Hannon Park

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Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Hannon Park is a public park located in Fairview Park, Ohio.


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Summary

The park offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, picnicking, and fishing. The park's main attraction is its 18-acre lake, which is filled with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish.

Visitors to Hannon Park can also enjoy the park's many walking trails, which offer beautiful views of the surrounding forest and lake. The park is home to several species of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

One of the most interesting facts about Hannon Park is that it was originally created as a reservoir for the city of Fairview Park. Over time, the reservoir became a popular spot for fishing and other recreational activities, and in 1956 it was officially designated as a public park.

The best time of year to visit Hannon Park depends on the activities you are interested in. Spring and summer are great for fishing and hiking, while fall offers beautiful views of the changing leaves. Winter is a popular time for ice fishing and cross-country skiing.

In summary, Hannon Park offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hiking, and picnicking. The park's main attraction is its 18-acre lake, which is filled with a variety of fish species. Visitors can also enjoy the park's walking trails and the many species of wildlife that call the park home. The best time of year to visit depends on the activities you are interested in.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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