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Art Van Atta Park
N. Dixie Drive & Benchwood Road – 3180 Benchwood Summertime
action at the 148 acres at Art Van Atta Park includes softball
on three lighted ball diamonds for exciting night games.
Bowman Park
Bowman Park, on Corwin Avenue in Waynesville, Ohio came
into existence as part of an agreement and development plan
between the Village of Waynesville and Woodie Bowman, developer
of a restaurant and entertainment complex on U.S. 42 in
Waynesville. Mr. Bowman donated 25 acres of land along the
Little Miami River to the Warren County Park District, as
a part of the agreement and development plan for the Der
Duetchler Restaurant, gift shops and entertainment center.
The Warren County Park District, with assistance from public
meetings, engineering and design consultation, designed
and developed the raw land into Bowman Park. As the Warren
County Park District developed this land for playfied and
park development, more land was made available by Mr. Bowman.
When fully developed, the Bowman park complex is expected
to be 45 acres or more. All of the land is located within
the 100 year flood plain elevation, adjacent to the Little
Miami River. Therefore it is not suitable for commercial
or residential uses, but excellent for park use.
Caesar Creek State Park
Camping, swimming, water skiing and boating are available
on this 2,830-acre lake. Forty-three miles of hiking trails
traverse the 4,700-acre park. Hunting and fishing are permitted
in certain areas.
8570 E. Ohio Route 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068-9719. (513)
897-1120.
Cave Lake
1132 Bell Hollow Road, Hillsboro, St. Rt..50 to St. Rt.
753 to Bell Hollow Rd. Over 400 campsites (300 electric).
Water coaster, beach, cabins. Open April 1 thru October
1.
Phone: (937) .588-3252 or (614) 335-2433
Clint Flutz Scenic River Access Park
Clint Flutz Scenic River Access Park is located in the village
of Corwin, Ohio in Wayne Township. It lies directly east
of our present Bowman Park, and offers more than 1000 fees
to frontage on the Little Miami National and State Scenic
River.
Cowan Lake State Park
Recreational opportunities abound at one of two state parks
in Clinton County. The Cowan Lake region was once a stronghold
of the Miami and Shawnee Indians and has a fine stand of
beech-maple forest. Twenty-seven family cabins are available
year-round for fantastic getaways. Camping is also a popular
activity at Cowan Lake with 254 campsites, 237 with electric.
Sailing, swimming, hiking, fishing, and hunting are also
available at this quiet reserve. Park website:
www.cowanlakestatepark.org
P.O. Box 765, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 289-2105.
Craig Minard Memorial Park
Craig Minard Memorial Park is a newly acquired six acre
facility at 3460 Fields Ertel Rd., Loveland, Ohio. When
completed, this new park will be comprised of soccer fields
and a picnic shelter. It was conveyed to the Park District
by the developer of Mallard Crossing apartment complex.
The park is named in memory of Dr. Craig Minard, a local
dentist and father and soccer coach for a sixth grade girls
soccer team, who died in a tragic accident in the summer
of 1996. Dr. Minard was loved by family, friends and team
members and will be remembered for his generous gifts of
time and talent to the young athletes he coached.
David R. Williams Memorial Park
This 26-acre park plays host to many activities for children
of all ages and features a unique handicapped-accessible
playground
East Fife Avenue, Wilmington
Hatton-Lukens Park
Hatton-Lukens Park, located near Caesar Creek Lake on
Harveysburg Rd. in Harveysburg, Ohio is a memorial to Eleanor
Hatton and Miriam Hatton Lukens. It was originally established
as a wildlife sanctuary in November of 1973 by the conveyance
of land to the Warren County Park District designated for
use as a wildflower and bird sanctuary. In 1989 the park
was modified through a trade for land more suitable for
use as a park with play fields. The present Hatton-Lukens
Park is located off State Route 73 near Harveysburg, where
play fields, playground facilities, shelters, picnic grounds,
horseshoe and sand volleyball facilities are available and
get daily use from grateful residents in the community.
Development of the present park facility was made possible
through generous gifts from Miriam Lukens.
Highlands Nature Sanctuary
This 565 acre sanctuary contains a tremendous gorge along
with geologic formations such as caves and dolomite cliffs
accented by spring wildflower displays.A full schedule
of events relating to natural history & ecological self-sufficiency
can be accessed at www.highlandssanctuary.org. Open for
hiking & wilderness permits obtained two weeks in advance.
Permit holders may reserve accommodations ahead of time
for camping & overnight lodging by calling (937) 365-1935.
Guided tours by the Highlands Nature Sanctuary.
7629 Cave Road, P.O. Box 457, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612 Phone:
(937) 363-1363.
Ivins Memorial Park
Ivins Memorial Park is located at 1422 Phillips Road,
Lebanon, Ohio near St. Rt.. 23 and I-71 interchange. It
has soccer facilities, and a picnic shelter. Ivins Park
became possible through a generous gift of land by Anna
and LeRoy Ivins, who wanted to honor and memorialize Harry
LeRoy Ivins and provide a safe place for the children
of the community to enjoy play fields and open space near
their home.
