Historic Review Board
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Exploring Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park
Location
- Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park
- 230 Pontius Rd.
- Circleville, OH 43113
This park has two separate entrances with different features.
State Route 188 Entrance
Features:
- Shelter #1
- The Dog Park
- Water fountain donated in the memory of Earl Dean is situated on a concrete pad with stone benches nearby
- Access to parking and 1.2 mile walking/biking trail
- Dog waste clean-up stations are located throughout park
Pontius Road Entrance
Features:
- The Starkey Pavilion
- Shelter #2
- Splash pad
- Boundless playground
- Butterfly garden
- Fire pit
- Bird watching station
- Restrooms
- Plenty of parking
- Access to hiking/biking/walking trail
- Rotary garden
- Fitness zone exercise equipment
Shelter #1
Features:
- Located adjacent to the dog park
- 2 picnic tables
- 1 garbage can
- Concrete floors
- No grill
- Short walk from parking on 188 to the shelter
- Rental is $80.00 per day
- There is no electric
Shelter #2
Features:
- Located across from the Starkey Pavilion, back by the woods and walking trail
- 3 picnic tables
- 3 garbage cans
- Concrete floor
- Charcoal Grill
- Fire Ring (firewood stacked there)
- Near restrooms, playground & fitness zone
- Rental is $80.00 per day
- There is no electric
PHOTO GALLERY
Play & Explore:
Starkey Pavilion
Features:
- Enclosed shelter
- Heat available
- Wood burning fireplace
- 10 folding cafeteria style tables which will comfortably seat 80
- Kitchenette with 2 mini refrigerators, sink and counter space
- Bathroom located the pavilion
- Standard rental is $230.00 per time period every day.
Time periods are 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This includes heat and electric
Boundless Playground
Features:
- A boundless playground allows children with different physical, developmental, cognitive and sensory abilities to enjoy the playground environment. There are accessible pathways and surfacing and the play structures support child development
- There is a small shelter with 2 picnic tables at the edge of
the playground. (this shelter is not rented) - There are several benches located around the perimeter of
the playground
Splash Pad
Features:
- Splash pad is available seasonally from Memorial Day
weekend thru Labor Day. Hours are 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. - Small shelter on perimeter of splash pad features 2 picnic tables (this shelter is not rented)
- Several benches are also located around the perimeter
- Restrooms are in building near the splash pad
Wetlands
Features:
- Wetlands are characterized by low-lying areas that are covered
or saturated by water during part of each year. This results in
specialized wet soil types and water dependent plants. - The wetland of Ohio include marshes, swamps, bogs and fens.
They vary by degree of wetness, soil characteristics and
vegetation type
Butterfly Garden & Bird Watching
Features:
- Rotary garden
- Many people enjoy birdwatching as a recreational activity and
the Mary Virginia Crites Hannan park provides ample
opportunities to watch birds in their natural environment - The butterfly garden is growing into a beautiful landscape,
which also attracts butterflies during certain months. Butterfly
attracting plants were incorporated into the park’s
landscaping design
Walking/Biking/Hiking Trails
Features:
- According to the mayo clinic, walking is a low-impact, exercise
that provides numerous health benefits. It is a form of exercise
that just about anyone can do and doesn’t require a lot of practice - Consider the potential benefits of taking a walk in the park:
- – Can help with weight management
- – Helps you feel strong and fit
- – May reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
- – May help lower your blood pressure
- – Can improve your mood
