Where Conservation Meets Preservation

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. This property is owned by the Tuscarawas County Commissioners and operated by the Tuscarawas County Park Department.

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

Jul 18, 2026

Butterfly Exhibit will be open July 18th from 10AM-2PM July 18, 2026. The TuscParks Butterfly Exhibit at the Norma Johnson Center will be open today from 10-2. Please join us. The last day to see the butterflies will be Sunday, July 19th from 12-4.

Jul 17, 2026

TuscParks has decided to close the Norma Johnson Center’s Butterfly Exhibit for Friday July 17, 2026. The Ohio EPA has issued a statewide air quality advisory for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but do not want to put the workers or the general public in harms way. We will plan to […]

Jul 16, 2026

TuscParks has decided to close the Norma Johnson Center’s Butterfly Exhibit for Thursday July 16, 2026. The Ohio EPA has issued a statewide air quality advisory for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but do not want to put the workers or the general public in harms way. We will plan to […]

Jul 16, 2026

TuscParks has decided to cancel the Summer Children’s Program Crafting at the NJC for Thursday July 16, 2026. The Ohio EPA has issued a statewide air quality advisory for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but do not want to put the workers or the general public in harms way.

Jun 09, 2026

June 20, 2026 TuscParks Family Fishing Day TuscParks will be hosting a “Family Fishing Day” at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026 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 […]

Jun 05, 2026

Ode to the outdoors Join us for our First Annual Art show in the Red Barn Calling all Artists Event: Ode to the Outdoors – 1st Annual Juried Exhibition Deadline to Submit: August 26, 2026 Location: Norma Johnson Center – Red Barn- Dover, OH Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Time: 5 to 7PM Calling all […]

Apr 20, 2026

NPHS STEM Community Night New Philadelphia High School: April 29, 2026 from 6 to 8PM Public Welcome to the STEM Community Night put on by the staff and students of NPHS. For the past several years, TuscParks has partnered with NPHS teacher Kip Brady and his Science students to provide tick education and high light […]

Mar 13, 2026

Future Spring Walkabout April 7, 2026, Canal Lands Park 10AM-12PM May 4, 2026, Canal Lands Park 10 AM-12PM Summer Walkabouts June 10, 2026, NJC, 8:30-10:30AM July 1, 2026 NJC, 8:30-10:30AM August 12, 2026, Canal Lands Park, 8:30-10:30AM 2026 TuscParks Spring Walkabout March 24, 2026 10AM-Noon Join us for the first 2026 Spring Walkabout at the […]

Norma Johnson Center

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