National Trail Parks and Recreation District

National Trail Parks and Recreation District National Trail is dedicated to providing quality parks, facilities, services & programs for the residents of Clark County.
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The National Trail Parks and Recreation District is an extensive parks and recreation system encompassing a multitude of facilities and program opportunities for our residents. This Joint Recreation District was formed when the City of Springfield Parks and Recreation Department and the Clark County Recreation Department joined as one agency. The District manages over 1,000 acres of beautiful pa

rks and facilities and nearly 30 miles of multi-use trails. Our staff members are dedicated to providing quality parks, facilities, services and programs for the residents of Clark County. We share the vision to create community through people, parks and programs. National Trail Social Media Policy
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What a perfect night for baseball in Springfield! The Champion City Half Trax kicked off their home season tonight at Ca...
05/30/2026

What a perfect night for baseball in Springfield! The Champion City Half Trax kicked off their home season tonight at Carleton Davidson Stadium, and the weather couldn’t be any better. Good luck to the Half Trax this season. We are proud to have Carleton Davidson Stadium serve as their home field. Play ball!

Summer camp starts next Monday. Our first Camp is Camp Kid Stuff: Princess & Knight Camp, and it still has a few spots o...
05/26/2026

Summer camp starts next Monday. Our first Camp is Camp Kid Stuff: Princess & Knight Camp, and it still has a few spots open! Young campers ages 6 to 12 are invited to step into a magical kingdom June 1 - 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Snyder Park. Campers will enjoy a week filled with royal adventures, brave quests, themed games, and crafts. The registration deadline is May 29 at the following link -

Ages: 6 - 12 June 1 - 5 • 9am - 4pm Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum Deadline: May 24 Fee: $120

Friday shoutout to our fearless leader and Director, Leann Castillo! She works hard for her team, and fills in wherever ...
05/22/2026

Friday shoutout to our fearless leader and Director, Leann Castillo! She works hard for her team, and fills in wherever needed. Weather she is teaching a class or helping in our parks, she’s not afraid to put in the work and her employees know it! Today she’s out helping our Horticulture team water flowers.

Thank you Leann!

5/20/26All activities scheduled at Davey Moore and Lagonda have been canceled.
05/20/2026

5/20/26
All activities scheduled at Davey Moore and Lagonda have been canceled.

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION is underway and space is limited, so don't wait to register. Camp details are at the link - htt...
05/19/2026

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION is underway and space is limited, so don't wait to register. Camp details are at the link - https://ntprd.org/summer-camps/.

Last Saturday’s hanging basket class in our greenhouse was full of flowers, creativity, and fun! 🌸 Participants learned ...
05/16/2026

Last Saturday’s hanging basket class in our greenhouse was full of flowers, creativity, and fun! 🌸 Participants learned how to build beautiful hanging baskets and got their hands dirty creating something special to take home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the class such a great day!

Helping wildlife, one nest box at a time! 🐦 Students from Global STEM Academy visited Old Reid Park and Kirby Preserve t...
05/16/2026

Helping wildlife, one nest box at a time! 🐦 Students from Global STEM Academy visited Old Reid Park and Kirby Preserve to install bluebird nest boxes they built themselves as part of their conservation unit. We are grateful to these students and teachers for helping care for our parks and local wildlife. Small projects like this can make a big impact for future generations.

Weather & Program Update for Saturday, May 16• The Fishing Derby is still on from 9:00am–12:00pm and will continue until...
05/16/2026

Weather & Program Update for Saturday, May 16

• The Fishing Derby is still on from 9:00am–12:00pm and will continue until storms move into the area. Please monitor the weather and plan accordingly.

• Fairy & Gnome Festival has been canceled due to approaching and forecasted thunderstorms. The event will be rescheduled for a later date this year.

• All The Braxton Miller Foundation games scheduled for today have been canceled.

The next baseball practices will be held Wednesday, May 27:
⚾ Teams Sky Blue & Grey — 5:30pm
⚾ Teams Navy Blue & Black — 6:30pm

Thank you for your understanding!

05/16/2026

5/16/26
The Braxton Miller Foundation Baseball games scheduled for today have been canceled.
The next practice will be held on Wednesday, May 27:
Teams Sky Blue and Grey will practice at 5:30pm
Teams Navy Blue and Black will practice at 6:30pm

That’s a wrap on Tiny Picasso. The kids used their large Imaginations to explore Pablo Picasso's cubism, and were able t...
05/15/2026

That’s a wrap on Tiny Picasso. The kids used their large Imaginations to explore Pablo Picasso's cubism, and were able to make their own cubist creations! We love watching the creativity flow in these young minds!

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1301 Mitchell Boulevard
Dayton, OH
45503

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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