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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 | |
| Paleontology In The Park | |
| Skillful Skull Program | |
| Night Hike at The Park | |
| Nature Hike | |
| Monarch Hike | |
| WONDERFUL wORLD oF pAW Paw's | |
| Bug Quest Insect Collecting |