Perry County Park District

PCPD Board Meeting - October 2024 - New Straitsville
2024-10-21 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | New Straitsville, State Route 93, New Straitsville, OH, 43766, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – October 21, 2024
(3rd Monday this month due to Columbus Day Holiday)
Location: New Straitsville Village Office, State Route 93, New Straitsville, OH 43766
Time: 2:30pm
The Park District Board Meetings move around the county.
As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Fall Photos - Havenstone
2024-10-26 15:00 - 19:00 | The Havenstone, 4339 Avalon Rd, Rushville, 43150, United States
Join the Perry County Park District at The Havenstone for a Fall Photo Gathering!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 3pm – 7pm
The Havenstone
4339 Avalon Rd, Rushvillle, OH 43150
Wear a costume and the Havenstone will donate 50% of your photo fee to the Perry County Park District!
See details below:

Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Celebrity Storytime at the Fort!
2024-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Celebrity Storytime at the Fort!
Join us Monday, November 11, at 1pm for this month’s “Celebrity Storytime!”
Join the Perry County Park District in hosting the Bennetts, a local family that was featured in the book “Our Farm by Michael J Rosen. Storytime includes a story, an activity, and a hike. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.
This program is free.
Registration is required. Register via email to jbennet@pcparkdistrict.com
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - November 2024 - New Lexington
2024-11-11 14:30 - 17:30 | Perry Co District Library – New Lexington, 117 South Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – November 11, 2024
Location: Perry County District Library – New Lexington – 117 S. Jackson St, New Lexington OH
Time: 2:30pm
The Park District Board Meetings move around the county.
As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Wilson Mound Full Moon Hike
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Wilson Mound Preserve, 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
Join us for an evening hike under the full moon at the Wilson Mound on Friday November 15 at 7 pm. We’ll meet at the big barn and walk a mowed path through a prairie (and maybe woods if we feel adventurous. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.
The Wilson Mound Preserve is part of the Glenford Fort complex and is located at 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford, OH 43739. (off St Rt 757).
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - December 2024 - Somerset
2024-12-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – December 9, 2024
Somerset, Oh
Location: Somerset Public Library, 117 W. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
Time: 2:30pm
The Park District Board Meetings are held the second Monday of the month, December 2024 – March 2025, at our “winter home”, the Somerset Public Library. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - January 2025 - Somerset
2025-01-13 14:30 - 17:30 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – January 13, 2025
Somerset, OH
Location: Somerset Public Library, 117 W. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
Time: 2:30pm
The Park District Board Meetings are being held the second Monday of the month, December 2024 – March 2025, at our “winter home”, the Somerset Public Library. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Astronomy: Dark Skies in the Ohio Country
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Perry Co District Library – New Lexington, 117 South Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Dark Skies in the Ohio Country: A Connection to the Stars in the Buckeye State
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
6 pm
Perry County District Library – New Lexington Branch (117 S Jackson St, New Lexington, OH)
Join us for a fascinating astronomy presentation by Tom O’Grady, from the Southeast Ohio History Center.
This program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District and the Perry County District Library.
Some light refreshments will be provided.
Donations to the PCPD are welcome.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Perry County Park District Special Board Meeting Jan 31, 2025
2025-01-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co District Library – Somerset, 117 West Main Street, Somerset, OH, 43783
PCPD Special Board Meeting Notice- January 31, 2025 2:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board of Park Commissioners is holding a Special Meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss Strategic Plan.
The meeting will be held at the Perry County District Library – Somerset Branch – 117 W. Main St, Somerset, OH 43783
The public is welcome.
This is a special meeting.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - February 2025 - Somerset
2025-02-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – February 10, 2025
Somerset, OH
Location: Somerset Public Library, 117 W. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
Time: 1:00pm
The Park District Board Meetings are being held December 2024 – March 2025 at our “winter home”, the Somerset Public Library. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Basket Weaving
2025-03-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Perry Co District Library – Somerset, 117 West Main Street, Somerset, OH, 43783
Basket Weaving with instructor Ann Cornell.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
12pm
Perry County District Library – Somerset Branch (117 W Main St, Somerset, OH)
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - March 2025 - Somerset
2025-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – March 10, 2025
Somerset, OH
Location: Somerset Public Library, 117 W. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
Time: 1:00pm
The Park District Board Meetings are being held December 2024 – March 2025 at our “winter home”, the Somerset Public Library. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Wildlife Photography
2025-03-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
Wildlife Photography with Brad Imhoff
Saturday, March 15, 2025
6pm-7pm
Hoover Center Theater- 125 E. High St, Glenford, Ohio
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
For more information, email: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com

Hide Tanning
2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, 43730, United States
Hide Tanning with instructor Talcon Quinn
Sunday, March 16, 2025
9am-5pm
Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, OH 43730
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
For more information, email: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com

Soap Making
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Soap Making with instructor Katrina Carpenter.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
Friday, April 11, 2025 (was March 21)
6pm
Glenford Fort Preserve – On 757 south of Glenford, Ohio
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

