Breakneck Creek Park
Location
5795 Lakewood Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266
Activities
Park Activities: hiking, nature & historic appreciation, picnicking, and creek fishing.
Amenities
- 10-car gravel parking lot
- Information kiosk
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Breakneck Creek shore fishing access
Special Notices:
- No horses, bikes, or motorized vehicles
- Licensed fishing at creek access only
- No swimming
Portage Park District Rules and Regulations
Trails
| Trail Icon | Trail Name | Miles | Surface Type | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | River Otter | 0.15 | natural | 2 | The out and back natural surface trail meanders through a meadow bordered on either side by successional habitat, wetland, and floodplain. Trail ends at a picnic area overlook of the beaver pond. |
 | Breakneck Creek Overlook | 0.05 | natural | 2 | The short natural surface trail provides access to the bank of Breakneck Creek for fishing or wildlife viewing. |
History & Resources
Breakneck Creek meanders through the northern border of this 66-acre park. The property also contains historic P&O Canal and B&O Railroad remnants. It was acquired through a state grant with contributions from the City of Kent and Portage County. The conserved wetlands and woods of the park help to protect the Breakneck Creek watershed, which is the second largest tributary to the Cuyahoga River and provides drinking water for tens of thousands of people. The property has a diverse successional habitat of grasses, forbs, shrubs and trees that provide food and shelter for native wildlife. A large beaver pond that supports a variety of wildlife can be viewed from the end of the River Otter Trail. This is an excellent location for bird and wildlife watching!
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