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Map to the Fairy Trail
Map to the fairy trails
The magic has returned to Infirmary Mound Park! The fairies have migrated back to the Wildflower Trail. Their village, featuring over 40 fairy homes and businesses, will be up from May 1st through the month of…
Newark Parks 2023 Summer Activity Guide
Our 2023 Summer Activity Guide is now live! We're excited to be back for another summer of fun and can't wait to be a part of yours! View our wide selection of camps, programs, trips and more by going to www.newarkde.gov.play.
The Fairy Trail at Infirmary Mound Park
the fairy trail at Infirmary Mound Park
Its official, the fairy trail at Infirmary Mound Park is open until the fairies migrate away in the fall! Come visit and see if you can find all 24 of the fairy homes and businesses along our…
Licking Park District Trail Status:
Licking Park District Trail Status:
Trails at ALL facilities -Infirmary Mound, Taft Reserve, and Lobdell Reserve- are CLOSED to HORSES due to wet, muddy conditions.
Trails at these parks will reopen to horses when conditions have…
Newark Parks & Recreation Summer Camp Guide
Are you ready for summer? We are excited for summer and can't wait to be a part of yours! Check out our camp options in our Camp Guide at www.newarkde.gov/play and click on the blue register today button to sign up today!
Camp Guide at …
Newark Park Spring Concert Events
The Spring Concert Series schedule is now available! Join us on Thursday evenings from 7 - 8 p.m. on the Academy Building Lawn beginning May 4 - June 8.
The Spring Concert Series schedule is now available! Join us on Thursday evenings…
Music At The Gazebo
Looking ahead, Music at the Gazebo will return this summer! Join us for relaxing evenings in the outdoors with good music and good food!
On The Water
The Licking Park District manages two river launches along the Licking River at Riverview Preserve in South Newark and at Staddens Landing on Staddens Bridge Rd in East Newark. There is also canoe and kayak access at both ends of…
Licking Park Safety Notice
There has been an increase in theft around the county. The Licking Park District reminds our park visitors to prepare and be aware! Follow these steps to discourage break-ins:1) Conceal and Secure. Lock car doors, close windows, and keep…
Welcome to the Park
Our parks, preserves and reserves are ideal places to enjoy and appreciate the natural beauty in Licking County. There are dozens of activities you can enjoy amidst woodlands, meadows, streams, wildflowers, glacial deposits, wetlands, a…