- The Charleston Falls Preserve parking lot will be closed May 16-18 for resurfacing. Please park at the entrance west of the main lot on Ross Road. The park will be open!<br>
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- Message from the Director
Spring is in full swing and there are many opportunities at the Miami County Parks to get you outside! Coming up on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. is our Annual Art Fair at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve. Guests can come out for a day of shopping, food and an opportunity to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift. This beautiful outdoor setting is the perfect place to spend a relaxing day.
The Hug the Earth Family Festival on May 19 from 12 – 5 p.m. is also going to be full of exciting outdoor activities. This year it will be held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve. Lots of new activities such as a rock climbing wall, zip line and high ropes course will be at this year’s festival. This is a great way to try out some outdoor adventure activities. For the younger kids there will be a rock dig, Invertebrate Village Play Area, live animals, a fairy house/gnome home build and more. For all ages is the ever exciting Kentucky Reptile Zoo and sing along with the Banana Slug String Band. We hope to see you there!
Our first trail run/walk of the 2012 Trail Run Challenge will be held at Hobart Urban Nature Preserve on May 20. The challenge is a series of five runs/walks of various distances in five different parks from May through October. This is a great way to get fit! You still have time to register for the series. When you register for the series you get 5 races for the price of four and you receive a special Tech shirt at the final race.
These are just a few of the many great things going on at the Park District. So, make sure you take time to get outside and visit Your parks!
- Upcoming Programs
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- Hug the Earth Family Festival
- Hobart Trail Run
- “Doggy Fashion Show” Dog Social
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 - Park of the Month
- Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
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- Eco-Splorers Camp Registration Now Open!
by Holly Clagett - School is coming to a close very shortly, so have you asked yourself what you are going to do with three months of summer vacation? Summer is the time to get off the couch and head for the door. It’s time to go outside and play! Why not join the Eco-Splorers 2012 Summer Camps as we splish and splash in the creek, shake and rattle Native American instruments, and crunch and pop across the bike path. We are doing it all, all summer long!
Registration is now open and camps fill up quickly! So, if you’re interested in having a blast this summer, complete the registration form and waiver and turn it in with your payment to Miami County Park District Central Office at 2645 E. St. Rt. 41 Troy, Ohio 45373. You will not be registered until we receive all of your information and payment. The fee for each week long program is only $20.00 (non-refundable) for Miami County Residents and $40 (non-refundable) for non-Miami County residents. Keep in mind that we are going to be outside for all the programs, so dress appropriately for the weather, and do not forget to bring a snack and water bottle. Also, a special note for those who plan on attending the Bike Trail Discovery Week: remember to bring your own bikes and that you are responsible for the transport of your bike from the daily starting spot along the bike trail.
Click here to get detailed information on the Eco-Splorers Summer Camps. We hope all of you have a wonderful summer outside and hope to see you soon!
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- Canoe Float Registration Open!
Registration is now open for our Canoe Floats to be held on June 30 and July 14. Both programs depart Treasure Island in Troy at 9 a.m. There is a $5 per paddler fee for Miami County residents and a $10 fee for non-Miami County residents.
If you are interested in registering for the Canoe Floats please fill out the registration form and return with your payment made payable to Miami County Park District and mail or drop off to the Miami County Park District Central Office, c/o Canoe Floats, 2645 E. St. Rt. 41 Troy, Ohio 45373.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 937-335-6273.
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