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Darke County Parks
Spring over to the
Tecumseh Trail
It’s springtime! Birdsong fills the parks, wildflowers are poking up
through the leaf litter, the trees are awaking from their winter
slumber, and families are heading to the Tecumseh Trail to enjoy all of
it. Darke County Parks has over 100,000 visitors every year, mostly
occurring from springtime through the fall, and the new multiuse
Tecumseh Trail is the place to play this spring. The multiuse trail can
be used to hike, jog, bike, skateboard, roller skate, ride horses, or
take the family dog for a walk. Because more people will be using the
trail, the “share the road” sections will have more traffic as well.
Please be aware of the increased traffic, and pay extra attention when
driving these roads.
With the refreshing spring weather, it’s a good time to remember the
basic rules for using the new trail. Official Darke County Park Rules
and Regulations are established pursuant to Chapter 1545 of the Ohio
Revised Code. Park District rule 2.1 reminds that though dogs are very
welcome in all the parks, they must be on a leash and under control at
all times. Horses are permitted on the multi-use Tecumseh Trail but are
prohibited in all other Darke County Parks. Please pick up after all
your animals. Rules 8.5 and 11.5 state that all motor vehicles
including, but not limited to golf carts, four wheelers, gators, mules,
motorcycles, and ATVs are not to be used on park trails. Rule 3.1a
affirms that no one may inconvenience, annoy, or alarm another by
hindering or preventing them from moving about the parks or on the
trails. The Tecumseh Trail and all the other Darke County Parks, belong
to and reflect the citizens of this county; therefore, please do not
litter. All the parks are open from dawn until dusk 365 days a year,
and it is a violation of park regulations to remain on the property
after sunset.
In considering the season, Darke County Parks’ Director, Roger Van
Frank, said, “Because of our increased use we want all park visitors to
feel that the parks are safe and inviting for themselves and their
families.” The basic park rules are posted at every park entrance, and
park visitors are encouraged to report any issues or problems to the
park office or by calling 911 as the nature of the issue calls for. The
Darke County Sherriff’s patrol will respond to all parks except those
within Greenville City limits where Greenville City Police will
respond. If there is an issue with the park facility itself, the Darke
County Parks office is open from 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and
has an answering machine for non-business hours. If you have any
questions about Darke County Parks or any of their exciting programs,
please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.
Photo captions: Children, groups, and families of all shapes and sizes
enjoy the multi-use Tecumseh Trail.
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