Letha House Park map

About this Location

The Pawpaw Grove Trail, .5 mile, is accessed from the parking lot on the east side of Richman Road.

There are trails on both the east and west sides of Richman Road. On the east side, the Great Horned Owl Bridle Trail circles a wetland prairie and the Paw Paw Trail winds a short distance along a creek. On the west side, the Lake Trail and Wood Thrush Trail go around the lake, through grassland, and woods.

About Letha House Park

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Letha House Park is located in scenic Chatham Township. The Letha House Foundation was instrumental in providing funding for the acquisition of the land to create this park. It is crossed by a winding stream which is a tributary of the Black River.

A picnic shelter is available for reservation at this facility. A shady, wooded picnic ground is located near the parking lot for your family’s enjoyment. The wooded nature trail winds through a mature forest and features a large stand of Paw-Paw trees. The trail passes the Little Sweetly Creek, which is a prime location for children’s nature programs.

An observatory located on this site is operated by the Cuyahoga Astronomical Association. The dark skies of Letha House Park provide excellent conditions for viewing the heavens in all seasons. Watch for the announcements of public viewing.

A horse trail which leads from the parking lot and winds around agricultural fields and wooded areas is provided for the enjoyment of equestrians. Additional activities include fishing in the deep-water pond and wildlife viewing in the wetland area. Children can enjoy playing on the playground at Letha House Park West.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Letha House Park Official Website and Ken Ostermiller

Last updated February 26, 2023