It is a springhouse with stainless steel sinks and faucets that is maintained by the city. It is along the roadside at the edge of the park and has a small area to park.
From 77 South turn right onto Fulton Ave (from 77 North turn right on Fulton) follow Fulton Ave to Monument Rd (Woody’s Rootbeer stand is on the corner. ) Turn right on Monument. The spring will be a short ways on the right hand side.
the pin on the map is wrong.
it should be
Latitude – Longitude:
40.815227,-81.391649
Lat: 40° 48′ 54.8172″
Long: -81° 23′ 29.9364″
Also the spring is back in operation, though the water is now controlled by 2 electronic buttons, one of them is broken already last I was there.
As for water quality, its an artesian well, water filters through layers of rocks, also the city tests it quarterly I believe. Only problems come with the pipes that bring it to the surface. And they are all new. Lot of minerals, when I use it to make coffee I have to descale the coffeepot more often.
Based on VERiFy testing strips everything is OK, but still I feel like this water has some weird taste. We used to go to Deep Springs Trout Club and that water tasted better, way crisper, satisfying. Last time Trout club charged $0.36/gallon that’s why we switched to John Barker park
The source for this spring house is the Sugarcreek Aqufier … all Canton city water is drawn from the Beach City/Sugarcreek wells that they maintain and pump up to Canton .. this water is pure well water before it gets treated … Ohio Food, Drug and Dairy as well as Canton Board of Health regularly test it and test results are public record … Great Tasting Water!
Just went and it is under reconstruction. A local said there were problems with the pipes so it was being rebuilt and would reopen. Don’t know when this will be completed.
Currently there is some construction going on in the area, and the springhouse is currently inactive. Not sure when it will be back on. I asked the construction worker and he couldn’t give me an answer.
This spring’s pump is currently not in service. I’ve been told by the Canton City Park Dept that the building is going to be rebuilt and back in operation by the end of the year.
The pinpoint on the map is at the wrong location. It should be at 1611 12th St NW, Canton, OH 44708 or GPS 40.809732, -81.391178. It’s located beside the West Branch Trail of Herbert L. Fisher Walking Track that runs through Stadium Park. It’s close to the corner of 12th St. NW and Monument Rd. NW. There’s parking for seven vehicles. The City of Canton constructed the spring house with stainless steal sinks and faucets for sanitation and public convience, and tests the water. The spring house is wheelchair accessible.
When I live in Canton back in the mid 1990’s, I went to this spring house often to get water. It was some of the best water I’ve ever tasted. It hits the spot and tastes very good after walking the track. Should I be back in the Canton area, I’ll make sure to have a few jugs with me for the water.
Incidentally, after a hike and a long drink of water, walk, bike, or drive to another great Canton institution… Taggart’s Ice Cream Parlor at 1401 Fulton Rd. NW, Canton, OH! Taggart’s has the best ice cream, and they make it themselves. My favorite back in the 1990’s was Peanut Butter Fudge, and it was great! After some great ice cream, head back to the track to walk it off and then get some more water at the spring house. 😉 LOL
Actually, the original pinpoint was correct. The spring is NOT at 12th Street, it’s where 17th dead-ends at Monument Rd. I have lived in Canton my entire 37 years and have used this spring many times… AND it’s right by a family friend’s house. I am very familiar with this location, and it is definitely not at 12th and Monument Rd. That building is a public restroom.
If you’d be so kind, can you please provide us the correct address and/or pin coordinates so we can update the system? You can use this tool to find it: https://itouchmap.com/latlong.html — Thanks in advance! ~FindASpring.com Team (Q)
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Filling 2.5 Gallon Alive Waters Jug
When you get to the spring, remember to first give back before you take. Springs are considered sacred in indigenous cultures around the world for their life giving water and also as a connection to the inner earth. A powerful and simple way to give back is to clean up. Is there any trash that needs to be collected? Could you move any dead leaves or sticks to improve the flow rate? Show up in service. Some other wonderful ways to give is with a moment of expressing verbal gratitude, singing songs to the water, offering the water an ethically sourced crystal, a feather, or some other physical gift. Flowers are a popular and beautiful thing to offer, but please be careful to source organic ones as most flowers from the store are sprayed with pesticides and can be toxic to put near a spring. Also, flowers can attract bugs as they decay, so it can be best to offer them to the flowing water directly or a little downstream from the spring head.
When gathering the water, fill the jug as close to the spring head as possible, never gather downstream. Be very careful as wet glass is extremely slippery. Make sure the lid is securely fastened. When transporting the spring water home, the jugs can sometimes slide around the car. Secure them in place or wrap them with towels or something so they don’t crash into each other.
How you store your spring water is essential. It is not pasteurized like spring water from the store, so it will start growing algae if left in direct sunlight. This is good because it means it’s alive! If the water you drink can’t even support the most basic life forms, how do you think it will support your body? Store your water in a cool, dark place such as a dark corner, pantry or closet. The fridge is ideal if you have room. Some people prefer to filter their water through a Berkey filter before drinking, but if the spring is pure, it’s not necessary. We drink our spring water completely unfiltered.
