Throughout the Hancock Park District’s planning history, a cooperative effort with the City of Findlay, City of Fostoria, and villages has been an enduring partnership. In 1975, one of the Hancock Park District’s goals was to cooperate with the City of Findlay in developing and maintaining a well-rounded, year-round parks and recreation program. As a result, the HPD currently manages several city-owned and county-owned parks via cooperative agreements. Separately, the City of Findlay owns and manages 15 city parks throughout the Findlay community.

Additional community parks exist in the villages of Arcadia, Bluffton, Vanlue, Mt. Blanchard, Arlington, Jenera, Rawson, Benton Ridge, Mt. Cory, McComb, and Van Buren, and in the City of Fostoria. Parks and recreational facilities are spread out among the cities and villages, located close to home, and serve as an important component of a successful county-wide park system. The Hancock Park District contributes to the success of a county-wide park system with technical assistance and financial support through annual Community Park Improvement Program Grants. Arcadia

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Arcadia Lions Community Park

3890 Brown Road, Arcadia

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelters
  • Community building
  • Restrooms
  • Nice kitchen
  • Indoor restrooms
  • Stone fireplace
  • Heating/AC

Capacity

  • Seating for 200
  • tables and chairs
  • Hours: 8 am – 1 am

Rental Costs

  • Monday – Thursday $225
  • Friday – Sunday $350
  • $200 refundable deposit
  • Local, Nonprofits No Charge

Usage

  • Group sets up
  • Group cleans up
  • Alcohol Yes
  • Renovated in 2010

Contact Info

Arlington Community Park

1 Park Street, Arlington

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Soccer fields
  • Tennis courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Swimming pool
  • Playground
  • Picnic shelters
  • Enclosed shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Sink
  • Electrical outlets
  • No heat or A/C

Capacity

  • Seating for 125
  • Tables and chairs

Rental Costs

  • Rental Fee $200
  • Refundable Deposit $50
  • Open Air Shelter (has electricity) $35
    Seating for 25 at Shelter

Usage

  • Group sets up
  • Group cleans up
  • Alcohol No
  • No heat or AC
  • Windows open for ventilation

Contact Info

Benton Ridge Community Park

152 Pine Street, Benton Ridge

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Soccer fields
  • Volleyball court
  • Playground
  • Walking track
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelters
  • Enclosed building
  • Restrooms
  • Heat & A/C

Capacity

  • Seating for 60
  • Tables and chairs

Rental Costs

  • Rental Fee $75
  • No deposit required
  • Local, Nonprofits No Charge

Usage

  • Group sets up
  • Group cleans up
  • Alcohol No
  • Indoor flush toilets
  • Sink
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator

Contact Info

Parks & Recreation Department

The Cube, 3430 North Main Street, Findlay

Within the City of Findlay are numerous parks, including the historic Riverside Park located right on the Blanchard River. Two City of Findlay Reservoirs, located north of Riverbend Recreation Area off State Route 568, are also available for fishing, seasonal waterfowl hunting, small watercrafts and winter sporting activities.

Waterfowl hunting permits can be obtained at the Findlay Water Department located at 136 North Blanchard or call 419-424-7193.

Capacity

  • 1 Room, Seats 50
  • 2 Rooms, Seats 90

Rental Costs

  • One Room $25 per hour
    (Minimum of two hours)
  • Two Rooms $40 per hour
    (Minimum of two hours)

Usage

  • Meeting rooms are available at The Cube
  • Picnic shelters available at Riverside Park EXCEPT Waterfalls Pavilion (south of the pool)

Contact Info

Jenera Village Park

18800 State Route 698, Jenera

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Volleyball court
  • Tennis court
  • Basketball court
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelter
  • Enclosed community building
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Restrooms
  • Heating & A/C

Capacity

  • Seating for 300
  • Tables and chairs

Rental Costs

  • 1-Day Rental $200
  • 3 Consecutive Days $500
  • 4 Hour Event $75
  • Shelter House $25
  • Refundable Deposit $150

Usage

  • Group sets up
  • Group cleans up
  • Alcohol Yes
  • Heat and AC

Contact Info

Cloe Greiner Community Park

180 Park Drive South, McComb

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Volleyball court
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis court
  • Swimming pool
  • Picnic sites
  • Playgrounds
  • Shelters
  • Restrooms

