Barricades will be erected on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at the end of the currently paved section (at the first bridge) of the Marion Tallgrass Trail. The closed section of trail will extend across Herr Road and State Route 203 to Espyville Road. This partial closure will protect trail visitors while Kokosing Construction Company prepares […]
Marion County Park Board Holding Special Meeting
June 24, 2014 by
There will be a special meeting of the Marion County Park Board at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014 in the Prospect Room in the lower level of the Marion County building. The purpose of this meeting is to review plans that have been prepared by CT Consultants for paving of 2.94 miles of […]
Still Time to Help Grant Process for Tallgrass Trail
February 7, 2014 by
The Marion County Park District is pursuing a grant opportunity from the State of Ohio to pave three more miles of the Tallgrass Trail in 2015. Public input is an important component to the grant process and the District is looking for your help. The Park District held an open house to solicit public input […]
Public Input Needed to Help with Tallgrass Trail Grant
January 20, 2014 by
The Marion County Park District is urging the public to stop by an open house on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 and provide feedback and suggestions about the Marion Tallgrass Trail. The public comments are an important part of the grant process and can give the local project a boost against other proposals. The park district […]
Marion County Park District to Seek Levy on May Ballot
January 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Park District voted Thursday to ask Marion County voters to approve a 0.4 mill levy on the May 6, 2014 primary ballot to support parks, trails, and preserves throughout Marion County. The levy income would be split between the countywide park district and smaller, community parks to help with maintenance and matching […]
Grant Approved to Extend Marion Tallgrass Trail
November 4, 2013 by
The Marion County Park District announced today that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has conditionally awarded a $500,000 Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant to the park district for use in extending the paved surface of the Marion Tallgrass Trail. This grant, coupled with $167,000 in local matching funds, will fund the construction of approximately […]
Get an Up Close Look at Birds of Prey this Weekend
September 12, 2013 by
The Friends of Prairie Parks are sponsoring a “Birds of Prey” program on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Tallgrass Trail. Aimee Pico, of the Lake Milton Raptor Education Center in Michigan, and Kay Oster, a Marion resident, will be back to share their knowledge and provide an up close look at several […]
Paver Sale to Benefit Marion’s Tallgrass Trail
September 28, 2012 by
The Marion County Park District is selling pavers to be installed at the Tallgrass Trail this autumn. If you would like a paver at the bike trail, you must have your order postmarked by Wednesday, October 3. Pavers are $100 for a small paver that can hold 3 lines of ten characters, or $200 for […]
Dedication Ceremony Set for Tallgrass Trail
June 7, 2012 by
The Marion County Park District will hold a dedication ceremony on Friday, June 8th at 2:30pm at the Marion Tallgrass Trail, 2309 Holland Road West. The public is invited to attend the event which will include the unveiling of a new sign.
Get an Up Close Look at Birds of Prey in Marion
April 25, 2012 by
The Marion County Park District is hosting a Birds of Prey program on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Organizers say it will be a great opportunity to learn about several birds of prey species native to Ohio.
The free program begins at 2:00pm at the Marion Tallgrass Trail, on Holland Road, at the shelter.
