The regular monthly meeting of the City of Marion Board of Parks Commissioners will be moved to Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 3:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Parks Department Offices at 240 W. Center St. The City of Marion Parks and Recreation Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 […]
Council Members Decry Demolition at Quarry Park
March 26, 2013 by
Several members of Marion City Council, led by Josh Daniels, spoke out against the recent work done at Quarry Park which included the demolition and removal of two kiln buildings. Council complained that they were not consulted about the work and only learned about after it was too late to intervene. Following the regular City […]
Rainbow Trout Release Scheduled for Marion Park
March 25, 2013 by
More than 98,000 rainbow trout will be released this spring at 63 Ohio public lakes and ponds. The first release was held on Friday, March 1, at Adams Lake in Adams County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). A release is scheduled for Marion at the City’s Quarry Park on March 28, […]
Donation to Help Finish Marion Skate Park
March 20, 2013 by
An anonymous donation will help the City of Marion Parks Department finish up the skate park area at Lincoln Park. The skate part was moved to Lincoln Park last year, but several improvements had yet to be completed. Parks Superintendent Mike Cheney told members of the City Council Finance Committee Tuesday evening that the donation, […]
City of Marion to Fog Mosquitoes on Thursday
June 5, 2012 by
The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Thursday, June 7, from 4:00am to 7:00am. The areas that will be sprayed include: north central Marion, Fairpark, south Marion, and the city parks.
Public Meeting Set to Discuss Marion Skate Park
March 22, 2012 by
The Marion Parks Department will hold a public meeting to discuss ideas for the design and features for the new skate park to be constructed at Lincoln Park. The meeting will be held at the Recreation Center, 240 West Church Street, on Wednesday, March 28, at 4:30pm.
Park Playground Closing for Maintenance
August 26, 2010 by
Project Playground, located in McKinley Park, will be closed this weekend, August 28 and 29. The playground will receive a new coat of stain by the First Church of The Nazarene during their Restoration Weekend.
Rec Department Holding School Supply Giveaway
August 12, 2010 by
The City of Marion Recreation Department is having a school supply giveaway on Friday, August 13, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm or until gone. The giveaway will take place at the Recreation Center in downtown Marion, 240 West Church Street.
City Fogging for Mosquitoes
August 10, 2010 by
The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Thursday or Friday, August 12th or 13th, from 4:00 am until 7:00 am, if weather conditions permit.
The areas that will be sprayed include: west Marion, southeast Marion, the Fairpark area, and the City Parks.
City of Marion Fogging for Mosquitoes
June 24, 2010 by
The City of Marion will be fogging mosquitoes on Friday, June 25th, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, if weather conditions permit. The areas that will be sprayed include the city parks.
