Litzenberg Memorial Woods

I have driven by this place about a thousand times in the past ten years but never had a chance to stop. Finally, over a holiday weekend, I took my mom to check it out. We walked the trails on the south side of 224 (around the house and barn). They’re decently marked, wooded, and peaceful. (I was a bit confused by the orange blazes, since that wasn’t on my map, but overall, you can’t really get lost.) We also checked out the routes on the north side of 224-​where there’s a horse trail. We were hoping for a river walk and a bit disappointed to find the trail in the blazing sun and not close enough to the river. But, all in all, there aren’t many trail options in the Putnam/​Hancock area, so this is a pretty solid destination.
The grounds also have a substantial play ground for kids, shelter houses, and picnic areas. There are restrooms and water and also the barn seems to always be booked with a party/​reception.

As far as the parks in Hancock County are concerned, I enjoy Litzenberg the most. The grounds are well maintained and I have the choice of biking or hiking. If families want to come, there is also a playground for the children. The large barn located on the premises also doubles as a venue. On one of my recent stops, it was being used for a wedding reception. I can see that; it’s a pretty area.
One of the additional options I discovered this year was the Heritage and horse trails further west on 224. If you’re driving, it’s small enough that one could easily drive past the entrance to them. However, it’s the larger part of the park, as I saw on their informational kiosk. I have yet to go on the Heritage trail, but it looks quite scenic. When people ask about what parks to see, I always tell them about Litzenberg first.