City Parks:
For information about events and organized programs taking place in city parks contact:
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
900 South Collett . Lima, OH. 45804
419-221-5195 or 419-228-5462
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Parks:
For more information contact:
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District
2355 Ada Road . Lima, OH. 45801
Collett Street Recreation AreaCollett Street, south of Northshore Drive across from Hover Park, Lima
Soccer fields (3), ball diamonds (2), tennis courts (8), shuffleboard courts, multi-purpose areas, restrooms, picnic tables, bike rental (call 419-221-5195), drinking fountain, bleachers, and parking areas. The Rotary Riverwalk is a 5.1 mile paved hike and bike trail beginning at the Collett Street Recreation Area and continuing on to Heritage Park on Reed Road. You can also start at the Collett Street Recreation Area and walk east to Downtown Lima. return to top of page
Cook ParkLocated on Michael Avenue, Lima
Ball diamonds (2), basketball courts (3), biking/hiking/walking trail, picnic tables, shelter house and drinking fountain, multi-purpose area, playground, and parking areas. return to top of page
Dr. Martin Luther King ParkE.8th Avenue, Lima
Basketball courts (3), football fields (2), a ball diamond, hiking/biking/walking trail, playground, shelterhouse, drinking fountain, multi-purpose areas, picnic tables, parking area, and restrooms. return to top of page
Faurot ParkLocated at Collett and Northshore Drive, Lima
Ball diamonds (9), lakes (4), formal gardens (3), shelter houses (4), restrooms (3), playground areas (2), hiking trails (2), volleyball courts (3), drinking fountains, a football field, concert pavilion, skateboard park, multi-purpose areas, picnic tables, hike/bike/walk trail, a cross country run course, and parking areas. return to top of page
General InformationFor more information the City Parks office can be reached at:
City of Lima
Department of Parks, Forestry, and Recreation
419-221-5195 return to top of page
Hover ParkCollett and Kibby Streets, Lima
Soccer fields (2), bleachers, shuffleboard courts, basketball court, shelter houses (2), multi-purpose area, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, drinking fountain, formal gardens, and parking areas. There is .9 mile paved walking and bike path around the lake, and extension of the River Walk. The BP soccer fields and ball diamond are near Hover Park on E. Vine Street. return to top of page
Kibby Corners ParkMain and Kibby Streets, Lima
Neighborhood park with a shelter house, multi-purpose area with picnic tables and playground area. return to top of page
Lincoln ParkE. Elm and Shawnee Streets (Behind Lima Memorial Hospital), Lima
Basketball courts (2), playground areas (3), a multi-purpose area, picnic tables, hiking/biking/walking trail, shelter houses (2), restrooms; Lincoln Park Railroad Exhibit and the Fire Fighters Memorial Museum. return to top of page
Ottawa River CorridorThe end of the Rotary River Walk, adjacent to the Collett Street tennis courts, following along the river to Central Avenue. It features 1.2 miles of a lighted and paved path for hiking, biking or roller blading. return to top of page
Robb ParkMetcalf Street and Robb Avenue, Lima
Tennis courts (2), basketball courts (2), ball diamonds (3), soccer fields (3), a football field, restrooms, drinking fountain, multi-purpose area, picnic tables, playground area, and parking areas. return to top of page
Schoonover ParkFindlay Road (Route 81), Lima
A municipal swimming pool, wading pool, and water slide, basketball courts (2), playground area, multi-purpose areas, a shelter house, picnic tables, restrooms, drinking fountain, hiking/biking/walking trail, paddleboat rental (call 419-221-5195), concession operations, and celestial observatory. return to top of page
Agerter Road River Access10 miles west of Lima on Agerter Road at the Auglaize River; acreage: 2.7
Fishing/canoeing access to Auglaize River, picnic tables and grills. return to top of page
Allen County Farm Park 1 mile east of I-75 on SR 81 at Slabtown Road; acreage: 63
Open by reservation only.
Large, 40x80 renovated barn; horseshoe courts, volleyball, open play field, play equipment and water and restroom facilities.
Hayrides are offered in the autumn. A 2.6 mile bridle trail is now open to the public, daylight hours only.
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Deep Cut Historical ParkOne mile south of Spencerville on SR 66
Hiking access to the Miami-Erie Canal Towpath, picnic shelter, tables and drinking water.
The Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Authority encompasses a 43-mile section of the Miami-Erie Canal. This section extends approximately 12 miles to the north of Deep Cut and 31 miles south of Deep Cut. The canal towpath is currently accessible and available for hiking. Improvements are currenly underway to enhance this 43 mile section. return to top of page
Ft. Amanda State MemorialLogan Township, Auglaize County, .25 miles south of Ft. Amanda Road on SR 198.
One reservable shelter house, large wooded picnic area, tables, grills, water, restrooms, .5 mile hiking trail, fishing access to the Auglaize River, War of 1812 Monument. return to top of page
General InformationFor more information the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District can be reached at:
www.jampd.com
419-221-1232 return to top of page
Heritage ParkOn Reed Road south of Lima, between Shawnee Road and S. Dixie Highway; acreage: 80
Features: 3 reservable shelters, large picnic area with tables and grills, 1 acre fishing pond, 2 miles of hiking/cross country skiing trails, 1 kilometer paved hiking/biking trail (connected to the Rotary River Walk), water and restroom facilities, hrseshoe pit and volleyball. return to top of page
Kendrick Woods Metro Park10 miles west of Lima, 1/2 mile north of SR 81 on Defiance Trail; acreage: 218
3 reservable shelter houses, large picnic area with tables and grills, 1.25 acre fishing pond, nature trails, 1/3 mile "All Peoples Trail" (boardwalk), Kiracofe Prairie Restoration Project, wetlands area and State of Ohio Designated Nature Preserve. return to top of page
Little Riley Creek ParkColumbus Grove-Bluffton Road; acreage: 55
Acquired in 2006 through Clean Ohio Fund grant.
Proposed Development: Grass Loop Trail, Visitor Parking, Wildlife Observation & Nature Study areas and Little Riley Creek. return to top of page
McElroy Environmental Education Center1/2 mile east of I-75 on SR 81
Environmental education classroom that will seat up to 85, a nature library and administrative offices. return to top of page
McLean-Teddy Bear Park1 mile northeast of SR 81 on North Dixie Highway;
acreage: 133.5
Features: 2 reservable shelters, large picnic area with tables and grills, 2 fishing ponds, 2 miles of hiking/cross country skiing trails, 1/2 mile Braille Discovery Trail, water and restroom facilities, volleyball and horseshoes. return to top of page
Ottawa Metro Park1.5 miles east of I-75 on SR 81; acreage: 214
89 acre lake for non-gas powered boats and fishing, boat ramp, handicap fishing deck, 3 reservable shelters, restrooms, swimming beach, and camping. Family and group camping. return to top of page
Rotary RiverwalkFrom Collett Street Recreation Area in the City of Lima to Heritage Park on Reed Road (south of Lima).
A 4.2 mile hiking/biking trail along the Ottawa River connecting a city park to a metro park. return to top of page
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