Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve

Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve State designated nature preserve in Fishers, IN The Preserve offers nine different trails totaling approximately 2.25 miles.

The mission of Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is to heighten awareness for the natural environment, maintain habitat diversity, and instill a sense of stewardship for all living things. Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is approximately 127 acres: 42 acres is an Indiana State designated Nature Preserve and the remaining 85 acres is under a conservation easement governed by the Department of Natural Res

ources. Cheeney Creek meanders through the north end of the property and is viewed best from the Creek Ridge Trail. There is no fee to visit the property during park hours. Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve is open from dawn until dusk.

03/29/2025

People are worried about the safety of birds who would be confused by upward-facing lights and by non-bird-safe window glass in buildings near Ritchey Woods.

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03/29/2025

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03/29/2025

A downed tree blocking the path was reported today to Fishers Dept. of Public Works, on Creek Ridge Trail, near the Osborn Family Pioneer Graveyard.

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I filed an issue with Fishers asking them to make sure the new lights would be bird-safe and got a favorable response!
03/22/2025

I filed an issue with Fishers asking them to make sure the new lights would be bird-safe and got a favorable response!

01/28/2025

Fishers Parks and Recreation is in the process of redesigning all the signage in all the parks, for a more uniform park-goer experience. That's why the sign at the entrance of Ritchey Woods has been taken down.

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10/17/2024

Congratulations to Fishers for owning Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve for 20 years!

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09/11/2024
08/13/2020

Danesa StolzDanesa Stolz is the Chief Naturalist at Fishers Parks and holds a Bachelor of Science from Ball State University in Natural Resources and Environmental Management, and a minor in […]

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10410 Hague Road
Fishers, IN
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