Park District History
The History of the Park District Board
Paulding County Park District Board Time line as we know it:
1935 – Dedication ceremony held to proclaim New Rochester park the first county park. It was then turned over to the Paulding County Park Board to manage. It would remain a park until it was given to ODOT for use as a roadside rest. (Date unknown)
August 2003 –Park District created with 80 Acre donation in Crane Township
December 2014 – The question of whether or not to dissolve the Park District Board comes to Judge. It was determined that the Park District Board would be given a 10 Month “stay” to re-energized the Park District.
February 2015 – Park District viability confirmed. Linda Hodges appointed Chairperson.
2016 – New Rochester Parks transferred from ODOT to Parks
2017 – Board goes from 3 to 5 members
2018– Board acquired a long term lease from the Paulding County Commissioners for 5 Span Park
2018– State owned canal property located within Paulding County is transferred to the the Paulding County Commissioners and then the Board acquired a long term lease of the Property.
2023– Pavilion Constructed at Rochester Park with funds from Crane Township.
2024– Playground at Rochester Park established with help of the Friends of the Paulding County Parks.
Every visit to a park brings new things to see and discover! Its proven that time spent outside sparks creativity, reduces stress, increases physical and mental wellness and contributes to the livability of a community.
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