Alliance Community Guide OUTDOORS
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Alliance City Parks — The Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Land maintains 220 acres of land consisting of 24 parks. Parks feature sports complexes, pavilions and shelters, bandstands and watersheds. The Parks Department is located at 2930 S. Union Ave. Call 330-823-6159 for more information. Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve — Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve, run by the Botanical Garden Association Inc., is a learning facility dedicated to educating visitors about natural resources, plants, gardening and the environment. The popular Butterfly House is home to hundreds of
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native Ohio butterfly species. The preserve is located at 11929 Beech St. Call 330-829-7050 for more information. Berlin Lake — This scenic watershed features nearly 8,000 acres of parklands maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pittsburgh District. The park features a campground, boat launch ramps, hunting areas and a recreation area, but is perhaps most adored for its angler appeal. Berlin Lake fishing enthusiasts enjoy a vast population of fish, including walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, muskie, crappie and bluegill. Call 330- 547-3781 or 330-547-5445 for more information. Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center — Owned and operated by the University of Mount Union, HustonBrumbaugh Nature Center features handicappedaccessible trails, a boardwalk hike, a bird observatory and group tours. The center is located 6 miles south of Alliance at 16146 Daniel St. N.E. in Washington Township. Call 330-823-7487 for more information. Robertson Community Center — Robertson Community Center features an indoor clubhouse, an outdoor heated pool, two volleyball courts, a basketball court and a children’s spray park for hot summer days. The center strives to support healthy family interactions. Robertson Community Center is located at 1005 E. State St. Call 330-821-2260 or 330-823-6159 for more information. Stark Parks — Stark Parks, the park district maintained by Stark County, preserves a dozen area parks and sixteen trailheads. The parks surrounding Alliance, Deer Creek Reservoir, Walborn Reservoir and Molly Stark Park, provide parklands perfect for hiking, fishing and sightseeing. Molly Stark Park in Louisville was purchased in 2009 and is the site of a former hospital. The park offers picnic areas, hiking trails and open areas. Deer Creek and Walborn Reservoirs are popular for their fishing and boating facilities, making them perfect for an afternoon spent in the sun. Contact Stark Parks at 330-477-3552. n