Capacity

  • 15 picnic tables

Rental Costs

  • Residents $30
  • Non-Residents $50
  • Nonprofits No rental charge

Usage

  • Group sets up
  • Group cleans up
  • Alcohol No
  • Open air shelters only

Contact Info

Island Park

100 Park Street, Mt. Blanchard

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Soccer fields
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball courts
  • Tennis courts
  • Swimming pool
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Enclosed building
  • Shelters
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Restrooms

Capacity

  • 15 picnic tables
  • 3 covered shelter houses

Rental Costs

  • Shelter Rental Fee $30
  • Gazebo $40
  • Refundable Deposit $10

Usage

  • Open air
  • Shelters only

Contact Info

Mt. Cory Village Park

Park Street, Mt. Cory

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelters
  • Community building
  • Restrooms
  • Nice kitchen
  • Indoor restrooms
  • Stone fireplace
  • Heat & A/C

Capacity

  • Seating for 125
  • Tables and chairs

Rental Costs

  • Rental Fee $85
  • Refundable deposit if building is left in good order $30
  • Local, Nonprofits No Charge

Usage

  • Mostly weekend rentals
  • Non-profits mid week

Contact Info

Rawson Community Park

5000 County Road 37, Rawson

Features

  • Baseball field
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis court
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelters
  • Portable restrooms
  • Enclosed building
  • 3 Microwaves
  • Sink
  • Refrigerator

Capacity

  • Seating for 80
  • 8 Picnic Tables
  • Tables and chairs

Rental Costs

  • Deposit Rental Fee $75
  • Enclosed Shelter Rental Fee $25
  • No deposit required

Usage

  • Depot building only available May 1 – November 1
  • Alcohol No
  • Flush toilets
  • Enclosed shelter has no heat or A/C

Contact Info

Allen Township Sports Plex

12829 State Route 613, Van Buren

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages many natural areas throughout Hancock County, including Van Buren State Park which “is quietly nestled in a small but valued remnant of woodland surrounded by beautiful corn, wheat and soybean fields in northwest Ohio.” 

With 251 acres, Van Buren State Park offers a peaceful retreat and supports a variety of outdoor recreation activities, including boating, disc golf, fishing, hunting, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, volleyball, playground, three miles of single track mountain bike trails, and camping, including a family campground, equestrian camp, and cabins for rent. When conditions are favorable, cross-country skiing, ice skating, and ice fishing are available. Features: Baseball Fields, Soccer Fields, Picnic Sites, Shelter, Enclosed Community Building, Restrooms

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelters
  • Community building
  • Restrooms
  • Nice kitchen
  • Indoor restrooms
  • Stone fireplace

Capacity

  • Seating for 200
  • Tables and chairs
  • Hours: 8 am – 1 am

Rental Costs

  • Rental Fee for Allen Township Residents $200
  • Rental Fee for Non-Residents $400
  • Refundable Deposit $50
  • No Charge for Non-Profits

Usage

  • Group sets up
  • Group cleans up
  • Alcohol No
  • Renovated in 2010

Contact Info

Vanlue Community Park

John & Crawford Street, Vanlue

Features

  • Baseball fields
  • Volleyball court
  • Basketball court
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Picnic sites
  • Shelter
  • Enclosed community building
  • Restrooms

Capacity

  • Seating for 225
  • Tables and chairs
  • Enclosed picnic shelter seats 30

Rental Costs

  • Without Heat Rate $100
  • With Heat Fee $150
  • Local, Nonprofits $25

Usage

  • Rented year round
  • Alcohol Yes
  • Heat & AC

Contact Info

Marion Township Hall

16003 St. Rt. 568, Findlay

Features

  • Heat & A/C
  • Kitchenette
  • Flush toilets
  • Paved parking
  • Limited parking and no outdoor area

Capacity

  • Seating for 45
  • Tables and chairs

Rental Costs

  • Rental Fee $75
  • Must be a resident of Marion Township to rent the Township Building

Usage

  • No rental issues
  • Alcohol No

Contact Info

City of Fostoria Recreation

213 South Main Street, Fostoria

Features

  • No heat or A/C
  • Electrical outlets
  • Kitchenette
  • Flush toilets

Capacity

  • Seating for 96
  • 12 picnic tables

Rental Costs

  • Enclosed Shelter Per Day $125
  • Foundation Park Call YMCA for availability

Usage

  • Seasonal Usage
  • Alcohol No

Contact Info