Explore the Tranquil Beauty of Barnes Preserve

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Wooster, head north on N Market St toward E Liberty St. Continue on N Market St for about 0.5 miles until you reach the intersection with E Wayne Ave. Turn left onto E Wayne Ave and follow it for about 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto N Bever St and follow it for about 1 mile. When you reach the intersection with Sylvan Rd, turn left onto Sylvan Rd. Continue on Sylvan Rd for about 0.5 miles, and you will find Barnes Preserve on your right at 3396 Sylvan Rd.

• Biking

  From downtown Wooster, start at the corner of N Market St and E Liberty St. Head north along N Market St for about 0.5 miles. Turn left onto E Wayne Ave and continue for 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto N Bever St. Stay on N Bever St for about 1 mile until you reach Sylvan Rd. Turn left onto Sylvan Rd and bike for about 0.5 miles. Barnes Preserve will be on your right at 3396 Sylvan Rd. This route is mostly along city streets and is suitable for biking.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Barnes Preserve using public transportation, take the local bus from the downtown Wooster bus station. Board the bus route that heads towards the 'North Wooster' area. After a 15-20 minute ride, get off at the stop closest to the intersection of N Bever St and Sylvan Rd. From there, walk south on N Bever St until you reach Sylvan Rd, then turn right onto Sylvan Rd. Walk approximately 0.5 miles, and you will arrive at Barnes Preserve located at 3396 Sylvan Rd.