5895 Pickerington Rd
Carroll, OH  43112

Open Year-Round, Dawn to Dusk

Hartman No 2 Covered Bridge

8+ acres in Bloom/Violet Townships in the northwest part of the county.

The site was acquired 1983 by donation from Board of County Commissioners of Fairfield County.

Some of the activities you can enjoy at this park are viewing the remains of the Ohio & Erie Canal locks and the Hartman No 2 Covered Bridge, birding and nature watching, photography, hiking or walking, dog walking, playing in the mown grassy areas, picnicking.

Lock South 11

The main features of this park are the the remains of Lock South 11 (photo at right), Lock South 12 which is also called Tennis, Tennat or Tenant Lock, and Lock South 13 which is called Rowe Lock.

Just north of these are Locks South 14 through 17, but they are on private properties.

A few years ago, efforts were made to prevent further deterioration of these structures of native sandstone.

Read more about Ohio & Erie Canal Locks

Hartman No 2 Covered Bridge

Found between locks South 11 and South 12 is Hartman No 2 Covered Bridge.  It was built in 1888 by Jacob R “Blue Jeans” Brandt or William Funk using the queen post truss and is 48′ long.

Originally she was located over Raccoon Creek on Wheeling Road east of Lancaster.  In 1967, to save her from demolition, the bridge was moved to sit over the dry Ohio & Erie Canal.  Since then some restoration work has been necessary.

There are no trails at this location.

Hartman No 2 Covered Bridge

Reservations:  Yes, this covered bridge may be reserved.  Call (614) 321-4833 ext 103 or (740) 652-4422 to check availability.
Rental Fee:  $50, non-refundable
Security Deposit:  $100*, refunded if terms of Facility Rental Agreement are met
*Fairfield County Park District may also bill the renter for clean-up and/or for repair of damages, if necessary.

Electricity:  No
Bathrooms:  No

Description:  This bridge may be used for small gatherings or ceremonies with less than 50 people.  There is no paved path from the parking lot.  Unless the ground is wet and soft, it is possible to drive up to the shelter to unload and load supplies.  Vehicles must be returned to the lot during the event.

Lockville Picnic Shelter

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

Electricity:  No
Bathrooms:  No

Description:  This shelter has four 8′-long picnic tables and will seat approximately 24-32 people.  There is no paved path from the parking lot.  Unless the ground is wet and soft, it is possible to drive up to the shelter to unload and load supplies.  Vehicles must be returned to the lot during the event.

There are three additional picnic tables under the trees near the parking area and one picnic table near the bridge.  There are five benches in other areas of the park, three near the parking area and two near the bridge.