Central and Chestnut Street
Shelter house with 4 long picnic style tables and 2 square picnic style tables
Shelter has electric hook up, water by spigot
Grill Provided, Parking on pavement – 2 handicapped and 3 regular spaces
Grass area has 4 Benches, 1 swing for adults, 3 square picnic style tables
Playground equipment – children swings, slides etc.,Port-a-John
300 Block, Second Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
The Gallipolis City Park is the site of the first settlement in Gallia County. Today it is host to many community events including the River Recreation Festival, Gallia County BBQ Festival and the Christmas Lights Display, Gallipolis in Lights. There are three Ohio Historical Site Markers placed around the park. Enjoy picnic tables and bench swings overlooking the Ohio River. The Park has several memorials of interest as well:
518 Dan Jones Road, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Open: Sunday- Saturday Dawn to Dusk Office Hours 8:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Directions:
From US Route 35:
US Route 35 to State Route 325 South, left on state Route 141, Right on Dan Jones Road (County Road 28).
From State Route 7:
From Gallipolis, State Route 141 West, left on State Route 775, Right after bridge over Raccoon Creek on Dan Jones Road (County Road 28).
Situated in the foothills of Southeastern Ohio, Raccoon Creek County Park is bordered on the north by Raccoon Creek, the stream formerly called "Etha Petha," the Shawnee word for raccoon. To the south lies hills and upland fields adjacent to the historic Popular Knob. The park showcases 700 acres of both natural areas and recreation facilities that afford visitors many and varied leisure experiences year-round.
The Raccoon Creek County Park has six shelter houses that may be reserved for family reunions, company picnics and special events. Each shelter is equipped with picnic tables and a large outdoor grill. Electric and water services are available on location. Shelter reservations are received up to one year in advance of your event. Permits are issued following confirmation of reservation.
Amenities:
Recreation Facilities
Trails
Contact Info
Administrative Office
O.O. McIntyre Park District
Gallia County Courthouse
18 Locust Street, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
740-446-4612 ext. 256
The driveway to the sanctuary is off of Hedgewood Drive, about .25 mile out State Street from the center of Gallipolis
Over 60 acres set aside for wetland bird and wildlife species while serving as a living, learning laboratory for students. A variety of wetland vegetation includes American sycamore, silver maple, cottonwood, arrowhead, buttonbush, and bullrushes. It is home to Canadian geese, mallard ducks, great blue herons and egrets. Wetland mammals abound, including beavers, minks, muskrats, and white-tailed deer. Several types of turtles can be seen sunning on logs along the creek on warm summer days. The sanctuary is open year-round for walk-in use during daylight hours. A parking lot is available for group use and may be opened for access by contacting the O.O. McIntyre Park District.
Mill Creek Road behind City Pool
Shelter House with 6 long picnic type tables
Grill provided,Shelter has electric hook up, water fountain
Playground – Children swings, slides, etc.,Grass area – 3 square tables (4-adults), 2 adult swings and 4 benches, Basketball Court,Baseball/Softball Field
Tennis Courts, Skate Board Park, Port-a-John
Lake Drive, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674
The Rio Grande Reservoir is on a tributary to Indian Creek in Gallia County. One shelter house with picnic tables, grills, and playground. There is a short trail around the reservoir
The Gallia County Hike & Bike Trail is 8.5 miles and follows an old railroad right-of-way between Bidwell and Gallipolis, at the Ohio River. The trail passes mostly through farmland with a few easy ups and downs. In Gallipolis, the trail ends at Haskins Memorial Park near the river. Another short branch ends at the intersection of Spruce Street and 4th Avenue.
The Gallipolis section is also referred to as the O.O. McIntyre Park District-Holzer Clinic Trail
Parking and Trail Access
In Gallipolis, park at Haskins Memorial Park off Ohio Avenue. On-street parking is available in Bidwell.
Under Shelter – 6 long picnic style tables (6-8 adults), Separate shelter next to larger shelter has one long table, electric, water spigot, Grill provided, Trash cans, Port-a-John
Tycoon Lake lies between State Route 325 and State Route 554, approximately five miles northeast of Rio Grande. From State Route 325, access to the area is gained by Township Road 21 (Eagle Road). From State Route 554, access is provided off Township Road 20 (Vaughn Road) and County Road 17 (Tycoon Road).
The lake has numerous parking areas, excellent shoreline access, one boat ramp, primitive camping, and a wheelchair-accessible pier. The lake is weedy along the bank, and several coves are covered with thick growths of lily pads. White amurs have been introduced to control weed growth. If they are caught, they are to be immediately released. Visibility is normally 4 to 5 feet. The average depth is 6 to 9 feet at the deepest. The lake contains endless stump fields, and fishing at night can be hazardous to your electric motor. Impounded by damming a lowland swamp, all timber was left in the lake. Fish of Interest for Anglers; Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Channel catfish (stocked during alternate years) and Crappie.
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