Muskingum Valley Park District

Muskingum Valley Park District MVPD
415 Hunter Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
740.455.8237
[email protected] Trail continues until Ellis Dam State Park at Lock #11.

Our Mission: To enrich the quality of life of Muskingum County residents by conserving natural areas, providing passive and active recreational opportunities, and developing an appreciation of the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of the area. Visit us at the following locations:

Collegial Woods Trails, located on the northside of Ohio University-Zanesville and Zane State College campus

(1425-1555 Newark Road, Zanesville).

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McGraw Edison Recreation Area, located on 6165 Park Lane in Perry Township. (Take Airport Road exit, head East on US 40, turn RIGHT on Spry Road, turn RIGHT on Park Lane, park entrance is on the right at the bottom of the hill).

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Muskingum Recreational Trail, six miles of asphalt trail starting in Dresden. Enter at either end, or enter off of Rock Cut Road.

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Mission Oaks Gardens, located on 424 Hunter Street (off of Euclid) in Zanesville.

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Gale Garden, located in the historic McIntire District. Access from Charles Street or 904 Adair Avenue in Zanesville.

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Joe`s Run Recreational Trail. Main entrances at Blue Ave near the middle school, and northeast off of the trail head of Collegial Woods.

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John McIntire Outdoor Classroom, located at 1007 McIntire Avenue (corner of Blue Ave and McIntire Ave in the City of Zanesville).

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Bailey and AEP Property (Bergin Field), located in Duncan Falls off of Route 60.

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In Development! Westview Community Park located at 2256 Dresden Road in Zanesville.

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For more detailed information, search "Explore brochure" in our search box.

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Also, here is a great trail guide for Muskingum County: https://www.visitzanesville.com/Travel-Guides/Trail-Guide/

09/06/2026
09/06/2026

The Wilds will be here 6pm-7pm to close out our Riverfest 2026 free community festival! Come on down and see all of the cool bones and facts they have to share about our wild world!

It’s a great day to learn about Ohio wildlife at Riverfest 2026! The Ohio Canid Center (wolves, foxes and coyotes) is on...
09/06/2026

It’s a great day to learn about Ohio wildlife at Riverfest 2026! The Ohio Canid Center (wolves, foxes and coyotes) is on the stage from 4-5pm.

Ohio Nature Education is here with their Live animals we love to hate program until 3pm! Then right after at 4pm we have...
09/06/2026

Ohio Nature Education is here with their Live animals we love to hate program until 3pm!

Then right after at 4pm we have Ohio Canid Center with their fox Rigby! Come on out and learn about wildlife right here at Riverfest 2026

09/06/2026

We are starting out our festival strong with Old River Revival!

Come on down and support a FREE community festival and enjoy this awesome band playing until 1:30!

DAY 2 IS HERE! 🌿We’re back at Zane’s Landing today and there’s a LOT happening!First, a very important reminder: the Mus...
09/06/2026

DAY 2 IS HERE! 🌿

We’re back at Zane’s Landing today and there’s a LOT happening!

First, a very important reminder: the Muskingum Valley Park District booth has FREE cotton candy and FREE popcorn! We’re not sure what happened to our employee in this picture… maybe too much cotton candy? 😂

TODAY’S SCHEDULE:

11:00 AM–1:30 PM — Old River Revival
2:00–3:00 PM — Animals We Love to Hate with Ohio Nature Education
4:00–5:00 PM — Coexisting with Urban Wildlife presented by Ohio Canid Center
6:00–7:00 PM — The Wilds

Yes, there will be LIVE ANIMALS at Riverfest today! 🦊🐾 Come check them out and learn about Ohio’s wildlife.

Plus, we’ve got vendors, food trucks, the FREE kids fishing game with prizes, and more going on throughout the day.

Bring the family, grab some popcorn or cotton candy, and come spend your Sunday at Riverfest!

DAY 2 OF Riverfest 2026 IS TOMORROW!We had a great first day, and we’re excited to keep things going tomorrow at Zane’s...
09/06/2026

DAY 2 OF Riverfest 2026 IS TOMORROW!

We had a great first day, and we’re excited to keep things going tomorrow at Zane’s Landing!

Here’s what’s happening Sunday:
10:00 AM — Festival Opens
11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Old River Revival
2:00–3:00 PM — Ohio Nature Education: Animals We Love to Hate
4:00–5:00 PM — Ohio Canid Center : Coexisting with Urban Wildlife
6:00–7:00 PM — Endangered Species Program with The Wilds

And there’s plenty for the kids, too! Stop by the Muskingum Valley Park District booth for our free kids fishing game. Kids can win a fishing pole or other small prizes!

We’ll also have FREE cotton candy and popcorn at the park district booth.

Plus, vendors, food trucks, and lots to see throughout the day.

Come hang out with us for Day 2 of Riverfest! See you tomorrow! 🌿

Thank you WHIZ for this fantastic article on Riverfest 2026
09/06/2026

Thank you WHIZ for this fantastic article on Riverfest 2026

Labor Day weekend brought free family fun to Zane’s Landing Park as the Muskingum Valley Park District teamed up with the City of Zanesville to host Riverfest. The nine-hour event featured a variety of local businesses and vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities throughout the day. Organi...

DAY ONE OF RIVERFEST WAS AWESOME!What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed the food, checked out the vendo...
09/06/2026

DAY ONE OF RIVERFEST WAS AWESOME!

What a day! Thank you to everyone who came out, enjoyed the food, checked out the vendors, listened to the music, explored the park, and helped make the first day of Riverfest such a great one!

And we’re not done yet! We can’t wait to see everyone back at Zane’s Landing tomorrow for DAY TWO!

Here are some snapshots of DAY 1 of Riverfest 2026

If you took pictures today, drop them in the comments—we’d love to see them!

Tomorrow’s schedule will be posted next, so start planning your Sunday!
See you tomorrow! 🌿

09/06/2026

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415 Hunter Avenue
Zanesville, OH
43701

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