Beaver Creek Wetland Nature Reserve Phillips Park Rotary Park

Beaver Creek Wetland
Nature Reserve
Phillips Park
bridge at Phillips Park, help streams stay healthy through
Ownership: This combined Greene County, Greene County
Park District and Beavercreek Township park features a floodplain wetland. The trail descends to
the Beaver Creek. The park features reconstructed wetlands and is the site of wetland research
by the Wright State University Biology Department. Phillips Park was acquired by Beavercreek
Township in 1990 from the Phillips Family. The
trail northward is the access point for the Beaver 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,
shing pond (catch and release), hiking trail,
fi
observation deck, portable restrooms
Great Lobelia
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
Rotary Park
White-breasted
Nuthatch
Acres: combined 92.8, Township 41 acres, County Parks
Observation Deck
Partners:
aeration. Air bubbles help the water remove pollution naturally, reducing the cost of water treatment systems.
Websites: www.co.greene.oh.us/parks
www.beavercreektownship.org
Enjoy
nature
year-round
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Beaver
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Wetland
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Springs Rd
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New Germany
Trebein Rd
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Fairground Rd
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1 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.
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Beaver Creek
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Oakes Quarry Park
Cemex Reserve
Fairborn Community
Park
Fairborn Marsh
Koogler Wetland/
Prairie Reserve
Beaver Creek
Wildlife Area
Siebenthaler Fen
Beaver Creek
Wetland Nature
Preserve
Phillips Park
Rotary Park
Creekside Reserve
Beaver Valley Rd
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North
Bike Paths
2 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.
3 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.
4 Fairborn Marsh The largest
marsh in the wetland corridor attracts ducks and shore birds. 52
acres with woods, prairie, and fen. 1
mile loop trail and observation deck.
Parking.
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Factory Rd
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Fairborn
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Koogler Wetland/Prairie Reserve
47 acres of upland prairie, wet prairie and swamp. 1.5+ miles of trails
and boardwalk. Parking.
Beaver Creek Wildlife Area
7 Siebenthaler Fen The crown
jewel of the wetlands. A wheelchairaccessible boardwalk leads 1 mile
past wet woods, fen and meadow
to a kiosk and observation deck.
Parking.
Beaver Creek Wetland
Nature Preserve
9 Phillips Park
10 Rotary Park
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1.25 mile loop trail plus shorter
spurs through floodplain wetlands.
Sites include sports fields, picnic areas, fishing pond, observation deck,
portable restrooms, parking.
11 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.
Little Miami River
Why Wetlands Matter
•Protect a primary source of drinking water.
Wetlands purify water, prevent flooding and provide greenspace for wildlife and recreation. Yet
Ohio has lost over 90% of its wetlands.
•Restore habitat for diverse plants and animal species,
including many that are endangered.
What began as a handful of volunteers around
a kitchen table has grown into a 12-mile corridor 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.
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Simple grassy trails lead 0.75 miles
through wet and upland prairies,
fen, marsh and swamp. Hunting
allowed in season. Parking.
•Provide unique nature areas offering recreation and
fitness opportunities.
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•Reserve green space that improves property values.
•Provide opportunities for education and research.
Learn More Online
For maps, brochures, upcoming events, ways to volunteer and more information visit us online.
www.beavercreekwetlands.org
Photo credits: Richard Swigart, Jim Amon, Deborrah Adams, Pete Bales, Jen Gruner, Kate Hagenbuch, Mark Martel