Walking trails wander through old woods.

The forest area is filled with mature white and red oaks, wild cherry and shag bark hickory.

Meadow plants grow in abundance.

In the meadow, grasses, goldenrod and fleabane thrive.

Stream bottom and wetland pond area.

The stream lowlands and nearby shallow wetlands host numerous moisture-adapted plants, as well as bullfrogs and toads.

Spring and fall wildflower displays.
Over 150 plant species have been identified at Pelton Park.  In the spring the elusive Green Dragon wildflower blooms, as do the Jack in the Pulpit, Spring-beauty and Mayapple.  The autumn display is lush with Wingstem and Arrowhead.

Home for many species of local wildlife.

A variety of birds and animals call Pelton Park their home.  Eastern Chipmunk and Fox Squirrel chatter among the oaks.  Regular nesters include Northern Cardinals, Indigo

      Buntings, Tufted Titmice, White breasted Nuthatches, House wrens and an occasional wood duck family. The small wetland pond provides an appealing habitat for painted

turtles and dragon flies.