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PARK

Canal Park

23352 Canal Road
Circleville, OH 43113

TRAIL

Pickaway Trail

South of 23352 Canal Rd
Circleville, OH 43113

PRESERVE

Metzger Preserve

300 Ballard Ave
Williamsport, OH 43164

TRAIL

River Trails

Scioto River | Darby Creek | Deer Creek

PARK

Logan Elm
Memorial Park

OH 361
Circleville, OH 43113

PRESERVE

Cooks Creek
Nature Preserve

16405 US 23
South Bloomfield, OH 43103

TRAIL

Roundtown Trail

440 Nicholas Drive
Circleville, OH 43113

Announcing the Pickaway County Park District Photo Contest!

We are excited to launch the Pickaway County Park District’s “Live Here. Work Here. Play Here.” Photo Contest! This is your chance to showcase your photography skills while celebrating the beauty and vibrancy of Pickaway County. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just enjoy capturing moments with your camera, we invite you to participate in this exciting contest. Photo Subject

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Announcing the Pickaway County Park District Photo Contest!

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Welcome Our First Animal Ambassadors! ✨🐸

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District Publishing Rules

2025 Park & Trail Improvement Grant application now open!!

The Pickaway County Park District is now taking applications for our 2025 Park and Trail Improvement Grant. Since 2015 the Park District has awarded over $600,000 to support 66 local park and trail projects here in Pickaway County. For the 2025 grant cycle, the Park District has allotted $100,000 to support Pickaway County’s local park and trail projects in the

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2025 Park & Trail Improvement Grant application now open!!

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Washington Township Completes First Leg of Walking Path at Martha Hitler Park

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Protecting Ohio’s Biodiversity: The Battle Against Invasive Plant Species

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📢 2025 Park & Trail Improvement Grant Applicati

📢 2025 Park & Trail Improvement Grant Applications Now Open! 🌳🚶‍♂️

The Pickaway County Park District is excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Park and Trail Improvement Grant are now being accepted! Since 2015, we've awarded over $600,000 to fund 66 local park and trail projects in Pickaway County. For the 2025 cycle, we're offering $100,000 to support even more improvements!

📅 Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM. 🏆 Grant awards announced: By January 31, 2025.

Pick up applications at our HQ, 16405 US Hwy 23, South Bloomfield, OH, or visit our website for more details. For questions, call us at 740-420-5451 or email wcaudill@pickawaycountyohio.gov.

#PickawayCounty #ParkGrants #TrailGrants #CommunityDevelopment #PickawayParks #GrantOpportunity

We regret to inform you that tomorrow's Pond Ecolo

We regret to inform you that tomorrow's Pond Ecology program has been canceled due to unfavorable conditions. We look forward to seeing you at one of our other programs soon!

🌟 Join us for a FREE Tai Chi experience in the

🌟 Join us for a FREE Tai Chi experience in the beautiful parks with OSU Extension and The Park District! 🌳✨

🧘‍♀️ Perfect for beginners, this class helps reduce arthritis pain, prevent falls, enhance flexibility, and improve both physical and mental balance. Plus, you can participate seated or standing!

📅 When: Friday, October 11th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Park District Headquarters, 16405 US-23, South Bloomfield, OH 43103

We'll be practicing outdoors on the grass along paved paths! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move to a fully accessible indoor space. Seating available upon request. Please note, an adult must accompany all children under 12.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve your well-being! 🌈

👉 Registration is required. Email mellis@pickawaycountyohio.gov to secure your spot today!

#TaiChi #Wellness #FreeEvent #OSUExtension #ParkDistrict #SouthBloomfield #TaiChiForBeginners

Why the leaves change Color? Many people believe

Why the leaves change Color?

Many people believe that frost is responsible for the change in colors, but Jack Frost has little to do with it. In fact, many times leaves change color before the first hint of frost.

Leaves change color in the fall due to a natural process called "senescence," which occurs as the growing season ends. Throughout spring and summer, leaves act as factories, using chlorophyll to produce food for the tree. Chlorophyll gives leaves their green color, but as days shorten and temperatures cool, the chlorophyll breaks down, allowing other pigments to become visible.

Carotenoids, which are always present but hidden by chlorophyll, give leaves their yellow and orange hues. Anthocyanins, produced in response to bright light and excess sugars, create red colors. As the green fades, these pigments bring out the brilliant colors of autumn.

Make sure you get out to experience the beauty of fall at one of our parks or guided hikes #AutumnLeaves #FallColors #LeafPeeping #NatureLovers #OutdoorAdventures #SenescenceProcess #ParkExploration #GuidedHikes #AnthocyaninColors #CarotenoidHuesbefore the colors have faded.

🌳 Join Us for a Group Walk at Canal Park! 🌳

🌳 Join Us for a Group Walk at Canal Park! 🌳

Come explore the beauty of Canal Park with the Park District and volunteer Cindy Whited! Enjoy a peaceful morning walk along a grass path and immerse yourself in nature. 🦋🍂

🗓 When: Wednesday, October 9th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
📍 Where: Canal Park, 23352 Canal Road, Circleville, OH 43113