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

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 […]

Feb 04, 2026

TuscParks will be hosting a Winter Hike at the Norma Johnson Center on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Parking and marked hiking trails will start at the Conservation Drive parking lot near the red barn (off Old State Route 39 between […]

Feb 02, 2026

Program Update: The meeting and walking spot for the Winter Walkabout for February 3rd is changed to downtown Bolivar and heading down the towpath trail towards the McDonnell trail. Parking and the meeting spot will be in Bolivar at the end of Cherry Street and Canal Street. The Bolivar public parking area is marked by […]

Jan 27, 2026

Click here: Sign up Today! Registration is Open – Don’t Delay – Sign Up TuscParks Follow the Flock 5K Trail Run-Walk Keeping you informed about another race that TuscParks offers to our community. Please see details below. What are you doing on Memorial Day 2026? TuscParks will be hosting the 4th Annual 5K along the […]

Nov 21, 2025

“The last two years we have had balmy winter weather but that has not always been the case. If it snows, we invite you to bring your sled or make snowmen along the trails. We are also overjoyed that the United Way of Tuscarawas County finds value in this event and has sponsored the event […]

Norma Johnson Center

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