McGraw Edison Recreation Area


McGraw Edison Recreation Area is an 80-acre park located nine miles east of Zanesville in Perry Township. The site is a pleasing mixture of gently rolling grasslands and steeper wooded hillsides. Water features include Little Salt Creek and an unnamed tributary, a wetland, and a small pond. An exceptional feature of the park is a hemlock grove located near the confluence of the unnamed tributary and Little Salt Creek. This microcosm of rock outcrops and tall, graceful hemlocks provides a stark contrast to the rest of the park’s rolling fields and hardwood forests.

Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Appalachia Outdoor Adventures (AOA), five miles of beginner/intermediate mountain bike trails wind through the outer edges of the park. AOA members continue to maintain the trails.

Directions: 6165 Park Ln. Take 70 East of Zanesville to the Airport Exit. Turn right onto Airport Rd., then left at the 4 way stop. Turn right onto Spry Rd. Turn right onto Park Ln. Park is located at the bottom of the long hill on the right.

6165 Park Ln, Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-8237
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The Muskingum Valley Park District - McGraw Edison Recreation Area

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6165 Park Lane, Zanesville, Ohio Take 70 East of Zanesville to the Airport Exit. Turn right onto Airport Road, then left at the 4 way stop. Turn right onto Spry Road. Turn right onto Park Lane. Park is located at the bottom of the long hill on the right. Due to staff shortages the gate may be locked. Use the pedestrian entrance to the east of the gate which can accommodate mountain bikes.

Pets are welcome provided they are on a leash. To insure that everyone experiences a safe and beautiful visit, please pick up after your pet!

At this time, the only hunting that is permitted is with a camera. Fishing is allowed provided the angler has a current Ohio fishing license. Catch and release only please!

Due to staff shortages the entrance gate may be locked. Please use the pedestrian entrance to the east of the gate. The pedestrian entrance can safely accommodate mountain bikes. If the entrance gate is locked, there is parking available outside the gate.

Inside the park a large gravel parking lot is located on the right approximately 1/4 of a mile from Park Lane. In addition there is a small lot for a few cars located at north end of the wetland.