LOCAL PARKS IN THE GRANVILLE AREA

BICENTENNIAL PARK
Located at the edge of town on West Broadway at Raccoon Valley Road, the former Whitepoint property was acquired in 2003 and used to create Bicentennial Park in time for Granville’s community bicentennial celebration in 2005. This beautiful spot has benches to relax and parking to access the adjacent T.J. Evans Bike Path.

DENISON UNIVERSITY BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
Denison's Biological Reserve was established in 1966. The Reserve encompasses 350 acres in three contiguous sections that are one quarter mile north of the Village on Rt. 661. Clay Run, along with four ponds and seven natural springs provide habitat for aquatic organisms. The Reserve provides refuge for numerous amphibians, turtles, snakes, bats, rodents, flying squirrels, white-tailed deer, red fox, and over one hundred species of birds.  More information

FANCHION ROBB AND RAYMOND J. LEWIS TY TAWEL FARM MEMORIAL PARK
This tract of land at 1179 Jones Road was a gift to the Village of Granville by the late Fanchion R. Lewis in 1996. The 40+-acre park is used for picnics; nature trail walks and has a pond with a solar powered aeration system. The park is open dawn till dusk, parking and restroom facilities are available.

INFIRMARY MOUND PARK
Named for the prehistoric "Infirmary Mound" located on the grounds, this 326 acre park continues to be a family favorite. Located 3 miles south of Granville on State Route 37 and managed by the Licking Park District, the area is perfect for picnics, fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.  More information

OPERA HOUSE PARK
Located at the corner of Broadway and Main Streets, this park is named for the historic building that stood at this location for 100 years. Granville Opera House was built in 1849 as a Baptist Church. It was moved in 1882, and then on April 7, 1982 it was destroyed by fire. After the fire, the location was set aside to be used as green space. The park was designed by Williams Chambers and is today maintained by the Village and the Tree and Landscape Commission.

SALT RUN
Located off Rt. #16 E. The Granville Township Trustees purchased this 52-acre property in 1991 for passive recreation uses.  In 2002 the Township received a gift of 7.4 acres, which is contiguous to Salt Run Park. The park is not currently developed and there is no available parking.

SUGAR LOAF PARK
Located in the heart of the village on West Broadway, Sugar Loaf Park (originally Stone Hill) was used as a stone quarry with many local homes’ foundations coming from the north face of the hill. Later it served as a communal grazing ground, and a source of water for sheep and cattle herds owned by the growing Granville farming community in the 1800’s. Today, you can walk up the beautifully wooded hill on mulched trails. At the top, you are greeted by Founders Monument, dedicated in 1905 during the Granville Centennial celebration.

SPRING VALLEY PRESERVE

Spring Valley, once a community pool and recreational area, is a wooded natural area preserved in 2006 as public land  through donations from several local Granville institutions, residents and organizations.  Located off of Cherry St/Rt 16, Spring Valley adjoins Salt Run Park for a combined area of 97 acres. Denison University students and Granville Middle School students worked together in 2007-08 to clear paths and build rock bridges,   Several hiking trails are now completed.  The park also includes two shelter houses (rented through Granville Rec), a platform tennis facility, paved parking and portable rest rooms.  Future plans are still under development.