Mambourg Park
Location
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Hours
Open Year-Round, Dawn to Dusk
Forest Habitat at Mambourg Park
About the Park
116+ acres in Pleasant Township in the east-central part of the county.
The site was acquired 2003 by donation from Board of County Commissioners of Fairfield County.
Some of the activities you will be able to enjoy at this park are visiting the Mambourg Nature Center, birding and nature observation, photography, hiking or walking, dog walking, and educational programs.
Park Features
Mambourg Lodge – Photo by Larry Berens
Photo at right was taken by Larry Berens during the Sneak Peek of Mambourg hike, March 2018.
The main feature of this park is Mambourg Nature Center. It was constructed in the early 1940s by Robert Mambourg. It is a wonderful example of mortise-and-tenon construction. It came to be his family’s country retreat and a place many visited for ice skating in winter and holiday parties.
Today, the lodge has been renovated to be used for nature education. Wildlife attracted to the pond and feeding areas can be watched comfortably from the observation area. Although there have been many updates including ADA-compatible access and energy-conserving update, the original character of the building has been preserved.
Waterways
The small stream that runs through the park is a tributary of Raccoon Run. It feeds the pond next to the nature center.
Trails
Hickory Trail (West Loop)
Printable Mambourg Park Trail Map
Hickory Trail (West Loop)
This trail is approximately 1.5 miles long. It is a natural, unpaved trail that may be considered easy-to-moderate. Hikers can expect to see ephemeral spring flowers, hickory trees, birding opportunities, gently rolling Fairfield County hillsides, a stream, meadow, and forested areas. Pets on leash are welcome (clean up pets’ waste required).
Oak Trail (East Loop)
This trail is approximately one-mile long. It is a natural, unpaved trail that may be considered easy-to-moderate. Hikers can expect to see ephemeral spring flowers including large-flowered trillium and bloodroot, mature oak trees, birding opportunities, footbridges, forested areas, meadow, plus other park features. Pets are not permitted on this trail.
Shelters & Facilities
Mambourg Nature Center is used for nature education and observation. It is not available to reserve for private events.
Mambourg Picnic Shelter
The picnic shelter is available on a first-come basis.
Picnic Tables
(info to be added)
Map & Directions
Use the map above to get directions to this park. To view a Fairfield County map showing all Fairfield County Park District parks, see Map of Locations.
Location
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Directions from Lancaster: From the corner of N Memorial Dr (US-33) and W Main St (US-22), drive east toward Rushville on Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22); drive 7 miles. The entrance is on the right.
Mambourg Park
Location
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Hours
Open Year-Round, Dawn to Dusk
About the Park
Forest Habitat at Mambourg Park
116+ acres in Pleasant Township in the east-central part of the county.
The site was acquired 2003 by donation from Board of County Commissioners of Fairfield County.
Some of the activities you will be able to enjoy at this park are visiting the Mambourg Nature Center, birding and nature observation, photography, hiking or walking, dog walking, and educational programs.
Park Features
Mambourg Lodge – Photo by Larry Berens
Photo at right was taken by Larry Berens during the Sneak Peek of Mambourg hike, March 2018.
The main feature of this park is Mambourg Nature Center. It was constructed in the early 1940s by Robert Mambourg. It is a wonderful example of mortise-and-tenon construction. It came to be his family’s country retreat and a place many visited for ice skating in winter and holiday parties.
Today, the lodge has been renovated to be used for nature education. Wildlife attracted to the pond and feeding areas can be watched comfortably from the observation area. Although there have been many updates including ADA-compatible access and energy-conserving update, the original character of the building has been preserved.
Waterways
The small stream that runs through the park is a tributary of Raccoon Run. It feeds the pond next to the nature center.
Trails
Hickory Trail (West Loop)
Printable Mambourg Park Trail Map
Hickory Trail (West Loop)
This trail is approximately 1.5 miles long. It is a natural, unpaved trail that may be considered easy-to-moderate. Hikers can expect to see ephemeral spring flowers, hickory trees, birding opportunities, gently rolling Fairfield County hillsides, a stream, meadow, and forested areas. Pets on leash are welcome (clean up pets’ waste required).
Oak Trail (East Loop)
This trail is approximately one-mile long. It is a natural, unpaved trail that may be considered easy-to-moderate. Hikers can expect to see ephemeral spring flowers including large-flowered trillium and bloodroot, mature oak trees, birding opportunities, footbridges, forested areas, meadow, plus other park features. Pets are not permitted on this trail.
Shelters & Facilities
Mambourg Nature Center is used for nature education and observation. It is not available to reserve for private events.
Mambourg Picnic Shelter
The picnic shelter is available on a first-come basis.
Picnic Tables
(info to be added)
Map & Directions
Use the map above to get directions to this park. To view a Fairfield County map showing all Fairfield County Park District parks, see Map of Locations.
Location
5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22)
Lancaster, OH 43130
Directions from Lancaster: From the corner of N Memorial Dr (US-33) and W Main St (US-22), drive east toward Rushville on Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22); drive 7 miles. The entrance is on the right.
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