Paracord Weaving
2025-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Ludowici Factory of Ideas, 4757 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, Ohio, 43764
Paracord Weaving Class with instructor Tami McAdams
Sunday, April 13, 2025
2-5pm
Ludowici Tile Plant – Factory of Ideas event building
4757 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764
The instructor will detail the steps of tying useful knots you’ll use often for camping, at home, at work, boating, etc.
Participants will create their choice of Solomon Bar (cobra knot) paracord project to take home:
………keychain, bracelet, or neck lanyard.
The class will be 2-3 hrs in length, depending on which project the participant chooses (neck lanyard takes the longest).
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - April 2025 - Corning
2025-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, 43730, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – April 14, 2025
Corning, OH
Location: Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, OH 43730
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Spring Painting Class
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Somerset Artists’ Co-op, 206 S. Market St, Somerset, 43783, United States
Spring Painting Class with instructor Bobbi McKinnon
Monday, April 14, 2025
6-8pm
Somerset Artists’ Co-op, 206 S. Market St, Somerset OH 43783
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - May 2025 - Junction City
2025-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co District Library – Junction City, 108 W Main St, Junction City, Ohio, 43748, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – May 12, 2025
Junction City, OH
Location: Junction City Public Library, 108 W Main St, Junction City, OH 43748
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - June 2025 - Thornville
2025-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co District Library – Thornville, 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville, OH, 43706, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – June 9, 2025
Thornville, OH
Location: Thornville Public Library, 99 E. Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Critter Care 1
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Critter Care
Join the PCPD as we care for our critters on the following dates:
Wednesdays – June 11 and 25, July 2 and 23, and
Tuesday – August 5
2-4pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 OH-757, Glenford, OH
We have live turtles, snakes, frogs, and spiders that we use for educational programs throughout the county. We invite you to join us to take an active part in their care, feeding, and enrichment.
Registration via email would be appreciated. Send to:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com

PCPD Board Special Meeting - June 17 2025 - Thornville
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Perry Co District Library – Thornville, 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville, OH, 43706, United States
PCPD Board – Special Meeting – June 17, 2025
Location: Thornville Public Library, 99 E. Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076
Time: 4:30pm
The Perry County Park District Board of Park Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM, at the Thornville Public Library, located at 99 E Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076, for the purpose of review and discussion of a financial inquiry. The meeting is open to the public.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Critter Care 2
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739

To Be Rescheduled - Mothing at Ludowici
2025-06-27 21:00 - 23:59 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for a night of mothing at Ludowici Community Foundation Park
When: Friday, June 27, 2025 – 9pm
Update 6/26/25: Cancelled due to inclement weather (extreme heat and possible storms). Watch here and Facebook for reschedule date.
Where: Ludowici Community Foundation Park
551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington Oh
Join us at the shelter house for a nighttime viewing of moths!We’ll hang sheets and lights to attract some nocturnal visitors for an up-close experience. This program does NOT include a formal lecture or a hike. Guests may come and go as they please. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket.
NOTE: The larger/more impressive months are likely to visit in the late night/early morning. We will plan on being out until at least midnight, later if desired.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled and hopefully rescheduled.

Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Kayak Adventures 1
2025-06-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Clouse Lake, Rt 668, Somerset, 43783, United States
Kayak Adventures
Join the PCPD on a kayak adventure on
Sundays – June 29, July 20, & August 17
3pm
Clouse Lake, 3 miles south of Somerset on Rt 668.
Bring your own registered boat and lifejacket.
Please register or send questions by the Friday before, by emailing:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com
Check Facebook for updates. Program will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Critter Care 3
2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739

PCPD Board Meeting - July 2025 - New Lexington
2025-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co Job and Family Services Opportunity Center, 5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, 43764, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – July 14, 2025
Location: Perry County Job and Family Services Opportunity Center
5250 State Route 37- East, New Lexington, OH 43764
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Kayak Adventures 2
2025-07-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Clouse Lake, Rt 668, Somerset, 43783, United States
Kayak Adventures
Join the PCPD on a kayak adventure on
Sundays – June 29, July 20, and August 17
3pm
Clouse Lake, 3 miles south of Somerset on Rt 668.
Bring your own registered boat and lifejacket.
Please register or send questions by the Friday before, by emailing:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com
Check Facebook for updates. Program will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Critter Care 4
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Critter Care
Join the PCPD as we care for our critters on the following dates:
Wednesdays – June 11 and 25, July 2 and 23, and
Tuesday – August 17
2-4pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 OH-757, Glenford, OH
We have live turtles, snakes, frogs, and spiders that we use for educational programs throughout the county. We invite you to join us to take an active part in their care, feeding, and enrichment.
Registration via email would be appreciated. Send to:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com

Spiders 101
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Birding Hike
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 Oh-757, Glenford, OH
Spiders are COOL! Let us prove it. This program will include an indoor presentation, live animals, and outdoor exploration. All ages and comfort levels are welcome.
