Welcome to the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

Regardless of your age there is something to enjoy at the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s 14 park locations. The parks are open daily year round.

 

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR  CHIEF PARK RANGER POSITION (Exempt)

Email or mail: Resume, cover letter & application to Tyler Black at tblack@jampd.com or 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH 45801.  Deadline for submitting application is October 26, 2018. $24.00/hour

Chief Ranger Job Description     Employment Application

 

2019 RESERVATIONS FOR SHELTERS & FACILITIES NOW BEING  ACCEPTED

2019 Shelter Fees

 

WALKING THRU AUTUMN HIKING SERIES – Starts Sat., Sept. 8

2018 Walking Thru Autumn Hiking Series Schedule 

 

DOG DAY AT THE BEACH – Sat., Sept. 8

Dog Day at the Beach Information

 

APPLE FESTIVAL  – Sat., September 29 & Sun., September 30

2018 Apple Fest Entertainment Schedule   

APPLE PIE CONTEST – Saturday, September 29

2018 Apple Pie Contest Rules

 

PHOTOS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2018 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Photography Contest General Information   Photography Contest Rules  Photography Contest Entry Forms

 

 

 

 

Programs & Events

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2018 SUMMER NEWSLETTER

Programs & Events

Calendar

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Shelter Reservations

The Park District office is now taking 2018 shelter reservations. Please call 419-221-1232 or email jampd@jampd.com

Click here for Pricing and Options

 

 

Shelter Reservations

Outdoor Gathering

PicnicingOutdoor Gathering

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, company picnic, sports banquet, graduation party or wedding, the Metroparks offers a variety of covered rental facilities for your reservation needs.  There are several picnic tables scattered throughout the parks for an impromptu picnic for individuals to use without reservation.

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Fishing

FishingFishing

The MetroParks ponds are the perfect place to fish without a fishing license.  Bass, Bluegill and Catfish can be found in the park ponds.  For those with a fishing license, the Lima Lake Reservoir located in Ottawa Metro Park (2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH) is open 24 hours daily.  Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, Perch, Crappie and Saugeye can be found in the reservoir.

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Swimming

Swimming Swimming

Have fun with family and friends this summer at the Ottawa Metro Park Beach.  The 450’ beach is a clean family-oriented environment with certified lifeguards on duty.

Daily passes and season passes are available.

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Camping

Camping Camping

Our friendly family-oriented self registering campground features thirty spacious campsites with three handicap assessable sites.  Each site has water and electric (minimum of 50 amp), picnic table and fire ring.  A dump station is on site for larger units.

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Hiking and Biking

Walking Hiking and Biking

Hiking opportunities abound in the MetroParks with over 30 miles of trails for your adventure.  Nearly every park has hiking trails with surfaces ranging from grass to wood chips to stone and/or asphalt.

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Boating

Boating Boating

Enjoy a day of boating and fishing on the 89 acre Lima Lake Reservoir at Ottawa Metro Park.  Open 24 hours a day for the avid fisherman with both wind powered and electric boats can be used on the up-ground reservoir. A fishing license is required for those 16 years of age or older.

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Frisbee Golf

Frisbee Golf Frisbee Golf

Try your hand at the 18 hole Frisbee Disc Golf Course at Ottawa Metro Park.  The course begins at the meadow on the south side of the Peace Memorial Grove (1000 white pine trees) located just to the southwest of the amphitheater/band shell.

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Archery

Archery Archery

All ages of beginners and professionals can enjoy the Evans Archery Range.  The range has three separate areas: 1) a beginner course at ground level with targets at 4, 10, 15 and 20 yards; 2) an elevated platform with targets at 10, 20 , 30 and 40 yards; and 3) a professional course with targets at 25, 35 45, 50 and 60 yards.

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Park District Foundation

The Park District Foundation of Allen County is a non-profit corporation operated exclusively for the benefit of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. The Foundation provides the means whereby anyone can share in the fine work of the Park District through planned giving. Donations of all sizes are appreciated.