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Wilson Preserve Suspension Bridge
“I sure do wish I could get over to that 25-acre island at Wilson Nature Preserve and still have dry feet” – You, probably.
Well, the good news is, now you can! The new suspension bridge in Wilson Nature Preserve has been completed. You can now wander across the East Fork Little Miami River to a 25-acre island and walk our brand new 1-mile trail, named Pawpaw Crossing, through a community vote. O...
Sycamore Park Sundeck
If you have been to Sycamore Park recently, you might be wondering what the construction zone is about, near the access to the East Fork River. After a very rainy spring and beginning of summer, and what felt like excessively high-water levels in the river, crews were finally able to begin the construction on our brand new wheelchair-accessible sundeck that looks out over the East Fork of the Litt...
New Shelter for Kathryn Stagge Marr Park
Recently we celebrated the ribbon cutting and unveiling of our newest park asset: White Oak Shelter at Kathryn Stagge-Marr Park.
This beautiful structure is a testament to our community's resilience after the devastating 2022 tornado in Goshen. Come explore Kathryn Stagge-Marr's fishing pond, disc golf course, playground, and so much more! The new reservable shelter has a capacity of 72 people. ...
Join Us to Celebrate a Park Dedication!
On March 15, the park board passed a resolution that completely surpised our former Executive Director, Chris Clingman, when they voted to officially name the 132-acre administrative office at 2156 U.S. 50 "Clingman Park".
With all of the exciting things slated to happen at one of our newest properties, staff and board members had been trying to think of a new name that would honor the past whil...
2100 Pounds of New Tables!
New Picnic Tables at Hartman Cabin
Kudos to the maintenance crew for recently adding to the outdoor ambience at Hartman Cabin! The team assembled three concrete tables, including one that is wheelchair-accessible, on our stamped concrete patio. Each table weighs around 700 pounds, so these things aren't going anywhere! In addition to the tables, park staff planted 6 pine trees between the pati...
68 New Trees at Kathryn Stagge-Marr Park!
Big thanks to Duke Energy and students from Goshen Middle School for helping Clermont County Parks put 68 new trees in the ground at Kathryn Stagge Marr Park! Duke supported the effort with a $5k community grant and representative Chad Shaffer came to present the "big check" and thank the students.
Thirty 6-8th grade students, along with their fearless teacher Ms. Ellen Shaw and parent volunteer...
Ten Mile Park Construction Underway
Construction is underway at Ten Mile Creek Preserve in Pierce Township! Many Clermont County residents may remember the preserve as the former Sky Valley Swim and Golf Club. With the help of the Clermont County Commisioners, the Park District acquired the property in 2014. Together, the entities obtained a Clean Ohio Fund grant to make the purchase. The Commissioners provided the required local ...
Clermont Parks Receives Playground Grant
Clermont County Parks were recently selected as a recipient of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant from the Clermont County Board of Commissioners. The $97,000 grant will help to fund the improvement of a playground at Chilo Lock #34. According to Executive Director Josh Torbeck, "This is our last playground to be updated. The funds will be used to create a more modern area and is t...
Torbeck Named Next Clermont Park District Leader
Joshua P. Torbeck has been named the new Executive Director of the Clermont County Park District by the county’s Board of Park Commissioners. Torbeck began in his new position on July 17.
Torbeck, 40, has more than 10 years of professional experience in the parks and recreation industry and currently serves as a regional director in the Great Parks of Hamilton County system, overseeing more than ...
Clermont County Probate Judge James A. Shriver has appointed two new members to the Clermont County Board of Park Commissioners. John Stowell, a long-time resident of Miami Township, and Andrew McAfee, a life-time resident of Union Township have joined David Anspach, who has served on the board since 1997. This year, Anspach will serve as chairman and Stowell as vice chairman.
Stowell and McAfee ...
