This combined Greene County, Greene County Park District and
Beavercreek Township park fea-tures a floodplain wetland. The trail
descends to the Beaver Creek. The park features reconstruct-ed
wetlands and is the site of wetland research by the Wright State
University Biology Depart-ment. Phillips Park was acquired by
Beavercreek Township in 1990 from the Phillips Family. The trail
northward is the access point for the Bea-ver Creek Wetlands Nature
Reserve, owned by Greene County Park District.
Trail length: Phillips Park and Beaver Creek Wetland Nature
Reserve combination loop is 1.26 miles with an eastern spur from
north bridge 0.6 miles one way. The Phillips Park trail also has a
spur 0.3 mile one way going to Rotary Park.
Trail difficulty: Mostly flat, all parts are muddy after
rain
What to see: This area of mixed habitat provides birdwatchers
with great birding opportunities and is often a “hotspot” during
the annual Audubon spring bird count. Primary habitats are
floodplain woodlands, marsh, wet prairies, woodland pools, the
creek and scrub shrub wetlands.
Amenities: Parking, picnic shelter, picnicking, fishing pond
(catch and release), hiking trail, observation deck, portable
restrooms
Observation DeckWhite-breasted Nuthatch
Great Lobelia
Acres: combined 92.8, Township 41 acres, County Parks 51.8
acres. Adjacent green space includes: Rotary Park adding 113.6
acres and another 32.6 owned by Greene County Sanitary
Engineering.
Wetland fact: Stream riffles, like those seen under the bridge
at Phillips Park, help streams stay healthy through
Beaver Creek Wetland Nature Reserve
Phillips Park
Rotary Park
aeration. Air bubbles help the water remove pol-lution
naturally, reducing the cost of water treat-ment systems.
Websites:
www.co.greene.oh.us/parkswww.beavercreektownship.org
Ownership: Partners:
Oakes Quarry ParkCemex ReserveFairborn CommunityParkFairborn
MarshKoogler Wetland/Prairie ReserveBeaver CreekWildlife
AreaSiebenthaler FenBeaver CreekWetland NaturePreservePhillips
ParkRotary ParkCreekside Reserve
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Enjoy nature year-round in all these Beaver Creek Wetland
locations
Oakes Quarry Park This former limestone quarry features 440
million year old fossil beds. 2 mile perimeter trail plus horseback
trail. Parking and portable restrooms.
Cemex Reserve Restored 165 wetland acres with marsh, wet forest,
wet prairie and a small fen. The 1.2 mile trail may be muddy after
rain. Parking.
Fairborn Community Park An extensive recreation complex with
sports fields and courts, picnic areas, and pool. Natural areas
include restored prairies, forest, other wetlands. 2 mile paved
trails, more unpaved. Parking and restrooms.
Fairborn Marsh The largest marsh in the wetland corridor
at-tracts ducks and shore birds. 52 acres with woods, prairie, and
fen. 1 mile loop trail and observation deck. Parking.
Koogler Wetland/Prairie Reserve 47 acres of upland prairie, wet
prai-rie and swamp. 1.5+ miles of trails and boardwalk.
Parking.
Beaver Creek Wildlife Area Simple grassy trails lead 0.75 miles
through wet and upland prairies, fen, marsh and swamp. Hunting
allowed in season. Parking.
Siebenthaler Fen The crown jewel of the wetlands. A
wheelchair-accessible boardwalk leads 1 mile past wet woods, fen
and meadow to a kiosk and observation deck. Parking.
Beaver Creek Wetland Nature Preserve Phillips Park Rotary
Park1.25 mile loop trail plus shorter spurs through floodplain
wetlands. Sites include sports fields, picnic ar-eas, fishing pond,
observation deck, portable restrooms, parking.
Creekside Reserve Features a small fen, man-made wetlands,
upland prairie and forest along the restored stream. 3.5 miles of
trails parallel bike path. Parking and restrooms at both ends.
Why Wetlands Matter
Wetlands purify water, prevent flooding and pro-vide greenspace
for wildlife and recreation. Yet Ohio has lost over 90% of its
wetlands.
What began as a handful of volunteers around a kitchen table has
grown into a 12-mile cor-ridor of 1800+ protected acres along the
Beaver Creek and Little Beaver Creek. Since 1988 we’ve worked
to:
• Ensure natural flood control.
• Protect soils, plants and microbes that filter water and
remove or destroy many pollutants. � � � � � � � � � �
• Protect a primary source of drinking water.
• Restore habitat for diverse plants and animal species,
including many that are endangered.
• Provide unique nature areas offering recreation and fitness
opportunities.
• Reserve green space that improves property values.
• Provide opportunities for education and research.
Learn More OnlineFor maps, brochures, upcoming events, ways to
volun-teer and more information visit us online.
www.beavercreekwetlands.org
Join Us As MembersProtect your environment, meet interesting
peo-ple and learn more about the world around you. Receive our
newsletter, e-mail alerts and attend special events. BCWA is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) land trust. Donations are tax-deductible.
Photo credits: Richard Swigart, Jim Amon, Deborrah Adams, Pete
Bales, Jen Gruner, Kate Hagenbuch, Mark Martel ©2012 BCWA
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