Hancock Park District

09/01/2026

Who’s ready for the challenge?! The 12th Annual Hike-It! Program starts TODAY! Registration is officially open.🌳🥾

Hike-It! is back! 🥾🌲

Lace up your hiking shoes and explore Hancock County with the Hancock Park District’s 12th Annual Hike-It! Program! Participants are encouraged to visit and hike designated trails at several locations throughout the county.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 1!
Register online at hancockparks.com under “Park News”.

New to Hike-It? Stop by the Hancock Park District office to pick up your complimentary walking stick to get started!

Complete your hikes by Monday, November 30 to earn your 2026 Hike-It! medallion to add to your walking stick. Any guesses on what color this year's medallion will be?

Visit our website for full program details and start planning your hikes!

08/31/2026

Hancock Park District’s annual Hunting-with-Permission Lottery registration opens tomorrow, September 1, 2026!

The Hancock Park District’s annual Hunting-with-Permission Lottery is returning this year! 🦌🍂

If you’re a resident and/or landowner in Hancock County, mark your calendar! Registration opens September 1, 2026!

More information about the lottery, permit categories, rules, and registration can be found on our website under “Park News” on the homepage.

The Hancock Park District’s lottery is conducted in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife.

https://hancockparks.com/park-news/25-26-hunting-lottery/

08/28/2026

Hike-It! is back! 🥾🌲

Lace up your hiking shoes and explore Hancock County with the Hancock Park District’s 12th Annual Hike-It! Program! Participants are encouraged to visit and hike designated trails at several locations throughout the county.

Registration opens Tuesday, September 1!
Register online at hancockparks.com under “Park News”.

New to Hike-It? Stop by the Hancock Park District office to pick up your complimentary walking stick to get started!

Complete your hikes by Monday, November 30 to earn your 2026 Hike-It! medallion to add to your walking stick. Any guesses on what color this year's medallion will be?

Visit our website for full program details and start planning your hikes!

08/27/2026

September is full of fun at Hancock Park District! 🌳🍂

Check out our September program calendar and find an event to enjoy with family and friends. We hope to see you out in the parks!

📅 View the full details at hancockparks.com.