Jason Larson, Executive Director of the Richland County Park District, will be the keynote speaker at a meeting of the Friends of the Prairie Parks on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Larson will share the secrets of success for his park district as the relatively young Marion County Park District continues to grow and build a […]
State Auditors found 321 public records violations in 2017, including 3 in Marion County
March 12, 2018 by
State auditors issued 321 public records-related citations to 267 public entities in calendar year 2017 – a 22 percent drop in citations from the prior year, Auditor of State Dave Yost announced today as part of Sunshine Week, a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness of the importance of open government and public records. In […]
Marion County Park District named 2017 Community Public Health Champion
January 31, 2018 by
Marion Public Health and the Board of Health recognized the Marion County Park District as the 2017 Community Public Health Champion during the Marion County Commissioners meeting on January 18, 2018. The Marion County Park District was selected because of their dedication to creating an environment that promotes an opportunity for all Marion County residents […]
Marion County Park District hosting Winter Hikes starting Saturday
January 10, 2018 by
The Marion County Park District will host a series of three monthly winter hikes at the Tallgrass Trail. Saturday, January 13, 2018: Polar Hike Saturday, February 10, 2018: Valentine Hike Saturday, March 10, 2018: Shamrock Hike Visitors have a choice of a guided nature walk with naturalist James Anderson at 1:30 p.m. or may come […]
County Park District hosting dinosaur program at Tallgrass Trail
June 26, 2017 by
If you like dinosaurs, you might want to attend The Hidden World of Dinosaurs on Friday, June 30, 2017 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Marion County Park District’s Tallgrass Trail Shelter, 2093 Holland Road West. Are dinosaurs really extinct? If so, why. If not, who’s still here? Did dinosaurs live in Ohio? What was […]
Marion Public Library, Tallgrass Trail team up for Book Walk
May 26, 2017 by
We all know the benefits of reading. We also know we should get outside and be more active. Over the holiday weekend, Marion residents will be able to do both at the same time, all while visiting a “local gem” in full spring bloom. A Book Walk will be available for use at the Marion […]
County Park District to celebrate Opening Day for trails
April 5, 2017 by
In celebration of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) fifth annual Opening Day for Trails (Opening Day) on April 8, 2017, the Marion County Park District will be hosting an Earth Day celebration at the Tallgrass Trail from 1 to 4 pm. Naturalist James Anderson will lead a litter hike, and guests will also be able to make […]
Art in the Park on Saturday
March 15, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will two programs Saturday morning, March 18, 2017 at the Tallgrass Trail. Visitors may participate in either or both programs. Nature Hike, 9 a.m. Naturalist James Anderson will lead a nature hike, searching for early signs of spring along the Tallgrass Trail. Appropriate for all ages. Meet at nature center. […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting Shamrock Hike on Saturday
March 8, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will host a Shamrock Hike Saturday, March 11, at the Tallgrass Trail from 1 to 4 p.m. Hikers are invited to hike at their own pace, as far as they like, and then stop in the nature center for snacks. For those who prefer a guided program, Naturalist James Anderson […]
Tallgrass Trail hosting programs on owls and frogs
February 27, 2017 by
The Marion County Park District will host two nature programs at the Tallgrass Trail this week. Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., naturalist James Anderson will present “Owls of Ohio.” Guests will dissect owl pellets, and then go for a sunset hike to search for owls. Program is suitable for all ages. Friday, March […]
