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The Marion County Park District, in north central Ohio, includes five beautiful parks.

Marion Tallgrass Trail: This paved multi-use recreational trail is 12.44 miles long, reaching the Hardin County line. An adaptive bike share program is available by reservation for individuals with physical challenges.

Marion Community Foundation Lake: Guests can fish in this 53 acre lake, located near Herr Road, and non-motorized boating is permitted, with certain restrictions.
Terradise Nature Preserve, in eastern Marion County, offers a shelter house, hiking trails, geocaching, and peaceful reflection near the beautiful Olentangy River.

Greenspur, north of Prospect, features woods, a small wetland pond, and will contain a picnic shelter.

Myers Woods, near the Killdeer Plains Wildlife area in northern Marion County, is a wonderful place to take a short stroll in the quiet woods.
Caledonia Nature Preserve is a beautiful streamside forest near the village of Caledonia.
Marion County Park District 2025 Programs
- ** Please note that the programs can be canceled due to weather or other circumstancces.
- ** We cancel the programs on the Marion County Park District and Marion Tallgrass Trail Facebook pages.
- ** Programs start 6 minutes after starting time.
- ** All of our programs are for free and do not require a registration to attend
Marion County Park District 2025 Program | |
Creeking For Critters PDF | |
Kiddos at the Park Flyer 2025 | |
Morning Bird Watching | |
Summer Nature Hike | |
Night Hike At The Park | |
Prairie Plant Tour | |
Bird Watching | |
Rock Painting | |
Creeking For Critters JPG |
Storage facility bid advertisement
Marion County Park District advertisement for bid
Storage facility bids due: 4:00 P.M., Thursday, July 31, 2025 by email
to:
Marioncountyparkdistrict@gmail.com
Contract Base Bid Estimate: $120,000. ALT #1:3,000.
Receive electronic Bid Documents by email to:
Megan.Bowman@burgessniple.com, (614)459-2050
July 2,6,13 2025
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