I love parks. I LOVE this park! It must've been fishing derby day. Lots of people surrounding the lakes. Gorgeous trails. Lots to see. Great place to enjoy the elements. We climbed the Rastin...
Ariel-Foundation Park
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Ariel-Foundation Park, located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, is a remarkable 250-acre civic park that showcases adaptive reuse on the former site of a glass-making factory. It features architectural ruins, lakes, an observation tower, walking trails, and steel sculptures, creating a unique environment for visitors of all ages.
Highlighting elements such as The Ruins, The Labyrinth, and the Schnormeier Event Center, the park seamlessly blends nature with history. With no admission fees, it provides a welcoming atmosphere for enjoyment and exploration throughout the year.
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The last time we were here (see previous review), we entered the park from Harcourt Road and totally missed the main section of the park which is off Pittsburg Street. Today, we found the main...
The park is nice and well maintained. It was an old glass factory and the history is preserved with several portions of the factory left as a sort of display while other portions are reused. A...
It has been a few years since we checked out this walking park. What a great place to wander and read about history here. We will be returning with visitors in the near future!
Our situation: We went on a Saturday afternoon, one car, came directly from downtown mount vernon. Pros: -Parking was pretty easy to find -Amazing place to hammock! -Have good walking shoes to...
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