WHERE CONSERVATION MEETS PRESERVATION

Established in 1990, the Norma Johnson Center consists of 303 acres of land with three different trails in east central Ohio.  The Tuscarawas County Commissioners  own the entire Norma Johnson Center property.  

The nature trails are open from dawn until dusk every day. Entry is free and open to the public. 

 

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Our three main trails are open to the public year round, from dawn until dusk. The Johnson Loop is off Hidden Hollow Lane. Most of our programs occur in the Conservation Loop, off Conservation Drive, near the red barn. The Preservation Loop which begins by the yellow pole barn, is across from the New Pointe Church.

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News and Upcoming Events

  

2024 Luminary at the Norma Johnson Center

Oct 30, 2024

December 7, 2024 Dover, OH –TuscParks will be hosting the “Luminary Trail Walk” at the Norma Johnson Center, located off of State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm. The luminary trail walk will begin at the Preservation Loop Kiosk next to the yellow pole barn located at 4033 […]

Fall Fest October 5, 2024

Sep 03, 2024

TuscParks will be hosting the annual Fall Fest at the Norma Johnson Center on October 5, 2024 from 12 to 5pm.  A $5 donation will be accepted from each car to enter the festival.  Those attending can paint a pumpkin, make a scarecrow (bring some clothes), face painting, petting zoo, balloon twister, live music, children […]

Summer Dog Days at the Norma Johnson Center

Aug 13, 2024

Dog Days of summer at the NJC August 24, 2024 9-11AM Bring your family and your dogs to the Norma Johnson Center for the Dog Days of Summer event. The hike will start on Conservation Drive near the Conservation Loop kiosk. TuscParks staff will offer a meet and greet table before sending you out on […]

Detour on SR 39

Jul 09, 2024

Travel to Butterfly Exhibit may be detoured The construction on SR 39 will affect visitors traveling to the butterfly exhibit from July 11-21, 2024.  If you are traveling west on SR 39 from the Dover/New Philadelphia Area you will need to make a detour.  If traveling east from Sugarcreek you will not be affected by […]

Butterfly Exhibit July 11-21, 2024

Jun 04, 2024

Butterfly Exhibit TuscParks will be hosting a butterfly exhibit open to the public for free starting July 11 and going through July 21. Through the sponsorship of the O’Donnell Family Charitable Foundation the exhibit will be open for ten days this year.   The exhibit will be held under the Picnic Shelter located on Conservation Drive […]

Summer Children’s Program Sign Ups Ongoing

Jun 04, 2024

Summer Children’s Programs Children Programs are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 4 to August 1st.  Programs are free but require registration. Tuscarawas County Park Department Website Interacting with nature Tuesdays from 10AM to Noon. A variety of topics will be offered.  Check out the descriptions on the Eventbrite link listed below.   Interacting with Nature […]

Family Fishing Day – June 15

Jun 03, 2024

Family Fishing day TuscParks will be hosting a “Family Fishing Day” at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:00am.  Registration will take place from 9 to 9:30.  This event is sponsored by the Kimble Family and ODNR Step Outside grant.  The event will take place at the Norma Johnson […]

TuscParks Follow the Flock 5K Race Results

May 30, 2024

Tuscparks Follow the Flock 5K One of the best trail runs around Follow the Flock 5K Race Results