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Welcome to Wooster Memorial Park

With 11.6 miles of winding foot trails including 1 mile of ADA-compliant trails, Wooster Memorial Park is known for its beautiful trees, steep ravines, rich spring flora and scenic Rathburn Run (during periods of high water, the Run may not be crossable). This primitive park is located at the intersection of Jefferson and Silver Roads, a few miles west of Wooster, off U.S. 250.

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Wooster Memorial Park

422
Acres
11.6
Miles of Trails
1963
Park Dedicated
2000
FWMP Founded

Special Announcement

On July 26, 2024 the Wayne County Care Center sponsored a hike for its residents at Kenwood Acres. The event was coordinated by Care Center Activities Director Sarah Koval, AD/STNA/CDP, with assistance from Shelley Schrier, FWMP Board member. Nine residents were aided by Care Center staff and volunteers from the Moreland Garden Club and FWMP. After a brief talk about the Kenwood Acres development, volunteers and staff pushed the residents in their wheelchairs along the Kenwood trails on a beautiful warm and sunny afternoon. A great time was had by all. 

 

The idea for creating accessible trails was first suggested by the previous land owners Norma and Gerald Stair. The trails were open to the public in 2018. One of the goals for Kenwood was to have events such as this for people with disabilities. We want to encourage those who would not normally be able to take walks through forest, cross ravines or walk through prairies to come and experience Kenwood Acres at WMP. If there are groups who wish to sponsor an event like this, please contact us through our Website, FriendsofWMP.com, email at friendswmp@gmail.com, or our Facebook page. We will be glad to offer assistance.  

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Friends of Wooster Memorial Park is a volunteer community group dedicated to the preservation and public enjoyment of this local, natural treasure.

Help support this amazing park by becoming a member!

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Looking for a service project for your group or organization?

We're always looking for passionate people to get involved.

About Friends of Wooster Memorial Park

Established in 2000, then in 2002 the Friends became an Ohio non-profit corporation with the following purpose:


“Friends of Wooster Memorial Park recognizes and appreciates Paul S. Spangler’s foresight and generous gift of this park to the City of Wooster, as well as the donations from the community that have enhanced this gift. As a volunteer organization that values the natural features of the park, Friends of Wooster Memorial Park shall work with the City as an advocate for the park in the following ways:

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  1. Assist in caring for and improving the park while retaining the park’s natural character for future generations;

  2. Expand public awareness and appreciation of the park in ways that are compatible with the natural areas and foot trails;

  3. Increase knowledge and understanding of the park’s natural history;

  4. Encourage additional gifts and financial support that appropriately benefit the park in accordance with the purpose of this organization.”

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Together, we can achieve our purpose and benefit this beautiful park.

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