739 College Av
(behind Forest Rose School, near OU-Lancaster)
Lancaster, OH  43130

Open Year-Round, Dawn to Dusk

Fetter Run

Sensory Trail Park is in Pleasant Township in the north-central part of the county.

The site was acquired 2017 by lease from Board of County Commissioners of Fairfield County.

Some of the activities you can enjoy at this park are playing in the tree house or on the swings, visiting the sensory stations, playing the outdoor music instruments (all of which are wheelchair-accessible), birding and nature watching, photography, hiking or walking, dog walking, playing in the mown grassy areas, picnicking.

All features of this park – nature stations, tree house, swing set, music instruments – are along the trail so those using a wheelchair or walker can enjoy everything in the park.

There are outdoor, hands-on nature stations designed to stimulate all five senses – hearing, vision, touch, taste and smell. These pull-off areas are filled with colors, textures, and sounds. Flowers and trees, vines and shrubs have been planted along the walkway.

A Rough Bark Tactile Display was constructed by Baltimore Lions Club. Visitors can touch, see and smell six species of tree wood and bark. All have Braille interpretive signage.

As of this writing, it is the only sensory trail of its kind in the State of Ohio!

Wheelchair-accessible Tree House

An elevated, wheelchair-accessible tree house sits on the east of the trail, between the pathway and Fetter Run (creek).  Inside is artwork and other visual stimulation.  Who does not like a tree house!?

A wheelchair-accessible swing set with additional bucket swings and the typical swings allow children using wheelchairs can swing alongside those who do not.

Six large, permanently-mounted outdoor music instruments invite anyone to play them with the tethered mallets on each one. They, too, are all wheelchair accessible.

Waterways

Fetter Run

Fetters Run

Fetter Run (creek) presents trail users with many things to stimulate the senses. Just the presence of water can have a soothing effect. Sit an enjoy the sounds and watch the water.  Temperatures are cooler under the tree canopy and light is less harsh.

Trails

Sensory Trail

Sensory Trail is a short, 866′ paved trail spur that is an extension of the City of Lancaster bike path. It is north of OU-Lancaster, behind Forest Rose School.

Sensory Trail

Some may consider this a short trail but it is packed with exciting surprises!  Many who may not normally be able to enjoy multi-purpose trails can make some good memories here!

The trail runs along the west side of Fetter Run (creek).

Shelters & Facilities

Sensory Trail Picnic Shelter

Reservations:  Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rental Fee:  N/A
Security Deposit:  N/A

Sensory Trail Picnic Shelter

Electricity:  No
Bathrooms:  No

Description:  This shelter has four 8′ picnic tables and will seat approximately 24-32 people.  There are nearby charcoal grills.  There is a paved path from the parking lot.  It is not possible to drive to the shelter to unload and load supplies.