Preservation Parks of Delaware County - Division of Park Police

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This page is intended to assist visitors with general park information, safety tips, crime alerts and to provide visitors with topics of interest. This page is not monitored 24/7 and should you need police in an emergency call 911. For non-emergency needs call 614-989-1972

Authority

Preservation Parks of Delaware County Officers possess Ohio Basic Peace Officer Certification. The park police get

their authority from the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) section 1545.13 which states:

"The employees that the Board of Park Commissioners designate for that purpose may exercise all the powers of police officers within and adjacent to the lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Board…"

Preservation Parks, Division of Park Police is requesting public assistance for an investigation. Recently, we were made...
04/02/2025

Preservation Parks, Division of Park Police is requesting public assistance for an investigation. Recently, we were made aware of approximately 27 trees that were damaged at Gallant Woods Park. If anyone has any information that may assist us with this investigation, please contact Park Police at 614-989-1972 or [email protected] Thank you.

Good morning from Shale Hollow Park. Although the air is cool this morning, it's still a good time to get outside and ex...
01/27/2024

Good morning from Shale Hollow Park. Although the air is cool this morning, it's still a good time to get outside and explore. Enjoy your day!

The snow may slow down us humans, but this squirrel sure isn't bothered by it, just enjoying breakfast! Please be advise...
01/19/2024

The snow may slow down us humans, but this squirrel sure isn't bothered by it, just enjoying breakfast! Please be advised, the lower parking lot at Shale Hollow Park is currently closed due to icy conditions and the Chilly Trek hike scheduled for this evening at Gallant Woods Park has been canceled.

We can't promise you'll run into Santa like Ofc. Collingwood and Sgt. Watkins did, but you may see some of his "reindeer...
12/10/2023

We can't promise you'll run into Santa like Ofc. Collingwood and Sgt. Watkins did, but you may see some of his "reindeer." Even wintertime is a great time to visit your Preservation Parks of Delaware County so get out and explore!

A hike at Shale Hollow Park never disappoints. It's a great way to wrap up your weekend!
08/27/2023

A hike at Shale Hollow Park never disappoints. It's a great way to wrap up your weekend!

We would like to welcome the newest member of our law enforcement team, Park Officer Robert "Bob" Brown. Officer Brown b...
07/28/2023

We would like to welcome the newest member of our law enforcement team, Park Officer Robert "Bob" Brown. Officer Brown brings 10 years of law enforcement experience to his new position and is excited to interact with our great park visitors. If you see Officer Brown out in the parks, please say hello and welcome him!

07/22/2023

The woods always brings new sights and experiences. As I walked at Shale Hollow Park this morning. I noticed this snake skin hanging from a tree. It was approximately 4 feet long. As good a place as any for a snake to shed their skin! Chief Welch.

Please join us in congratulating Senior Park Office Kevin Kuhn. July 2023 marks 20 years of service as a commissioned po...
07/12/2023

Please join us in congratulating Senior Park Office Kevin Kuhn. July 2023 marks 20 years of service as a commissioned police officer with most of those years served with Preservation Parks!

Although we've had a little bit of rain today, it was a great day to be in our parks. I took these pictures as I patroll...
07/01/2023

Although we've had a little bit of rain today, it was a great day to be in our parks. I took these pictures as I patrolled today. Chief Welch

By the way, the snake was a small one, about a foot long.đŸ™‚

Address

5820 Columbus Pike
Lewis Center, OH
43035

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

Telephone

+16149891972

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