What We Do
Our charge is to manage the continued development, security and overall maintenance of the city parks, recreational sites, the riverwalk/bikeway, as well as recreational programming and activities, including the operation of Schoonover pool. We also oversee the management of the Urban Forest which includes the trees located on city owned property throughout the Lima community.

Our Parks
We have nearly 400 acres of land that we maintain annually. Included in the green space use are rental opportunities for shelter houses and other park facilities. We also supervise a number of adult and youth activities ranging from our Summer Playground program to Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball and Chess.

Our Park Rangers administer the safety and security of not only the parks, recreational sites and recreation programming, they also assist with the surveillance of the reservoir system for the city.

Video introduction to Parks, Recreation & Forestry

If we can be of any help or assistance to you, please feel free to give us a call. If you are interested in seasonal work, please fill out our seasonal employment application.

Useful Links

• 2013 Summer Youth Park Program
• Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Parks
• Allen County Soil & Water Conservation District
• Ottawa River Coalition
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources
• Safety City
• Lima Astronomical Association
• Building Our Future Committee
• Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALB)
• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)