Recreation

The Wilkshire Golf Course is a beautiful and challenging 18 hole championship course located just off I-77 exit 93 in Bolivar, Ohio. Wilkshire Golf Course is open year round (weather permitting). Wilkshire Golf Course has tree-lined fairways, gently rolling terrain and numerous sand traps that call for accurately placed tee shots. A totally automated irrigation system ensures plush playing conditions.

Wilkshire Golf Course is proud to be one of the most scenic and challenging golf experiences in Northeastern Ohio. From gently rolling fairways, water hazards, groomed bunkers and lush landscaping; Wilkshire Golf Course is the perfect place for company outings, practicing your technique or just to get in an enjoyable round.

Amenities include a driving range building, putting greens with chipping and sand practice areas, a club house with a full grill and refreshments, event pavilion, and a fully stocked pro shop.

The Zoar Village Golf Course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish and opened in 1975. This course plays to a length of 6,700 yards from the tips and has a par of 72. The course rating is 70.9 and the slope is 121.

Golf Digest gave this course a rating of 4 Stars!

Just as an artist creates a masterpiece on canvas, Oak Shadows Golf Club was designed to capture the natural beauty of Tuscarawas County. Designed by John F. Robinson & Associates, Oak Shadows Golf Club opened all 18 holes on September 5th 1995. Covering nearly 200 acres of countryside and surrounded by lush, rolling hills, stately trees, and many acres of protected wetlands, Oak Shadows affords the perfect atmosphere for a peaceful and scenic round of golf.

Located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, Oak Shadows Golf Club is the area’s premier 18 Hole Championship Public Golf course. Challenging and playable for all skill levels from the professional to the occasional player, this par 72 course features five sets of tees ranging in length from 5,172 yards to 7,100 from the back tips. Fully irrigated bent grass fairway, tees, and greens are the featured grass here at Oak Shadows Golf club to provide the best possible playing conditions. We have a full scale driving range that features bent grass tees, chipping greens, and practice putting greens.

To complete the golf experience, they have a fully stocked golf shop, a Professional golf staff for all of your lesson and outing needs, and an outstanding Sandwich shop with a 19th hole.

The Wood’s Tall Timber Resort Woodpecker Par 3 Golf Course offers 9 holes of recreation for any golfer of any age. With a professional greens-keeper on staff, our rolling hills of Par 3 golfing is perfect for a seasoned golfer or even a beginner. Check out our immaculate Woodpecker Putt Putt course with 18 holes of fun for the whole family!

The Big Bend Golf Course in Uhrichsville Ohio is a 9-hole, par-33 course with a Pro Shop, restaurant and bar.

Black Gold Golf Club is a great golf course here in Tuscarawas County and golfers don’t have to sacrifice the usual amenities to afford it. This beautiful course was built on 166 scenic acres of farmland with numerous ponds and bunkers that deliberately come into play. This course offers a total of 27 holes, which can be easily broken down to nine-hole or 18-hole play.

Visit their new log clubhouse, friendly staff, and breathtaking views!

The 9-hole Five Waters Golf Course in Midvale, OH is a public golf course that opened in 1969. Designed by Don Kinser, Five Waters Golf Course measures 3,191 yards from the longest tees. The greens are bent grass and the fairways are bluegrass.

This is a par 3 course.

Visit Ohio’s largest pontoon boat dealer for a great selection of Godfrey pontoon boats, Yamaha & Suzuki outboard motors and boating accessories. Boat rentals available by the hour, day and week. Atwood Queen Cruise boat charters are available, hourly with a captain and 50-person capacity. Enjoy lakefront dining at the Lighthouse Bistro at Marina West and the Atwood Dock Marina & Grill located on the eastern shores of Atwood Lake.

Family owned and operated, the NTR Canoe Livery has been in operation since 1974. They currently over a 50 canoe operation and intentionally limit the number of canoes they put on the river at a time so you can have a proper wilderness experience. The NTR Livery offers canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, camping and easy access to bike and hiking paths.

They offer trips ranging from six to 14.5 miles long. Ask about their “Sunset” trips!

Atwood Lake Park at a glance:

• 1,540 acres of water surface
• 25 horsepower limit
• 2,500 acres of land
• 28 miles of shoreline
• Conservation (Normal) Pool Elevation: 928 ft. above sea level
• 3 public launch ramps

Atwood Lake Park is located within both Tuscarawas and Carroll County. It’s one of the state’s top lakes for sailing and pleasure boating. Atwood Lake Park features a wide, sandy beach, vending area, changing rooms with shower, a playground and various picnic areas.

They have over 500 camp lots, a swimming beach with a concessions stand, vacation and patio cabins, an Activity Center and Nature Center, special events and more!

