William J. Robertson Nature Preserve
William J. Robertson Nature Preserve is a beautiful and serene nature park offering easy walking paths suitable for all ages, including wheelchair access. It features diverse wildlife such as turtles, birds including bald eagles and hawks, and other animals like deer and muskrats. The park includes several hiking trails through pond and marsh environments, picnic areas with tables, benches for seating, and restroom facilities. It is great for birdwatching, photography, family-friendly hikes, and nature appreciation with accessible trails and scenic views from a small hill known locally as “Mt. Rittman.”
Reviews
This is the second time I’ve visited and I’ve been pleasantly surprised both times due to the wonderful birdwatching and critters out-and-about. Recommend a visit if you’re in the area.
I like how Ohio has upped their access to trails for easy strolling. All gravel, great if you have an ambulatory snag or rehabbing an injury. Walk on! There is also a reward program involving receiving a hiking stick in the end with proof of completion. Love hiking reward programs. Let’s go after Arizona and their National Monument hiking reward program.
This is a great new park for the area. A ton of trails going through various pond and marsh environments. Towards the back is “Mt. Rittman” as the locals call it, a decently small hill with a decent view from the top. There are benches everywhere in this park, a few picnic areas and port a potty bathroom facilities. This is a great park for bird watching and animals in general. On my first visit there I saw: swans, geese, ducks, heron, various song birds, fish, deer, and turtles. I also heard bullfrogs and woodpeckers but I didn’t see them. I will go back here for sure!
Amazing place to walk while enjoying nature. If you’re a photographer you’ll love it for sure. There’s not a lot of shade so wear sunscreen or a hat. There’s a late to kayak which seems perfect if you’re into calmer waters. Lots of wildlife, especially birds.
I absolutely love this place. It’s beautiful and serene. There are tons of wildlife. I’ve seen snapping turtles, soft shelled turtles, and painted turtles everywhere. I’ve seen a bald eagle multiple times and various other raptors like Goshawks, falcons, owls, and red tailed hawks. Loads of geese and muskrat. It’s well maintained with nice, easy walking paths. I highly recommend if you are ever in the area.