O’Shaughnessy Nature Preserve

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Welcome to O’Shaughnessy Nature Preserve, a natural park located in Shawnee Hills, Ohio. This preserve protects a habitat of streams and oak-hickory and elm forests that give home to creatures such as raccoons, foxes, white-tailed deer, grey squirrels, box turtles, raccoons, and over three dozen species of birds. For the recreational enthusiast there is a canoe launch, excellent bird watching opportunities, and hiking trails just waiting to be explored!

To contact the office please call 614-645-3300.

When visiting any park in Columbus, Ohio please respect the rules.

*All parks open at 7 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.

*The following activities require special permits; camping, sales and solicitations, posting of signs, scuba diving.

*All burning is restricted to picnic grills.

*Please respect all park property including trails, fences, buildings, bushes, and trees.

*The following activities are only allowed in designated areas; fishing, swimming, golfing, operating remote controlled cars, watercraft, or aircraft, ice-skating.

*Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

*No littering! Please help keep the parks clean and dispose of all trash in proper containers.

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all State of Ohio traffic laws.

 

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Ohio, and United States statutes. Be safe and have a good time.