New Rochester Park
Cecil, Ohio
New Rochester Park is north of Paulding, near Cecil, and located on the Maumee River. It provides areas for picnicking and quiet meditation. The park also has several grassed walking trails and coming soon a pavilion and play area. Paved parking is what is left from a previous rest stop before the new Hwy. 24 was established.
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About New Rochester Park
Going East about 1 mile on “Old 24” sits New Rochester Park.
What was once the original county seat and bustling little village is now a 5-acre historical site.
Presently, the Paulding Park District Board is undertaking the ambitious project of preserving the history of New Rochester Park and development of walking trails, educational kiosks, native plantings, wildflower gardens and a river overlook. Also planned are a pavilion with electrical access, a playground and a storybook trail including a “natural” playground.
It is our goal to transform and utilize every inch of this park to provide a safe clean site where families can gather, relax, enjoy nature and get a little exercise relatively close to home.
History facts: The name “Maumee” is derived from the Ottawa Indians name for the Miami Indians.
Crane Township was the first township in Paulding County, named for Oliver Crane.
The first village in the township in 1835 was New Rochester and the first court was held here in 1840.
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