Newark | Central Ohio | Licking County
Newark offers riverfront parks nature preserves and access to nearby state parks that support diverse wildlife habitats. Local metro parks hiking trails and wetlands provide birdwatching and family recreation. Interstate 70 and state routes provide regional access rail and nearby airports support visitors. Population approximately 50000 city proper with active conservation groups and park programming.
Wildlife
Common wildlife: white tailed deer raccoon red fox eastern cottontail wild turkey great blue heron and painted turtle