Atwood Lake Park is also home to the Alive Christian Music Festival and the Atwood Fall Festival!

Just south of Tuscarawas County is Seneca Lake Park:

• 3,550 acres of water surface
• 399 horsepower limit
• One public boat launch ramp off of State Route 574
• 4,060 acres of land
• Conservation (Normal) Pool Elevation: 832.2 ft. above sea level

Seneca Lake Park has over 3,550 acres of water surface, a 399 horsepower limit, one public boat ramp and 4,060 acres of land.

Tappan Lake Park is located Southeast of Tuscarawas County:

• 2,350 acres of water surface
• 399 horsepower limit
• 5,000 acres of land
• Two public launch ramps

Tappan Lake Park is a great place for camping, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. They offer over 500 camp sites, a swimming beach, an Activity Center and Nature Center and more.

Located north of Tuscarawas County Ohio, the Bear Creek Resort Ranch KOA offers 26 miles of marked ATV and dirk bike trails over 180 acres. They also provide camping, cabin rentals, horseback riding, miniature golf and more!

The Buckhorn Creek Trail is an 8 mile trail running from Newcomerstown to Stone Creek parallel to County Road 21 and I-77 on the site of an old C&M Railroad bed. The development of this trail was one of the early action projects in the Tuscarawas Trail and Green Space Plan. The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, has partnered with the county commissioner, area land owners, local governments, corporate partners, and volunteers to develop this greenspace.

Access to this trail can be done near the intersection of Bethel Hill Road and Stonecreek Road, at the intersection of Wold Road and Stonecreek Road or where Stonecreek Road becomes College Street in Newcomerstown.

Camp Tuscazoar was founded more than 100 years ago by Scout leaders who recognized the beauty and history of this area. Today, under the guidance of the Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, the camp remains a popular outdoor location, drawing large numbers of weekend campers, hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders each year.

The camp covers more than 800 acres and is used by a wide variety of groups for short-term camping, day camps, youth retreats, ecology projects, and other activities. Campsites, cabins, adirondacks, RV sites, an amphitheater and a dining hall are available for daily or weekly rental.

The Norma Johnson Center located outside of Dover, Ohio is a nature area open to the public every day of the year from dawn to dusk.  Norma Johnson Center’s 303 acres offer a place of solitude in which to observe wildlife, enjoy birding, view wildflowers or just take a brisk walk. Hike on their marked trails while observing first-hand how nature can be improved by care and management.

Take advantage of over 6 miles of trails and their fishing ponds for your enjoyment. The Norma Johnson Center is a great place for a family picnic, group outing or summer meeting of your favorite community group.

Annually, more than 2.5 million Americans find their way to the iconic 85 mile Towpath Trail running through the heart of the Ohio & Erie Canalway.  Whether birding, biking, hiking, running, riding on horseback, taking a canal boat ride, or traveling alongside it by scenic rail — folks find that old-school “travel” along the Towpath Trail adds an undeniable energy to the quality of life in the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Stark and Tuscarawas in Northeastern Ohio. 

Begin your journey on the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail in Bolivar Ohio. The Aqueduct Bridge connects the Stark County trail with the Tuscarawas County trail along the intersection of State Route 212 and Shepler Church Road SW in Bolivar. Once in Tuscarawas County, the road route takes you to Fort Laurens State Memorial – it’s first trailhead! There you will find public restrooms and the start of the limestone trail.

As you cross the bridge over I-77, you will see on your journey numerous remnants of the Canal’s lock system on your way to the next trailhead, Canal Lands Park, in Zoar just off Dover-Zoar Road.

As you continue down the trail, you will eventually reach State Route 800 in Zoarville and can continue through to Camp Tuscazoar’s trails.

Tuscarawas County’s portion accounts for roughly six miles of trail.

The Panhandle Passage Trail is currently a multi-use 1.1 mile trail that connects the City of Uhrichsville with the Village of Dennison, providing residents with easy access by foot or bicycle to McCluskey Park in Dennison and the water park in Uhrichsville.

The idea for a trail and park system in the Village of Tuscarawas and Warwick Township started as a project of the Warwick Lions Club in 2010. As the project vision expanded, it was determined that the project would progress much quicker as a separate group outside of the club.

The Village of Tuscarawas/Warwick Township Trail and Parks Group held their first meeting in January 2011 as a informal community group with the sole purpose to raise funds for the planning, development, and maintaining of trails and parks in our area.

The official name of “Zeisberger Trail and Parks” was determined in March 2011.

The Zoar Wetland is located in northern Tuscarawas County near the historic Village of Zoar.  It is a natural wetland ecosystem with a 30-acre shallow marsh and 50 acres of woodland.  Our volunteers maintain two miles of trails and all other interpretive features.