Exploring the outdoor world in Pickaway County.
Four years ago, Alexis Beals found herself in a hospital, fearfully waiting for a loved one to be treated, when suddenly she saw a funny-looking rock. It was painted to resemble a caterpillar, with other tiny rocks glued on to the larger one to create tiny feet. On the back was painted a sweet message. […]
Martha Hitler Park has an exciting new addition for park goers, a new restroom! Thanks to the help from a Pickaway County Park District grant, the Park and Trail Improvement Grant, Washington Township replaced their Porta John with a new, handicap accessible, restroom. Though this project may not invoke off the wall excitement from most, […]
Fishing is an inexpensive, fun way of enjoying nature. You can use a simple long stick, a piece of string with a cork and a hook on the end. Another option is to purchase an all-inclusive set with rod, reel, hooks, bobbers, and line all set up and ready to fish! Children fishing kits tend […]
The Pickaway County Park District is pleased to announce we have opened over 2 miles of new, natural surface walking paths through Metzger Preserve. Also, the Park District contracted with Darby Creek Field and Flowers to help beautify and restore the prairies in the preserve with thousands of native wildflowers. Later this summer and fall, […]
Even though Pickaway Parks District does not have a motorized trail it is important for all of us to understand the rules governing the use of them on private and public land. The ATV community are a responsible and very involved group in several parts of Ohio. Many of them have extensive presences on Facebook […]
Are you needing a day outside? Feeling a little brain fog? Try getting out on trail around Deer Creek State Park. Discover the seven different hiking trails long, short, hilly or flat. They are well-marked by the parking lots and give you detailed descriptions of the length. The Marsh and Meadow walks are nice and […]
The Pickaway County Park District is looking for your ideas about the proposed Scioto River pedestrian bridge! The plans for this bridge will connect the City of Circleville with the west extent of the Pickaway Trail as well as Canal Park and its over 5 miles of trail! The District is expecting that the project […]
Have you found Metzger Preserve off of St. Rt. 22? It is located just inside Williamsport, Ballard Park 9, Ballard Ave. 43164. Drive toward the water tower. These 52 acres, south of Ballard Park, is currently planted in CRP prairie contract until 2021. This means you will see tall grass prairies. We maintain this area […]
Pickaway Parks District offices have moved to the old PDI, Pickaway Diversified Incorporated building, 548 Lancaster Pike (State Rt. 22). Same great parks services just a newly remodeled office and maintenance space. This move will provide a dry warm working environment for repairing mowers and other equipment. We are now down the road from the […]