City of Columbus

7701 Sunbury Rd.
Westerville, OH 43081
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The Hoover Reservoir Park (area) offers over 4,700 acres of peaceful and serene landscape just North of Columbus. The park and lake provide guests with a range of recreational activities from picnicking, hiking, boating and fishing. For the bird watching enthusiasts, the park offers a wide variety of bird types ranging from common to rare. This includes frequent sightings of the American Bald Eagle throughout the year. The reservoir is an important feature for tourism, but also for the water it provides to the city of Columbus. 

3/23/2022 The 1,500-foot boardwalk at Hoover Reservoir near Galena has been inspected by professional engineers, and it was determined that the boardwalk is not safe for individuals to use. Because it's not safe to use, the boardwalk will be closed until it has been redesigned and rebuilt.

Next steps include conducting an environmental assessment of the area and doing public outreach with the community to learn what residents would like to see with the redesign of this boardwalk. Investing in this new boardwalk will create a more sustainable and accessible amenity for the local community. The new boardwalk will most likely be completed and open to the public in 2024. 

Nearby Features

• Hoover Disc Golf Course (27 Hole Course)
• Hoover Meadows Bluebird Trail (Bird Sanctuary)
• Hoover Nature Preserve (Access to Reservoir)
• Hoover Mudflats and Boardwalk (Bird Watching Walkway)
• Hoover Sailing Club
• Apple Orchard Recreation Area
• Baldridge Boat Ramp (Concrete Boat Ramp & Parking)
• Buckeye Boat Club
• Columbus Sailing Club
• Cubbage Parkland (Disc Golf Course Location)
• Mud Hen Marsh (Wetlands)
• Oxbow Area (Causeway to Island Boat Launch)
• Red Bank Marina (Boat Launch and Docks)
• Twin Bridge Recreation Area
• Walnut Bluffs Area (Old Campground Location)