Pike Lake State Park

05/14/2026

Explore one of Ohio’s earliest state parks as part of our year-long America 250 celebration with a visit to Tar Hollow State Park! Join us at the new Education Center on Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. to dive into the rich history of the Tar Hollow region, from its earliest inhabitants to the way the forest and wildlife have evolved over time.

📍 16396 Tar Hollow Road, Laurelville, Ohio 43135

Come and discover why Tar Hollow, established in 1949 as one of Ohio’s first state parks, remains such a special place today.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ohio, The Heart of it All
America 250-Ohio

05/13/2026

WAVERLY LIBRARY

Tomorrow we have an adult craft. We start at 3pm, give us a call or message us to let us know you're coming!

05/13/2026

It's time again for the library's Summer Reading Program featuring this year's theme--Unearth A Story!
Starting June 1st and running through July 10th, stop into your local Garnet A Wilson Public Library branch to sign up for summer reading, and receive a FREE startup book and instructions for completing the reading challenge!
Please stay tuned for future posts with more details on the summer reading program, activity calendars, and what programs will be offered at each branch! We look forward to spending time with all of you this summer!

05/13/2026

Water is slowly rising. We had the boat out for its 2026 test run. Buying a new motor last year was brilliant. Fired right up and launched within no time.

We are excited to have you book with us this year. Please get your reservations in now.

Kayak and paddleboard rentals are already open. Walk in rentals- Saturday and Sunday from 11a-7p. Rentals also available by appointment.

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

PIKE LAKE PARK OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026.

Send a message to learn more

05/08/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday May 9, 2026 is NATIONAL ARCHERY DAY!

National Archery Day is observed annually on the second Saturday in May. The holiday celebrates one of the oldest sports and survival skills in human history, tracing the use of bows and arrows back tens of thousands of years.

PIKE LAKE ARCHERY PROGRAMS COMING UP:

Every Saturday (except for Saturday, June 20th and Saturday July 11th) starting Saturday, May 23, 2026 through Saturday August, 29, 2026 Naturalist Matt Minter will be having his 3-D ARCHERY program here at Pike Lake at 6:00pm. He will also be having it on Thursdays starting Thursday, May 28, 2026 though Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00pm

His ARCHERY 101 program begins on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 and will end on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Make plans to come out and try your archery skills!

05/07/2026

IT'S NATIONAL TOURISM DAY

Travel enthusiasts focus on travel planning while marketing professionals put their skills into increasing the local economy through tourism. On May 7th, the two come together for National Tourism Day.

Make your plans now to come and stay with us here at Pike Lake in our cabins or in the campground! We would love to have you!

Make your reservations by calling 866-644-6727 or go online at www.reserveohio.com

05/07/2026

IT'S NATIONAL WILDFLOWER WEEK!

Always the first full week of May, National Wildflower Week commemorates the colorful blossoms that bring our landscapes to life. Whether they are on mountainsides, pastures, or in our own backyards, wildflowers create habitat, help conserve water and reduce erosion.

It's the perfect time to begin planting a wildflower garden. Wildflowers offer many benefits and one of them is creating a habitat for pollinators. Pollinators such as the monarch butterfly and the honey bee have been in decline. While all the reasons have not been identified, increasing the available habitat does help! Encouraging the growth of natural habitats also attract pollinators.

05/07/2026