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Trumbull County, Ohio

 

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 Thomas A. Swift MetroPark

Location and Description  Activities & Amenities   Events   Plans for the Future
870 Benedict-Leavittsburg Road, Leavittsburg, Ohio 44430
41 degrees 14 minutes 22 seconds north latitude and 80 degrees 55 minutes 4 seconds west longitude

Located in Braceville Township about a mile from State Route 82, Thomas A. Swift MetroPark is adjacent to the Mahoning River at the intersection of the proposed Western Reserve Heritage Trail between Cleveland and Youngstown. The 12-acre MetroPark opened to the public on Friday, October 7, 2011.

Photo Album of the ribbon-cutting ceremony, parking lot construction and other views.

Swift MetroPark was dedicated on September 29, 2006, to honor long-time MetroParks supporter Honorable Thomas A. Swift, Trumbull County Probate Court Judge.
Thomas A. Swift MetroPark canoe/kayak launch area,
just upstream from a bridge abutment on the proposed Western Reserve Heritage Trail

Activities & Amenities
Portable restrooms are in the park from April through October. Handicapped parking spots are available in the paved parking area. A canoe-kayak launch allows non-motorized watercraft access to the Mahoning River Water Trail, now in development.

Events

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Group/Event Request Form - Release and Waiver Form, March 2010 [MS Word OR PDF 3 pages] Submit this form to reserve facilities in any Trumbull County MetroPark.

Plans for the Future
The Trumbull County MetroParks board plans to construct a nature walk and add picnic tables and restrooms at Swift MetroPark. An arboretum is being considered. Plans depend on acquiring adequate funding.
  Last updated January 1, 2012
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