Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve

Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve is a state nature preserve in Walnut Township, Ohio, featuring kettle lakes, oak woodlands, grasslands, and wetland areas. These diverse habitats support a wide range of native plants and wildlife throughout the seasons.

The preserve received official protection status in 1974 from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to safeguard its ecological value. This designation marked the beginning of formal land management and conservation efforts.

Students and researchers frequently visit the preserve to study native flora, fauna, and the geological formations created by ancient glacial activity.

Visitors access the preserve via Hagerty Road and can follow marked trails to observation points around the ponds and through forested areas. The paths remain accessible year-round, though proper footwear is recommended during wetter seasons.

The preserve contains kettle lakes formed when blocks of glacial ice melted during the last ice age, creating deep depressions that filled with water. These geological features offer visitors a direct window into the ancient landscape history of the region.

Location: Ohio

Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/stage-s-pond-state-nature-preserve

GPS coordinates: 39.67640,-82.93950

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44