2018 Park and Playground Roundup

Swing into summer and get outside! Thanks to a variety of parks and playgrounds around town, there’s plenty of space to stay active. The Findlay area is full of outdoor fun. Here’s your go-to guide, including a couple for handicap accessibility.

River Landings

Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.
Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.

700 Fox St, Findlay

Features: Playground, Blanchard River trails, and picnic sites.

Riverbend Recreation Area

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16618 Township Rd 208, Findlay

Features: There are three different playgrounds at Riverbend so take some time to explore and choose the one that’s right for your family.

The Meadows features Tree House Adventure Playground which has a variety of slides and ways to climb up into treehouse-like landings (typically a hit with the big kids).

Oxbow is the perfect playground for toddlers and preschoolers with baby swings and smaller climbing equipment.

Big Oaks has a combination of equipment that will appeal to both big and little kids, making it a great choice when you have multiple kids with a wide age range. Riverbend is also an ideal place to hike, play disc golf, fish or let furry friends run at the dog park.

Tips: Paved paths wind through the park and connect playgrounds, so bring your bikes, scooters and helmets and let the kids ride to their heart’s content.

Miracle Playground

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3430 N Main St, Findlay

Features: This playground is a must-see! Miracle Park opened last fall with a baseball field and playground for children of all abilities to enjoy, and it is impressive. With sensory-stimulating activities, a variety of slides, handicap-accessible swings and more, there are plenty of unique ways for little ones to play. The playground is covered with a rubberized surface for safe landings and awnings provide some shade during sunny days. A little bit “off the beaten path” but well worth exploring!

Tips: This playground can be a little tricky to find, so follow the signs to Miracle Park behind the Marathon Diamonds. This is not the same playground as the one adjacent to The Cube parking lot. Miracle Park can also be accessed from County Road 99 near Interstate 75.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods

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6100 US Route 224, Findlay

Features: The playground at Litzenberg is fairly small but its setting is large and magnificent. This park is truly a great asset on the west side of town. In addition to slides and climbing structures, families can explore nature trails, take a walk through the 1800’s period garden or visit the 1847 McKinnis homestead during public programs. Make time to explore the area, incorporate a history lesson and take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature.

Tips: Restrooms and a drinking fountain are attached to the large red Activity Barn. Hiking trails are great for family activities and trails are color-coded with markers throughout to guide you. Download a map of Litzenberg Memorial Woods with information about each trail at hancockparks.com

Riverside Park

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231 McManness Ave, Findlay

Features: Hancock County’s oldest park has a beautiful location overlooking the Blanchard River. Riverside is an ideal place to spend a lazy summer day. The main playground is nestled next to the river and features equipment for both younger and older kids, including double teeter-totters (2 kids on each side), twisty slides and a tire swing. Head across McManness Avenue for a playground with smaller equipment, an adorable wooden playhouse and a rubberized play surface.

Additionally: Waterfalls Pavilion, trails, dams, fishing, volleyball, and pool!

Tips: Zonta Landing Boat Rentals is open from 1-7pm on weekends beginning Memorial Day and continuing through Labor Day. Canoes, kayaks and pedal boats can be rented for $5 per half hour. Plan accordingly and add some fun water activities to your park day! Contact Hancock Parks District for more information: hancockparks.com.

Fort Findlay at Emory Adams Park

Photo courtesy of visitfindlay.com.
Photo courtesy of visitfindlay.com.

1827 S Blanchard St, Findlay

Not many amenities here, but who needs them with this playground kingdom??

Bluffton Village Park

County Line Rd, Bluffton

Features: Bike paths, sporting fields, and playground!

Buckeye Park

Photo courtesty of Eric Smith (google.images.com).
Photo courtesy of Eric Smith (google.images.com).

N Main St, Bluffton

Features: Playground, shuffleboard, basketball, and Buckeye Lake fishing!

Cloe Greiner Community Park

180 Park Dr S, McComb

Features: Swimming pool, playground, volleyball, picnic spots and more!

Arcadia Lions Community Park

Brown Rd, Arcadia

Features: Baseball fields, playground, picnic spots and a renovated community center available to rent!

Benton Ridge Community Park

Pine St, Rawson

Features: Playground, picnic spots, volleyball and a community center available for rent.

Arlington Community Park

Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.
Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.

Park St, Arlington

Features: Sporting fields, swimming pool, playground and enclosed shelter available for rent.

Gray Park

Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.
Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.

417 N Vine St, Fostoria

Features: Playground, grills and picnic sites. (And a sledding hill for winter!)

Jenera Village Park

Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.
Photo courtesy of hancockparks.com.

18800 OH-698, Jenera

Features: Multiple sporting facilities, playground, horseshoes, and community center available for rent!

Firestine Park

Photo courtesy of visitfindlay.com.
Photo courtesy of visitfindlay.com.

900 5th St, Findlay

Features: Playground, picnic tables, grills, and short disc-golf course.

Rawson Park

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Photo courtesy of mapofplay.kaboom.org.

720 River St, Findlay

Features: Softball diamond, picnic tables, new playground equipment, tennis courts and more!

West Park

1425 Byal Ave, Findlay

Features: Playground, picnic tables, basketball court and more!

 

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