Pike County Park District

08/11/2026

Although anyone is welcome to attend, we especially encourage residents of Stockdale, as well as the surrounding townships to attend.

07/30/2026

The next meeting for the Pike County Park District is Monday, August 3 at 6PM at The Piketon-Jasper United Methodist Church located at 619 E 2nd St. In Piketon. This meeting is open to the public.

07/12/2026

Approved minutes from out June 2026 Pike County Park District commissioner's meeting.

07/12/2026

What's some of the most beautiful or unique locations in the county. Here's an historic image of Chimney Rock located in Jackson Township located near the Pike/Ross County line.

07/12/2026

Calling all artists and graphic designers! The park district is looking to our supporters to create a logo for the district. Please submit ideas to us via instant messenger. We will accept entries through August 27th. The commissioners will narrow the entries down to 8-10, post them on this page, and ask for everyone to vote for their favorites.
The designs should consist of no more than five colors, include the words "PIKE COUNTY PARK DISTRICT", and represent our beautiful county in a unique way.

07/12/2026

07/12/2026

One of the first steps the Board of Commissioners had to take was the creation of Bylaws for the park district. The following bylaws were approved at our meeting on July 6th.

07/03/2026

Monthly meeting of the Pike County Park District is Monday, July 6th at 6:00PM at the Pike Outreach Council (Food Pantry) at 306 Bridge Street in Waverly. The public is welcome to participate.

07/01/2026

Stay Safe in the Pike County Heat!

Whew, it is a scorcher out there, Southern Ohio! With the heat index hitting anywhere from 100°F to 106°F over the next few days, our beautiful parks are getting plenty of sunshine—but that means we all need to take extra precautions to stay safe.

If you are planning to hit the trails, cast a line, or spend time outdoors this week, keep these essential park safety tips in mind:

**Hydrate Early and Often:** Don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking water. If you're hiking, bring twice as much water as you think you'll need.

**Stick to the Shade:** Plan your visits for early morning or later in the evening when the sun isn't directly overhead. Take frequent breaks under the canopy.

**Protect Your Pups:** If the ground is too hot for the back of your hand, it’s too hot for your dog's paws. Keep your four-legged hiking buddies on shaded paths, give them plenty of water breaks, and never leave them in a parked vehicle.

**Know the Signs:** Heat exhaustion can sneak up fast. If you or anyone in your group starts feeling dizzy, nauseous, or excessively tired, get to a cool place or an air-conditioned vehicle immediately.

Let's look out for one another so we can all enjoy our local parks safely. If you're out out on the trails and see someone who looks like they're struggling with the heat, check on them!

Stay cool, pack extra water, and stay safe out there, Pike County!

06/09/2026

Informational Meeting Scheduled: Help Keep Pike County Beautiful!

An informational meeting will be held to discuss launching a local Keep America Beautiful-affiliated group. This meeting will explore how community members can collaborate on volunteer roles, cleanups, recycling initiatives, education, and upcoming community projects to protect and beautify Pike County.

Keep an eye out sometime this summer for our resident survey—your feedback will help shape the future of Pike County!