Fitkin Spring

## Overview Fitkin Spring is a year-round natural spring located in the Sylvania area of Lucas County, Ohio. The spring feeds a persistent stream that originates behind 5646 Indian Trail and flows eastward, eventually joining Ten Mile Creek just south of the Sylvania Country Club. The water is reported to run clear at all times, and the stream has never been known to go dry — a testament to the reliability of the underground source feeding it. Sylvania sits atop glacial deposits left by the retreating Wisconsinan ice sheet, and the region's geology — layers of sand, gravel, and clay till over Silurian-age dolomite bedrock — creates ideal conditions for groundwater to emerge as springs. Fitkin Spring is one of these natural outlets, channeling cool, filtered groundwater to the surface year-round. ## Directions 1. Head to the Sylvania neighborhood near Fairway Lane and Indian Trail in Sylvania, Ohio (GPS: 41.7059843, -83.6849494). 2. The spring-fed stream begins behind **5646 Indian Trail**, where groundwater surfaces and begins flowing eastward. 3. The stream passes under **Fairway Lane** and re-emerges as an open channel just south of **5016 Fairway Lane**. 4. From there, the stream flows roughly 500 meters southeast to its confluence with **Ten Mile Creek**, located just south of the **Sylvania Country Club**. 5. The most accessible viewing point is near 5016 Fairway Lane, where the stream runs openly alongside the road. *Note: The spring originates in a residential area. Please be respectful of private property and access the stream only from public rights-of-way.* ## What to Expect Fitkin Spring produces a steady, reliable flow that feeds a small but well-defined stream. Visitors will find clear water running through a wooded, suburban landscape typical of northwest Ohio's older neighborhoods. The stream corridor is lush and green, especially in spring and summer, and the surrounding mature trees provide pleasant shade along the waterway. The stream flows continuously — even during dry summer months — making it a dependable water feature in the area. The water has been observed to remain clear year-round, suggesting a well-filtered underground source. The roughly 500-meter stretch between Fairway Lane and Ten Mile Creek offers a pleasant walk along the stream's path. Because the spring is situated in a residential neighborhood, there are no formal trails or facilities. Street parking is available along Fairway Lane. The terrain is generally flat and easy to navigate on foot. The confluence with Ten Mile Creek, near the Sylvania Country Club, is a scenic spot where the spring-fed stream joins the larger waterway.