MANSFIELD — The Richland County Park District is celebrating 30 years of the B&O Trail. To celebrate this momentous occasion, RCPD is providing 30 programs and activities during the month of September. On Monday, Sept. 8, RCPD’s Trail Manager Josh Dyer led a Clear Fork Creekin’ program in Bellville along the B&O Trail. During the […]
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New observation deck pays homage to Camp Mowana at Fleming Falls
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — For more than 100 years, the site of Fleming Falls Park and Preserve has been a place to escape to — a place to slow down and take in the beauty of the natural world. For the staff and campers at Camp Mowana, it was a sacred place. Alumni staff and campers returned to […]
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Richland County Park District to dedicate observation deck at Fleming Falls Preserve
MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — Jordan Tackett said it’s time to show off the newest jewel in the Richland County Park District. A day-long event is planned Aug. 2 at the Fleming Falls Preserve to highlight the completion of a new observation deck at the park located just north of Mansfield off U.S. 42. It’s also a […]
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Larson reflects on 12 years as executive director of county park district
Jason Larson recently served his last day as the Richland County Park District’s executive director March 7 after a nearly 12-year career.
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Richland County Park District seeks new executive director
The Richland County Park District Board of Commissioners appointed Rhonda Berry and Gail Laux as interim co-executive directors Thursday.
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News Man Weekly: Ontario football, MPD ‘shoot house’ and the Richland County Park District
“I would like to see more articles about little known local nature preserves in Richland and surrounding counties. For example, Fleming Falls. I’ve lived in the area for nearly 50 years and have never been there before until this year because I didn’t know it existed.“ MANSFIELD – The 22nd episode of the News Man […]
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Mohican Wildlife Weekend highlights region’s natural recreation spots
MANSFIELD — From night hikes to planetarium presentations and birding boat tours, there’s something for everyone during this year’s Mohican Wildlife Weekend. Mohican Wildlife Weekend is an annual event highlighting the Greater Mohican Area located in Ohio’s Ashland and Richland Counties. Special programs feature the area’s abundant wildlife, vast recreation opportunities and diverse natural resources. Program […]
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Gallery: A chilly Saturday morning at Gorman Nature Center in Mansfield
Mother Nature dropped a bit of snow overnight Friday and Saturday morning seemed like a perfect time to hike around the Gorman Nature Center for (hopefully) one of the last views of winter. The facility at 2295 Lexington Av. between Mansfield and Lexington is part of the Richland County Park District.
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Richland County Park District grateful for incoming tax levy dollars in 2024
MANSFIELD — It was likely the best Richland County Park District budget planning session of Jason Larson’s career. The district’s executive director, armed with the knowledge specific park district levy dollars will begin flowing in 2024, met Tuesday with county commissioners to discuss a trimmed down general fund request for next year. The first financial […]