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!
Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort has 157 acres of fun! Here’s what they have to offer:
- 7 acre lake for swimming
- Camping and cabin rental
- Ziplines (Adult and children) – the only ziplines in Tuscarawas County!
- Golf Course and Putt Putt
- Basketball Tournaments
There’s no end to the enjoyment you can have at Wood’s Tall Timber Lake Resort!
The Uhrichsville Water Park is a 4.5 acre facility offer a 18,000 square foot heated pool with a pair of two-story water slides and a zero depth entry child play area. They’re equipped with both men and women’s locker rooms (handicap accessible) and they have an excellent lifeguard and management staff. Concessions are reasonably priced. It’s fun for the whole family!
For an exciting family outing or just a day of relaxation, visit beautiful Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia, Ohio. We’re located just off Interstate 77 just a few miles south of Canton. Tuscora Park has earned a state-wide reputation as an affordable place to come for family fun and entertainment. Whether you take part in activities like swimming and tennis, have kids that love amusement rides, or want to enjoy an old-fashioned evening band concert, Tuscora Park can provide your family a wonderful day of fun activities.
Our facilities include three pools, year-round picnic pavilion and outdoor shelters, vintage amusement rides, miniature golf, and much more, surrounded by our beautiful green hillsides and shade trees.
Any time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, plan to visit Tuscora Park and see what families from all over Ohio have been enjoying for decades!
A part of the Beach City Wildlife Area, Dundee Falls features beautiful waterfalls, nature trails and rock climbing.
Dover City Park offers numerous baseball, softball and soccer fields for public enjoyment in addition to eight public tennis courts. They offer 3 miles of walking trails and the only golf course in Tuscarawas County – an 18-hole DGA approved course!
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Zoar Village was founded in 1817 by a group of German Separatists seeking religious freedom. In 1819, to survive and pay for their land, they formed the Society of Separatists of Zoar, a Christian Communal Society. Due to pressures from the outside world, it disbanded in 1898. Today, visitors can revisit the 19th Century at this German-style village. The historic district abounds with restored private homes, shops, and ten buildings open to tour by the Zoar Community Association through an agreement with the Ohio Historical Connection. Specialty group tours, bus tours, luncheons and dinners in historic buildings available.
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.
Arts & Crafts Gallery
Clothing, jewelry, home goods, and seasonal decoration available.
Hours:
Th-Sat 11:00am-4:00pm
Sun Noon-4:00pm
Stop by Arby’s in New Philadelphia for delicious roast beef sandwiches and curly fries!
Hardee’s is easily located off US-250 and serves the fried chicken, burgers and breakfast biscuits you know and love!
Founded in 1772 as a Moravian mission, the village is reconstructed to appear as it did over 200 years ago. As the Moravian missionaries, led by David Zeisberger, spread education and Christianity throughout the region, the Christian Indian population of Schoenbrunn Village grew. Crops, the tending of livestock, hunting and craftwork in addition to schoolwork and religious teachings made up a day in the life of a Schoenbrunn resident or visitor. David Zeisberger’s grave may also be visited nearby in Goshen on State Route 416. Goshen was a mission village founded after Schoenbrunn. Today, 17 reconstructed log cabins, the original cemetery, and 2 acres of planted fields are available to tour. This site is owned and managed by the Ohio History Connection.
General Visitation Hours (May 31, 2023 through Labor Day)
Wed. – Sat. • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. • 12 – 5 p.m.
September and October – Weekends only
Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. 12 – 5 p.m.
November – mid-May – CLOSED
This 3/10 mile, semi banked, asphalt oval features Late Models, Pure Stocks, Detroit Iron, Modifieds and Compacts racing events.
Offering traditional American and Italian dining, Maggoo’s Pizza, Pasta, and More is ready to serve. Walk-ins and reservations are welcome. Their hours are:
- Tuesday-Thursday: 4pm – 9pm
- Friday-Saturday: 4pm – 10pm
The Harry Clever Field airport (PHD) in New Philadelphia offers avionics, maintenance, fuel, aircraft rental and flight training!
Locally owned and operated, this Penso’s Pizza location is one of three in Tuscarawas County. Their tasty crust is doughy without being chewy and their sauce is one-of-a-kind!
The Magnolia Manor Bed & Breakfast offers a third-floor guest suite, with private bath, that sleeps 2-4 and two second-floor rooms that sleep two. Full breakfast is available. The Manor also has a full meeting space for luncheons, teas, dinners and business meetings. Please call for more details.
Stop by Little Caesar’s Pizza for their classic $5 oven-ready pizza! Don’t forget about their wings or bread sticks either.
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.
Union Country Club is a private club. Tee times are available via overnight packages from area hotels for non-members. Private outings with reservations.