Ted Lewis Park is the largest inner-city park within the City of Circleville, Ohio. The park caters to many interest groups with its ball fields, basketball court, playground, splash pad, shelter houses, and creek-side trail. The park hosts roughly 240 planted trees, nearly all of which are native or cultivated varieties of native trees to the Ohio River Valley. The goal of this arboretum is to maintain a predominantly native collection to showcase the natural beauty of the region. While the trees in this park are still young on average, it is our hope that the trees here will be enjoyed by many generations and serve as an educational opportunity for all ages.
ArbNet accreditation is important to Circleville for many reasons- including increased eco-tourism, commerce, and community education on the importance of trees. With three parks eligible for arboretum accreditation, it is our hope that Circleville becomes an attraction to visitors across the Midwest.