How long the water stays good for depends on how cold a temperature it’s stored at. Spring water is best fresh. We personally do not prefer to drink spring water past 2 weeks old. However, we know other people that will drink it at a month old. It’s great to get in a rhythm where you know how long the water lasts you and put your collection day on the calendar in advance.
I believe that water is calling us to reconnect with her in the deepest way, to gather our own water. Just like our ancestors did. Our ancestors didn’t have fancy water machines. They also didn’t create villages or settle where there was no water. Water was revered as the center of the community and the nodal point around which life could spiral out and take root.
Here’s to restoring the sacred connection with the waters of life.
Written by Dakota Chanel. Water Priestess and Ceremonialist. DakotaChanel.com
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the pin on the map is wrong.
it should be
Latitude – Longitude:
40.815227,-81.391649
Lat: 40° 48′ 54.8172″
Long: -81° 23′ 29.9364″
Also the spring is back in operation, though the water is now controlled by 2 electronic buttons, one of them is broken already last I was there.
As for water quality, its an artesian well, water filters through layers of rocks, also the city tests it quarterly I believe. Only problems come with the pipes that bring it to the surface. And they are all new. Lot of minerals, when I use it to make coffee I have to descale the coffeepot more often.
Based on VERiFy testing strips everything is OK, but still I feel like this water has some weird taste. We used to go to Deep Springs Trout Club and that water tasted better, way crisper, satisfying. Last time Trout club charged $0.36/gallon that’s why we switched to John Barker park
This spring is closed through the end of December 2016.
As of May 10th, 2019 the new spring house is up and running. I did not stop, but will be soon, and I’ll take a photo.
The source for this spring house is the Sugarcreek Aqufier … all Canton city water is drawn from the Beach City/Sugarcreek wells that they maintain and pump up to Canton .. this water is pure well water before it gets treated … Ohio Food, Drug and Dairy as well as Canton Board of Health regularly test it and test results are public record … Great Tasting Water!
The wellhouse has reopened and is still tasting great.
This is some of thee most delicious water I have ever tasted
The springhouse is finished and now open
It is now reopen!
when will the spring be open?
Just went and it is under reconstruction. A local said there were problems with the pipes so it was being rebuilt and would reopen. Don’t know when this will be completed.
It is December 2nd I mean third and I’m wondering if it is open now the water place freshwater
The spring house just reopened! I got some water yesterday and it is delicious!
John Barker Spring House re-opened August 11, 2017. Looks great!
Currently there is some construction going on in the area, and the springhouse is currently inactive. Not sure when it will be back on. I asked the construction worker and he couldn’t give me an answer.
This spring’s pump is currently not in service. I’ve been told by the Canton City Park Dept that the building is going to be rebuilt and back in operation by the end of the year.
Why is the water not running today. It’s great water
Where is the source of this water? It’s a sketchy neighborhood; how can we be sure the water is clean?
The pinpoint on the map is at the wrong location. It should be at 1611 12th St NW, Canton, OH 44708 or GPS 40.809732, -81.391178. It’s located beside the West Branch Trail of Herbert L. Fisher Walking Track that runs through Stadium Park. It’s close to the corner of 12th St. NW and Monument Rd. NW. There’s parking for seven vehicles. The City of Canton constructed the spring house with stainless steal sinks and faucets for sanitation and public convience, and tests the water. The spring house is wheelchair accessible.
When I live in Canton back in the mid 1990’s, I went to this spring house often to get water. It was some of the best water I’ve ever tasted. It hits the spot and tastes very good after walking the track. Should I be back in the Canton area, I’ll make sure to have a few jugs with me for the water.
Incidentally, after a hike and a long drink of water, walk, bike, or drive to another great Canton institution… Taggart’s Ice Cream Parlor at 1401 Fulton Rd. NW, Canton, OH! Taggart’s has the best ice cream, and they make it themselves. My favorite back in the 1990’s was Peanut Butter Fudge, and it was great! After some great ice cream, head back to the track to walk it off and then get some more water at the spring house. 😉 LOL
Thank you for providing us with the proper coordinates. The map has been adjusted. 🙂 -The Find A Spring Team
Actually, the original pinpoint was correct. The spring is NOT at 12th Street, it’s where 17th dead-ends at Monument Rd. I have lived in Canton my entire 37 years and have used this spring many times… AND it’s right by a family friend’s house. I am very familiar with this location, and it is definitely not at 12th and Monument Rd. That building is a public restroom.
If you’d be so kind, can you please provide us the correct address and/or pin coordinates so we can update the system? You can use this tool to find it: https://itouchmap.com/latlong.html — Thanks in advance! ~FindASpring.com Team (Q)
Does anyone know the current water quality of this spring? I will be in the area and don’t have a TDS meter….