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The City of Newark Parks & Recreation Department has a long history of providing the public with exceptional parks and services, with the goal of helping enhance the quality of life for children and families by providing a safe and fun environment for everyone to experience.
We oversee and maintain more than 20 parks and facilities and 11 miles of bike trails. From the beautiful grounds of Everett Park to the rustic charm of Horns Hill Park, we offer much to see and do – fishing, mountain biking, disc golf, skateboarding, hiking, walking, jogging, swimming, bike riding, and picnicking, among other activities. The Department also coordinates several events each year, including the T.J. Evans Youth Fishing Derby, Dale Miller Trout Derby, and the Mayor’s Concert Series, just to name a few.
The Newark Cemetery/Parks & Recreation Department is fortunate to have many citizens and groups that provide volunteer assistance each year. There are several different ways that they support our department, including planting flowers, picking up litter in the parks, bike trails, and along the highways, spreading mulch around playground equipment, assisting with clearing brush and debris, or simply notifying us of any issues that may need attention by our staff.
The volunteer program has been very successful through the years, and those who participate truly make a huge difference in the appearance of our City.
The City of Newark Parks Department will be hosting the 2nd annual T.J. Evans Youth Fishing Derby on July 8th at T.J. Evans Family Park.
The derby is open to youth aged 15 and under. Registration is free. You can register online (register using child’s name and parent email) or at the event beginning at 7:30am. Fishing starts at 8am following a brief introduction at shelter house #3. All fish caught (any species) will be brought for weigh-in as they are caught. Weigh-in stops at 10:45am and awards will begin around 11am. First through third place trophies will be awarded based on total weight of fish caught. Door prizes will be raffled off throughout the event. Donuts and drinks will be provided.
T.J. Evans Family Park fishing permits are NOT required for participation. However, all T.J. Evans Family Park rules apply.
T.J. Evans Family Park will be closed July 6th and 7th and will reopen for the event on July 8th at 7:30am.
For any questions, call (740)-670-7782.
The City of Newark Parks Department will be hosting the 2nd annual T.J. Evans Youth Fishing Derby on July 8th at T.J. Evans Family Park.
The derby is open to youth aged 15 and under. Registration is free. You can register online at or at the event beginning at 7:30am. Fishing starts at 8am following a brief introduction at shelter house #3. All fish caught (any species) will be brought for weigh-in as they are caught. Weigh-in stops at 10:45am and awards will begin around 11am. First through third place trophies will be awarded based on total weight of fish caught. Door prizes will be raffled off throughout the event. Donuts and drinks will be provided.
T.J. Evans Family Park fishing permits are NOT required for participation. However, all T.J. Evans Family Park rules apply.
T.J. Evans Family Park will be closed July 6th and 7th and will reopen for the event on July 8th at 7:30am.
For any questions, call (740)-670-7782.
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Newark Skatepark is located at Everett Park, 170 Everett Ave Newark, OH. All wheels are welcome including skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters, in-line skates, roller skates, and wheelchairs. The park hours are Dawn to 10 p.m. Please note the sports lighting on the skatepark turns off automatically at 10:00 p.m. EST. Also located at the park is a playground, dog park, community garden, picnic pavilion, practice baseball fields, and disc golf.
Don Edwards Park is a five-field baseball complex located in Newark, Ohio, built originally as one field in 1963 by Don “Gramps” Edwards. The facility has served as the host of multiple leagues, tournaments, and events through the years. As our community has grown the ballpark has grown to serve the needs of the youth of our area.
Our ballpark became the host site of the Babe Ruth World Series in August of 1977. The first game hosted for that series was between New Orleans, Louisiana and Arroyo Grande, California. Between the years of 1977 and 2010 we would be the host site of Babe Ruth World Series nine times.
