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.
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.
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.
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!
Open Tuesday-Saturday from 9am-5pm
The Ohio Star Theater features family-friendly entertainment in Ohio’s Amish Country! Live theater, musicals, and concerts are available nightly in this new 512 seat theater. Dutch Valley Restaurant and the Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek are also located on the campus.
Adventure Harley-Davidson® is a full service Harley-Davidson® dealership located in Dover, Ohio. As an Ohio Harley-Davidson® dealer, they have a huge selection of new and used Harley-Davidson® motorcycles on display inside their 38,500 square foot building. They also specialized in Harley® Parts and Accessories as well as Harley-Davidson® clothing and accessories.
They have assisted Harley® enthusiasts for over 40 years. Come be a part of the Adventure Harley-Davidson® family. They offer many family friendly events throughout the year.
Rental Information
Rate Package Breakdown
Monday – Thursday (24 hours): $125/day
Friday-Sunday (24 hours): $149/day
3 Day Weekend Package (Fri-Sun): $399
7 Day Week Package: $699
Packages include:
- Renter & Passenger DOT approved helmet and rain suit
- 24 hour emergency roadside assistance
- Unlimited mileage
Requirements:
- Minimum Age of 21 years
- Riders must posses and demonstrate skills, knowledge, and ability to operate a heavy motorcycle
- Must have a valid drivers license with a motorcycle endorsement
- Required $2,000 security deposit (Certified Check, Credit Card, or Cash)
- Must wear a DOT certified helmet while riding the rental bike
- Personal motorcycle insurance will not transfer to a rental 99.9% of the time
- Passengers must be present to sign waivers
Located at the gateway to Ohio’s Amish Country, the Carlisle Inn of Sugarcreek offers you a place to relax, unwind, and step away from the daily grind of life. This hotel offers a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness room. Jacuzzi tubs are available in many rooms, including their spacious two-bedroom suites. The Carlisle Inn of Sugarcreek is also located a short walk away from the Dutch Valley Restaurant, Dutch Valley Gift Shop, and more! Be sure to check out the Ohio Star Theatre and their live dinner theatre schedule!
Dutch Valley Restaurant not only resembles a sprawling country farmhouse, it serves exactly the kind of simple, satisfying, home cooking that you would expect to find at one. Their hours are:
- Monday-Saturday: 7am – 8pm
Krocker’s Bar & Grill is your place in downtown Dover for sports and great food! Their hours are:
- Monday-Thursday: 11am – 10pm
- Friday-Saturday: 11am – 11pm
- Sunday: 11am -7pm
Stop by Subway for a quick bite to eat! Make your own sandwich and salad.
John’s Sweeper Service was founded in Dover, OH in 2006. Owner John Cadle has more than 15 years’ experience in servicing and repairing vacuum cleaners and cleaning equipment. It is currently located at 233 West 3rd Street in downtown Dover. This space was the former home of Feinberg’s Department Store, Schwartz’s Clothing in 1950, and more recently the Tuscarawas Senior Center.
The history of the vacuum cleaner began before electricity was invented. Housewives and maids had to use brooms or rug beaters to battle the dirt that was in the home. In the 1800’s the pneumatic vacuum cleaner became available which used a system of bellows and valves to draw in air and the dirt with it. A person would have to pump the bellows for the system to work. Because they moved little air they were not very effective. Later came versions that, when pushed, would actuate the bellows and do the same thing. These were commodities for the wealthy upper class…
Fill up for gas and stop by Subway for a quick bite! Build your own sandwich!
East of Chicago has your deep-dish and specialty pizza’s in addition to wings and more.
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!
Pangrazio Pizza was purchased in 1978, by Robert and Thelma Armstrong. The restaurant has been in the Armstrong family for more than 35 years. They still use the original Pangrazio recipe to make both their spaghetti and pizza sauce. They also make their own homemade spaghetti noodles, meatballs and pizza dough daily.