WJRNR

William J Robertson Nature Preserve

Location

There are two entrances to the nature preserve on Morningstar Drive for the north portion of the park. For the south portion, an entrance is accessible from OH-57.

North

South

Hours: Open from dawn until dusk

Features

William J. Robertson Nature Preserve, 210 acres, sits on the east side of the city on the property left vacant by PCA in 2006. Purchased through a Clean Ohio grant, it features a handicap accessible kayak launch, a nature center, a pavilion for picnics, boardwalks, etc. The preserve has 7.2 miles of walking and hiking trails as well as opportunities for bird watching.

Map of entire park

Central Park

Location

Central Park is on the Corner of South Third Street and Park Street. Central Park is set on what was originally engineered to be the center of town due to its proximity to the railroad.

Address: South Third Street and Park Street Rittman, OH 44270

Hours: Open from dawn until dusk

Features

Set in a quiet wooded neighborhood, this park has a:

  • Newer swing-set and jungle-gym

  • Sliding board

  • Small picnic shelter

  • Wooden pirate ship

Martin Fritz Memorial Park

Location

Martin Fritz Memorial Park is on Industrial Boulevard near Brookside Drive.

Address: Industrial Boulevard Rittman, OH 44270

Hours: Open from dawn until dusk

Features

This park has a small picnic pavilion, with limited playground equipment for your enjoyment. It is home to the City’s Baseball and Softball fields and during the winter this park is home to the prime sled-riding hill in the City.

Fritz Park is also home to a Frisbee golf course.