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Local Parks: Possum Creek MetroPark

4901 Shank Road
Dayton, OH
Park Office: (937) 268-1312
More Info: (937) 275-7275
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Hours of Operation

April 1 - October 31: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
November 1 - March 31: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Closed Christmas and New Year's Day

About the Complex

Bring your family out to the farm to meet the barnyard animals. Also enjoy the walking trails, picnic areas and lots of great fishing.

  • 550 Acres
  • Fishing-Ponds/Lakes
  • Cross-Country Sking
  • Skating-Lakes
  • Bridle Trails
  • Group Camping w/permit
  • Farm Visits
  • Group Tours
  • Walking Trails-Fairly Level
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Picnicking
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Reservable Picnic Shelters
  • Bird Feeding Stations
  • Public Walks
  • Demos & Workshops
  • Horticultural Displays

Highlights

Tall Grass Prairies: Open areas with grasses that reach heights of 6 to 10 feet by late summer.

Argonne Forest: Beautiful woodlands dominated by old beech trees.

Polly Possum's Math Farm: Farm setting is used along with hands-on activities to show how math can be used.

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