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Description: The Clermont County Park District operates 5 parks and two nature preserves totaling 330 acres. The highlight of the Park District's facilities is Chilo Lock #34 Park. Located on the site of an old U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam. The Park District recently renovated the old powerhouse for the Lock and Dam into a visitor center and museum with hands-on, interactive displays emphasizing the history and importance of the Ohio River. The Park District's Naturalist staff presents educational programs to schools, scouts, youth groups, senior citizens, and the general public.
Hours of Operation: Chilo Visitor center is open weekends all year long. Weekday hours vary by season. Please call for details. Other parks open dawn to dusk all year.
Facility Open to Public: Yes
Onsite Programs Available: Yes Naturalist led programs are available for schools, scouts, youth groups, senior centers, or any organized group with a minimum of ten participants. To schedule a program, call 513-876-9013.
Offsite Programs Available: Yes Naturalist led programs can be presented in your classroom or in any one of the Districts 7 parks. To schedule a program, call 513-876-9013.
Entrance Fees: None
Program Fees: Most programs are free of charge.
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Teacher Training Workshops/Programs: No
Audiences: K-12, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts. Girl Scouts, Youth Groups, Garden Clubs, Seniors, and the general public.
Program Topics: Habitats, Local Wildlife, Ohio Fossils, Wildflowers, Bird Feeding, and Tree Identification
Free Teacher Resources: No
Community Service Opportunities Available: Interested volunteers may participate in river cleanups (East Fork River Sweep and Ohio River Sweep), invasive plant removal, or other projects throughout the Park District.
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