Watkins Glen Park
About
Watkins Glen Park is divided by a creek with a large open area to the west and play equipment including a climber, adult swing, belt swings and infant swings to the east. A stone crossing joins the two park areas.
Features
- Drinking Fountain (off November-March)
- Picnic Tables
- Play Equipment
- Water Feature – Stream
History
Watkins Glen Park was named for the Watkins family. Jonathan and Clarissa Watkins and their family arrived in Washington Township in 1804. They built the stone house which still stands at Route 48 and Nutt Road and is still owned by the family. Russell Watkins, the great great grandson of Jonathan was a Washington Township Trustee when the Park District was created.
Two parcels for the park were acquired by open space transfer with a third parcel donated by the Washington Township Trustees.
Note: History courtesy of Pat Aldrich, Centerville-Washington History
Before You Go
- Hours
- The park is open daylight hours.
- Address
- 825 Watkins Glen Drive
Centerville, OH 45459
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Census Bureau
- Water
- Play area
- Trail
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Nearby Parks
- Quail Run Park Neighborhood park · 9.16 acres
- Willowbrook Park Neighborhood park · 17.89 acres
- Nutt Woods Park Neighborhood park · 3.08 acres
- Beechwood Springs Park Neighborhood park · 11.46 acres