Trumbull County MetroParks

Trumbull County, Ohio

Located on South Leavitt Road in Leavittsburg less than a half mile from West Market Street, Canoe City MetroPark is lined by the slow moving waters of the Mahoning River. The 18-acre park has a rich history as a popular recreation spot from the early 20th century to today. The River Regatta - with events from the 1920s - has recently been revived as an annual community festival. The park is adjacent to Ohio Bicycle Route J.

The Water Lily, from the 1920 Regatta

Canoe City MetroPark concession open for proposals
Posted December 17, 2009; expires February 12, 2010
On December 14, 2009, Trumbull County MetroParks Board of Commissioners approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the 2010-2011 concession at Canoe City MetroPark. The concession can provide pre-packaged foods, bait, souvenirs and canoe/kayak rentals. Those interested in more information and submission instructions are encouraged to read the complete RFP. [PDF 14 pages] The deadline for completed proposals is 2 p.m. on February 12, 2010. Questions can be directed to Zachary Svette, Project Coordinator for Trumbull County MetroParks, 330-675-3072.

Activities & Amenities
Canoe City MetroPark provides easy access for canoeing and kayaking on the Mahoning River. Other activities include fishing, nature observation and hiking on short trails along the river. Several picnic tables and grills are available. Portable restrooms are in the park from April through October. Handicapped parking spots are available in the paved parking area.

Visit Trumbull County Tourism Bureau for overnight accommodations.

Events

® Watch for 2010 events!

Group/Event User Form, April 2009 [PDF 2 pages] Submit this form to reserve facilities in any Trumbull County MetroPark.

Plans for the Future
The Trumbull County MetroParks board is considering the installation of fishing facilities for disable visitors, a pavilion and a canoe/kayak portage around the dam. Plans depend on acquiring adequate funding.

Canoe City MetroPark: Possible dam removal project
At the MetroParks regular board meeting on December 6, 2007, representatives from Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 presented information about the possible removal of the Leavittsburg Dam at Canoe City MetroPark. The board took no action on Ohio Department of Transportation's proposal at that time. If the board decides to move forward with the ODOT proposal, public meetings will be held as part of the process of determining if the dam should be removed. A decision by the board to move forward with ODOT's proposal does not necessarily mean the dam will be removed; studies and public meetings held by ODOT will determine if the dam should ultimately be removed. The following documents relate to this proposal:

®	Potential Stream Mitigation Information Gathering and Partnership Meeting: Possible Leavittsburg Dam Removal, Ohio Department of Transportation District 4, December 6, 2007 [PDF 5 pages]
®	Mahoning River Consortium Position on Removal of Dams From the Lower Mahoning River, November 21, 2003 [PDF 4 pages]
®	The Drowning Machine, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 2003 [PDF 2 legal pages]