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  • Parks
    • Hancock Park District Administrative Offices
    • Aeraland Recreation Area
    • Riverbend Recreation Area
    • Litzenberg Memorial Woods
    • Blue Rock Nature Preserve
    • Oakwoods Nature Preserve
    • Conservation Areas
    • Riverside Park Waterfront
    • Eastpoint Area
    • Centennial Park
    • Great Karg Well Historical Site
    • Jackson, Liberty and Blanchard Landings
    • River Landings
    • Hancock County Community Parks
    • Waterfalls Area
    • Blanchard River Nature Preserve
    • Hancock Park System Map
  • Programs & Activities
    • Virtual Experiences Toolkit
    • Programs & Activities Calendar
    • Education Programs
    • Things To Do By Water
    • Photo Contest Gallery
    • Heritage Trail Map
    • Things To Do By Land
    • Public Program Registration & Guidelines
  • Reservations
    • Facility Reservations
  • BCRP
  • Contact

Jackson Landing, Liberty Landing & Blanchard Landing

The Blanchard River Water Trail is 37.6 miles. It begins at Blanchard River Nature Preserve and ends at Blanchard Landing. There are numerous river access sites along the way, including Jackson Landing, Liberty Landing, and Blanchard Landing.

Jackson Landing

Jackson Landing

16894 Township Road 173, Findlay

Jackson Landing is an undeveloped natural area along the Blanchard River Water Trail. It serves as a landing option or rest area for canoeists and kayakers paddling from Blanchard River Nature Preserve. It may also serve as an alternative starting point. Riverbend Recreation Area is located approximately 4 miles downstream from Jackson Landing.

Features:

  • Picnicking areas
  • Developed river access site
  • Parking
  • Seasonal restroom

Liberty Landing

Township Road 89, west of County Road 140, Findlay

Liberty Landing marks the beginning of a popular 9.3-mile float trip on the Blanchard River Water Trail. The trip from Liberty Landing to Blanchard Landing is scenic with frequent bends, narrow sections, and exciting riffles with no known hazards. Wildlife sightings are common. Paddlers will travel along the border of Indian Green – Worden Family Conservation Area and the south unit of Litzenberg Memorial Woods. Without stops and with strong and steady paddling, the trip takes approximately 3 hours.

Features:

  • Picnicking areas
  • Developed river access site
  • Parking
  • Portable restroom

Blanchard Landing

State Route 235, south of U.S. Route 224 West, Findlay

Blanchard Landing marks the end of the 37.6-mile Blanchard River Water Trail. It also serves as a rest area or starting point for canoeists and kayakers paddling downstream to Gilboa or Ottawa in Putnam County. A popular two-day trip on the entire Blanchard River Water Trail in Hancock County – affectionately known as the Blanchard River Challenge – begins at Blanchard River Nature Preserve, involves tent camping at Riverbend Recreation Area, and ends a Blanchard Landing. Daily canoe and kayak rentals are available.

Blanchard Landing

Features:

  • Picnicking areas
  • Developed river access site
  • Parking
  • Portable restroom

Recent Park News

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  • Habitat Restoration at Hancock Park District
  • Zonta Landing Boat Rentals
  • Wetland Restoration Project

Hancock Parks

  • Aeraland Recreation Area
  • Blanchard River Nature Preserve
  • Blue Rock Nature Preserve
  • Centennial Park
  • Conservation Areas
  • Eastpoint Area
  • Great Karg Well Historical Site
  • Hancock County Community Parks
  • Jackson, Liberty and Blanchard Landings
  • Litzenberg Memorial Woods
  • Oakwoods Nature Preserve
  • River Landings
  • Riverbend Recreation Area
  • Riverside Park Waterfront
  • Waterfalls Area

EVENTS

  • Adventure Day Camp: Reptile Adventures

    August 9 @ 9:00 am
  • Adventure Day Camp: Metamorphosis

    August 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • Little Hands Nature Club – Ladybug, Ladybug

    August 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Adventure Day Camp: Weather

    August 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • 2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    August 11 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

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1424 East Main Cross Street
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