Month: November 2025

Mark Your Calendars Winter Hike 2.14.26

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“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 for several years in a row.” says Marsha Freeland.

Winter Hike 2.14.26

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 Dover and Sugarcreek – 3645 Conservation Drive Dover, OH). There will be three marked trails with different levels of difficulty, with hot chocolate and soup available to warm you up after your hike. Pets are permitted, but must be on a leash.
All participants are encouraged to dress for the weather. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please check with the TuscParks or the Norma Johnson Center Facebook page for updates or call TuscParks at 330-365-1221 for more information. This event is free of charge, but donations will be accepted. 

Luminary Walk 12.6.25

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Marsha Freeland, TuscParks Event Manager said, “This is a magical trail experience for the whole family. This is one of the few opportunities to experience the Center at night and take in the outdoors on a brisk wintery evening.”

Luminary Walk 12.6.25

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 6, 2025 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 SR 39 Dover, OH 44622. This is a free event but donations are greatly appreciated.
The lit trail will be a quarter mile in length. Visitors can walk along the accessible trail through the forest and out to the Preservation Pond guided by luminaries. Paper lanterns will be strewn amongst the pine forest for the return walk to the parking area. Starting at 5:00pm, hot chocolate and cookies will be served to welcome guests before and after their walk. There is no charge for the event but donations will be accepted.
This event will be held weather permitting. Please check with either the Norma Johnson Center or the TuscParks Facebook page for updates. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions about the event can be directed to the TuscParks Department office at 330.365.1221 Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm.