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Field/Facility
Rentals
Requests are being accepted for the baseball, softball and soccer field rentals on National Trail Parks and Recreation facilities. Persons interested should stop at the
NTPRD office to receive a Facility
Request Form.
Other
Parks & Facilities:
Aberfelda Woods Nature
Preserve Master
Plan
This 9 acre wooded lot is undeveloped with no public access, located in
the Aberfelda housing development off Shrine Road.
Buck Creek Corridor
Master Plan
A 6.5 mile corridor along Buck Creek from C. J. Brown Dam to Mad River.
It
includes areas for bird watching, nature walks, historic reenactments, and
fishing.
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Daniel Hertzler House
930 South Tecumseh Road
The Daniel Hertzler House was built in 1854-1855, a Pennsylvania Style Bank House and is an interesting study of 19th century architecture, a design for convenience and an example of Midwestern individualism. The house was built as a farm home for a rich Mennonite and the furnishings reflect this theme. The décor
centers on the pre-Civil War period. There are a few pieces from the family and the remainder are antiques of the period.
Open every Sunday afternoon 1:00pm to 3:00pm
(June 1 - October 26)
Cost: Adults are $5.00 and
Students are $1.00.
The house is also open by appointment, for more information or to
make a tour appointment call 937- 882-6000.
Located on the premise
of George Rogers Clark Park.
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Eagle City Soccer Complex
Master
Plan
500 Eagle City Road. This complex has eight soccer fields. It is the
home of NTPRD Youth Soccer.
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Estel Wenrick Wetlands
Master Plan
2855 Union Road. The entrance is on Union
Road, ¼ mile south of Lower Valley Pike. It is 167 acres of woods,
trails and wet terrain suitable for the study of aquatic life and
wildlife.
This natural area is sensitive.
Please stay on the trail.
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Jack
Hemry Park
Master
Plan
At
400 Elk Avenue. The neighborhood park is a newly developed 6.6 acres with
picnic tables and playground equipment.
Layne
Addition Park Master
Plan
A
one acre park located at the corners of Courtland Avenue and Leland
Avenue, with playground equipment.
Mad River Reserve
At 4898 Lower Valley Pike. A 10 acre nature preserve, open only by
permit. Contact 882-6000 for more information.
Northern Estates Park
Master Plan
Located between Derr and Villa Roads. 10.5 acres of undeveloped nature
preserve, which is not currently
available to the public.
Perrin Woods
Master Plan
In the area of Parkwood and Southern Avenues. The woods is 17.7 acres of
undeveloped nature preserve.
Peckuwe Village
Battle Site
At 5638 Lower Valley Pike. Visit
the Davidson
Interpretive Center where you can view the 1780 battle site and
displays, then visit the Time Travelers Gift Shoppe.
Stadium Annex
At 1425 Mitchell Boulevard next to Carleton Davidson
Stadium, lighted
baseball field. Home to Clark State Community College Baseball Team in the spring as well as adult and youth recreation leagues in the summer. The dimensions are 340' down the lines, 347' in the power allies, and 357' to centerfield.
Selma Road Park
Master Plan
724 York Street. This is a 14-acre park that includes a picnicking shelter house, ball
diamonds, and a playground. When conditions allow, the basketball
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Sherman
Avenue Park
Master Plan
760 Sherman Avenue. The 70 acres includes playground, outdoor basketball
court, a football field and picnic shelter house.
Access to the park is limited on Sherman Avenue as the bridge over Buck Creek is being replaced. Park users might consider using the
East Northern Avenue entrance/parking area while visiting the park until the bridge construction is complete in late 2008.
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Snider
Valley Recreation Complex Master
Plan
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1801 Snider Road phone (937)
882-6114
This
17-acre complex includes 3 unlit baseball / softball fields.
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Standpipe Park
Master Plan
32 North Greenmont Avenue. The one acre park includes an accessible playground.
Trails
There
are four main trails within the National Trail Park and Recreation
District: Buck Creek, Little Miami Scenic, Prairie Grass, and Simon Kenton.
Trails
Virgil A. Mabra Park
Master Plan
1413 Oakleaf Avenue. An 80 acre park, formerly known as Rose Street Park,
includes picnic shelter house, baseball / softball fields, and outdoor
basketball courts.
Wheldon Park
1525 East Street & Freemont Avenue area. An 8.3 acre park which includes
playground and open space.
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