11 May, 2008
Your Parks
General Parks Info
All Darke County Parks are open sunrise to sunset. Please park vehicles in designated lots and walk on marked trails. Help to protect the Parks by taking only memories and leaving only footprints. Please do not collect plants, animals or artifacts of any kind. Pets may be walked on a leash. Fishing is permitted with a state license. Biking is restricted to paved trails only. If you have questions or concerns please call the Nature Center at 548-0165 or email us.
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Situated along the scenic Greenville Creek on Ohio Street in Greenville, this 5 acre park offers a paved public canoe access and a black-topped walking and biking path that connects to Greenville City Parks trails.
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Our newest park is still under development, and will provide trails and observation platforms through 60 acres of restored wetland and prairie habitat. The park promises to be an excellent area for observing migratory birds and other wildlife.
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Spring wildflowers carpet the floor of this 32-acre mature oak-hickory woodland. Walk the 3/4 mile loop trail and be transported back in time to the wilderness of pre-settlement Darke County.
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This 15-acre pristine woodland is a limited access preserve used for scientific research under a lease agreement with ODNR. There are no trails or parking area, but Naturalist led public visits are held twice a year.
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Situated along Greenville Creek on N. Broadway St. in Greenville, this historic park features the Anthony Wayne Peace Council House, 250 year old oak trees, a scenic trestle bridge, and a restored prairie.
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Observe spectacular spring wildflowers and brilliant fall colors while walking the loop trails of this 55-acre preserve of mature woodland and restored prairie. This park also features a memorial trees trail.
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Over 2 miles of trails guide you through the woodlands, prairies, and wetlands of our largest preserve. The Nature Center located here features displays, library, gift shop, bird viewing area and meeting rooms for you to use and enjoy.
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A paved interpretive trail along Greenville Creek takes visitors to the historically significant Tecumseh Point, where the famous Shawnee War Chief burned fires from 1805-1808 in protest of the Treaty of Greene Ville.
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This 60-acre preserve of wetland, upland woods, and restored prairie provides habitat for a diversity of wildlife and bird species. A trail from the parking area leads to an observation blind along the wetland's edge.
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Hike a mile loop-trail through the prairie, pine grove, thicket, and riparian forest of this 35-acre nature preserve. The trail will lead you to a beautiful, unaltered section of the state-designated Scenic Greenville Creek.
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Parks News Updates
Summer Camps!
Updated 28 April, 2008
Darke County Parks will be releasing the dates for upcoming Summer Camps VERY soon! Check back here often...
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Art Guild Paint Out
Updated 28 April, 2008
Join the Greenville Art Guild at Shawnee Prairie on May 17th from 10am - 3pm.
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Saturday AM Bird Hikes
Updated 28 April, 2008
Join a Naturalist EVERY Saturday Morning in May for a morning bird hike. Hikes start at 9am.
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New Park GRAND OPENING!
Updated 6 May, 2008
Join us this Saturday, May 10th for the Grand Opening of Turkeyfoot Preserve!
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Spring Nature Notes
Updated 6 May, 2008
The spring Nature Notes is now available. Check out what is coming up in May!
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Battery Recycling
Updated 7 Feb, 2008
Lots of dead batteries laying around the house? Need some place to get rid of them? Find out more here!
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DCP Nature Notes e-mails!
Updated 7 Feb, 2008
Sign up now to start receiving DCP's new emails! Now you can receive your Nature Notes in COLOR, info on upcoming events / programs and more!
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Volunteer Trail Educators:
Updated 7 Feb, 2008
Volunteer Trail Educators work with the education staff and assist with school programs. Learn more here!
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