Judge Arthur O. Fisher Park
The 150 acres of Arthur O. Fisher Park offer eight ball
diamonds, twelve basketball courts, ten tennis courts
and four volleyball courts. Or cast your line into the
five or two acre ponds and wait for the fish to bite.
Fishing licenses are not required. There are paths to
explore and prairies to discover.
5661 Dayton-Liberty Road
J.W. Denver Williams Jr. Memorial Park
This beautiful park features ball diamonds, tennis courts,
and ponds for the enjoyment of thousands of visitors annually.
Rombach Avenue, Wilmington.
Kesling Park
Kesling Park is a 15 acre tract located at 7201 Red Lion
Five Point Rd., Springboro, Ohio. Conveyed by National
Cash Register (NCR) in May of 1970. The property was developed
as a play field and playground facility with rest rooms,
water and electric and shelters added in 1990. Playground
equipment was added in 1992; baseball dugouts, basketball
and volleyball facilities added in 1993, all with the
help of donations through the generosity of contributors,
including Concrete Technology who donated the dugouts.
Landen Deerfield Park
Located at 2258 U.S. 22 and 3 in Deerfield Township, Landen
Deerfield Park got started with the purchase of land from
the Nature Conservancy through Joseph D. Landen. This
led to the formation of the Warren County Park District,
which was originally formed to manage and develop the
property for community use. Later, an additional 45 acre
wooded tract at the rear of the play fields was conveyed
to the Park District by the Nature Conservancy Trust,
with stipulations that it remain in a substantially natural
state limited and restrictions on development limited
to trails and handicapped access for the natural areas.
The successes of the play fields, plus the nature hiking
and biking trail on the additional tract are well known.
Landen has seven full size baseball and one T-Ball field,
with rest rooms, water and electric and shelters. There
is a lake where fishing is welcome. Hiking and nature
watching is popular in the wooded area where the mountain
bike trails were developed. In June of 1999, the Kenda
Off Road Mountain Bike Racing Series second of seven race
events was held at Landen Park.
Loeb Memorial Park
The Loeb Memorial Park is located in Warren County, Ohio
in Turtlecreek Township on the west side of State Route
123, 3 miles to the northwest of the city of Lebanon, Ohio.
The property is bounded by SR 123 to the north and east,
agricultural land to the south and west.
Madison Lakes Park
Madison Lakes Park is located a half-mile off of West
Third Street on Olive Road. Two cold, spring-fed lakes
are perfect for the angler. Madison Lakes boasts crappies,
bluegill, catfish, carp and largemouth bass. Scenery and
cool breezes at Madison Lakes make it a favorite place
for picnicking. The two picnic shelters may be reserved
for your next outing. In addition, there are three volleyball
courts and a children’s play area.
581 Olive Road off West Third Street
Miller's Nature Sanctuary
A steep-walled gorge of dolomite lined with wildflower
draped slopes is the backdrop for this preserve. Small
tributaries trickle over waterfalls as they make their
way to the gorge. April and May are the best months to
visit this dazzling display. Access with written permission.
For more information call: (937) 544-9750
Paint Creek State Park
Located amid the breathtaking scenery of the Paint Creek
Valley, Paint Creek features a 1,200 acre lake with fine
fishing, boating and swimming. A modern campground and
meandering trails invite outdoor enthusiasts to explore
and enjoy the 9,000 acres of rolling hills and streams
of this scenic area.
U.S. 50, East of Hillsboro, Park Office: (937) 365-1401
Camp Office: (937) 981-7061
Pike Lake State Park
Located at 1847 Pike Lake Road, near Bainbridge. Nature
programs, camping, hiking, picnicking, boat rentals, boat
ramps and winter sports. Visitor center, lodge and cabins.
Call: (614) 493-2212.
Rocky Fork State Park
9800 N. Shore Drive, Hillsboro, 4 miles east on St. Rt.
124. With 2,080 acres of lake and 1,384 of land. Boating
with unlimited horsepower, camping, hunting, hiking, mountain
bike trail, fishing, picnicking, with two swimming beaches.
16 boat launching ramps, dock and boat rentals. 200 campsites
(70) with electric.
Call: (937) 393-4284 or Call: 1-800-BUCKEYE for more information
Thomas A. Cloud Memorial Park
124 acres, Tom Cloud Park offers 12 tennis courts for
tournaments, leagues, lessons or just a friendly game.
There are also ten ball diamonds and two sand volleyball
courts, four soccer fields and two basketball courts for
team play, and an exercise trail for fitness enthusiasts.
A variety of play equipment offers slides and tunnels
to challenge the imagination. A total of six picnic shelters
offer shade for those who want to be out of the sun.
4707 Brandt Pike
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