SLATE RUN METRO PARK

CANAL WINCHESTER, OH

'Without competition…the twentieth would be no further advanced than the eighteenth century' "Without competition, we would be clinging to the clumsy antiquated processes of farming and manufacture and the methods of business of long ago, and the twentieth would be no further advanced than the eighteenth century." – said President William McKinley's in a speech he delivered at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, September 5, 1901

This is a statue in downtown Columbus, Ohio of President William McKinley facing skyscrapers, which is an American invention.
'Without competition…the twentieth would be no further advanced than the eighteenth century' Credit: sniggie

Slate Run Metro Park is located in Canal Winchester, Ohio and is part of the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. The park offers a variety of recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, and camping. The park is situated along the Big Walnut Creek and consists of 1,945 acres of woodlands, wetlands, meadows, and streams.

The park features a variety of trails that range from easy to moderate difficulty. The trails offer opportunities to view wildlife, such as deer, coyotes, songbirds, and even bald eagles. There are also educational programs offered throughout the year such as wildflower hikes and bird watching.

The park also features two campgrounds; the Family Campground and the Primitive Campground. The Family Campground consists of 19 campsites with electric hookups, while the Primitive Campground consists of 12 sites without electricity. Both campgrounds offer showers, restrooms, and dump stations.

The park is also a popular spot for fishing; anglers can find bluegill, catfish, carp, and bass in the Big Walnut Creek. There is also a boat ramp available, and kayaks, canoes, and pontoon boats are allowed.

In addition to the recreational activities, Slate Run Metro Park also offers programs for school groups and other organizations. Programs are offered on topics such as geology, nature, and history. The park also hosts special events throughout the year, such as guided hikes, nature walks, and canoeing trips.

SLATE RUN METRO PARK is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in CANAL WINCHESTER OH. US MID #8403900037

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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SLATE RUN METRO PARK
1375 WINCHESTER SOUTHERN RD
CANAL WINCHESTER
OH
43110

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SLATE RUN METRO PARK Information

MID # 8403900037
Name SLATE RUN METRO PARK
Alternate Name
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.758813, -82.827604
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 021100
US Census Block: 1033