Circleville

The Pickaway Trail is a segment of the “Rails to Trails” initiative, which will eventually become a 16-mile paved trail stretching from Circleville to New Holland. It is constructed on the former Penn Central rail bed. Currently, only 2 miles of the trail have been cleared, running from the Scioto River to Sisk Road. The first 1.5 miles from Canal Road to S.R. 104 are paved. Accessing the trail is easy, as it can be reached from the Canal Road parking lot south of Canal Park or the Calamus Swamp Parking lot on State Route 104.

Named after Vaudville Veteran and Circleville native Ted Lewis, Ted Lewis Park provides opportunities for all ages to enjoy themselves. With a balance of green space, baseball diamonds, a playground, and a splash pad, there is something for every family member at this city park.

Newly built shelter houses make it an excellent place for an afternoon picnic or gathering of friends.

Enjoy the green space, featuring a small walking path and newly planted trees along the park’s perimeter. Though this park’s location is in the city’s heart, visitors can enjoy an escape from city life and only hear an occasional train while visiting the park.

Spring and summer evenings make this park a bustling location, with teams utilizing the baseball diamonds and their families and siblings enjoying the other amenities.

In the warmer months, visitors can cool off in the splash pad, a vibrant and interactive mini water park. All ages can enjoy this free attraction, be sure to wear clothes that can get wet!

In addition to the water play structures, the park boasts a newly constructed playground with an innovative musical play system bound to excite young visitors.

Visitors can enjoy the splash pad seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day from 11 am – 7 pm.

Owned by Washington Township, this park features a disc golf course, a shelter, picnic tables, and grills.

Located in the heart of Downtown Circleville, Pumpkin Show Park is a vibrant community space offering a stage and shelterhouse available for rent. Ideal for both private gatherings and community events, the park provides a picturesque setting with ample amenities, making it a versatile venue for celebrations and activities throughout the year.

309 acres located on the quiet waters of Hargus Lake, the park features rolling woodlands and a variety of recreational activities including boat rentals and launches, kayak and canoe rentals, picnic areas, camping and nature trails.

Barthelmas Park is approximately 35 acres in size. There are ball diamonds, shelter houses, soccer fields, and a playground.

Restroom, Picnic Tables, Playgrounds, Picnic Shelter, Ball Fields, Grills, Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts

This beautiful, diverse and rare 19 acre-wetland offers a unique glimpse into the glacial past that shaped Ohio’s landscape. It is home to several distinct species of plants and animals, including waterfowl migrating through the Scioto River Corridor. A new trail takes hikers to the Ohio & Erie Canal Park.

This park features historic canal features, a walking path and scenic views of the Scioto River.