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Ada
Ada War Memorial Park
401 North Park Drive
Ada
Norada Lanes
1182 State Route 235
Ada
Norada Lanes is an eight-lane bowling alley that offers family entertainment for all! In between games of bowling, check out their arcade.
419-634-8900
Forest
Gormley Park
Forest
Gormley Park is hidden gem of Hardin County complete with sporting fields, a beautiful stocked pond, gazebo and three pavilion buildings.
419-273-2500
Kenton
Chad Roof's Inclusive Playground
910 West Franklin Street
Kenton
Chad's playground is designed for children and adults of all abilities to play and interact together.
In loving memory of Chad Thomas Roof.
C E Wharton Park
Riverside Drive
Kenton
The park offers a variety of entertainment for visitors, including a basketball court, disc golf course, playground equipment, walking path and dog park.
Murray Park
North Cherry Street
Kenton
Cool off at Kenton's Splash Pad from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The park also offers a basketball court, playground equipment and open space to enjoy a kickball game.
Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve
13278 County Road 190
Kenton
Home to over 1,000 preserved acres, Lawrence Woods State Nature Preserve is one of the largest known mature forests in the area.
Veterans Memorial Park
15906 State Route 309
Kenton
Enjoy 26 acres complete with fishing (no license required), playground area, three shelter houses, charcoal grills, basketball courts, dog run and all surrounded by a paved walking path.
419-674-2236
Jerry Cross Toddler Park
East Carrol Street
Kenton
A special park designed to intrigue and challenge little minds as they play.
Saulisberry Park & France Lake
13344 State Route 67
Kenton
The park is located in a stone quarry and is also known as France Lake. A relaxing place to enjoy wildlife, hiking and fishing tournaments.
France Lake and Saulisberry Park Campground are situated on almost 200 acres and provide the perfect place for a relaxing weekend getaway! Lake activities include fishing, boating, and kayaking. New this year is a kayak launcher! However, swimming is strictly prohibited and lake activities require permits, which may be purchased on the City of Kenton website. The park also offers picnic tables around the lake, a small playground area for young children and a basketball court.
567-295-9990
Memorial Park Golf Club
15906 State Route 309
Kenton
A public golf course complete with 18 holes, with five different set of tees for all skill levels surrounded by a beautiful country backdrop.
419-674-4573
Silver Creek Center for Environmental Studies
12525 State Route 67 West
Kenton
The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District offers twenty-five acres for visitors to enjoy, and includes a self-guided nature trail with markers identifying trees and plants, trails in the woods, a wetland with a bridge to walk over, shelter house, and handicap accessible paved paths at the front of the center.
419-673-0456