Trails at Taft Reserve and Lobdell Reserve are OPEN to HORSES. Trails at Infirmary Mound Park are CLOSED to HORSES due to conditions unsuitable for equine traffic. **TJE Trail east of Granville between the cemetery and Rotary Bridge/Raccoon Valley Park due to bank slip; **There will be periodic closures April 22-26, dawn to dusk, on the TJ Evans Bike Trail from Concord Rd (Johnstown) to the cemetery area in Granville east of Main St for hazardous tree removal. Bike Trails: TJ Evans Trail between Newark and Granville: The TJ Evans bike trail will be CLOSED at the new Thornwood Crossing bridge area, Mon-Fri, 7a-5p, until further notice. There will be other, temporary closures intermittently over the following few months, during working hours (7A-5P; M-F). See Current Trail Status and Notices page under Parks and Trails for more details and full trail status update. To report trees down and other issues, call 740.587.2535, or email us at info@LickingParkDistrict.com To reach the Trail Hotline, available 24/7, call 740.349.4823
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Kayak the Licking River
July 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the Licking River by kayak! We will paddle the section between Riverview Reserve in Newark to Staddens Landing. This section is close to downtown Newark, yet a world away. Wildlife is abundant and the river winds through a forested riparian zone. Space is limited.
All kayaks and life jackets provided. Participants must wear closed toed shoes and bring water. We will meet at Staddens Landing and shuttle to Riverview. Participants will be expected to help carry and load kayaks.
Participants must be 12 and over. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
More info will be emailed after registration. Register by July 16. Program is weather dependent.