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2026 PROGRAM & ACTIVITY GUIDE WWW.CITYOFEATON.ORG

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City of Eaton Parks

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Registration & Facility Rental System

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Reservable Facilities

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Events & Activities

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Youth Sports

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Community Partners

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Local Contacts & Connections

City of Eaton Staff

Parks & Recreation Office..................................937-336-5030 City Building...........................................................937-456-4125 Mound Hill Cemetery Office...............................937-456-5672 Eaton Fire Division................................................937-456-5361 Eaton Police Division............................................937-456-5531 Public Maintenance Division..............................937-456-4360 Public Works Division...........................................937-456-7157 Senior Center.........................................................937-456-4947 Chamber of Commerce.......................................937-456-4949 Preble County Arts Center ................................937-456-3999 Preble County District Library............................937-456-4970 Eaton Branch Library............................................937-456-4331 Preble County Historical Society.......................937-787-4256 The Common Good.............................................937-456-6560 Preble County Health Dept................................833-427-5634 PC Job & Family Services...................................937-456-6205 PC Board of Developmental Disabilities.........937-456-5891 H.I.T. Foundation....................................................937-472-0500 Eaton Community Schools..................................937-456-1107 PC Sheriff’s Department.....................................937-456-6301 PC Veterans Services..........................................937-456-6111 United Way (Preble County)...............................937-456-7174 Community Action Partnership..........................937-456-2800 PC Crisis Hotline.......................................................................988 Eaton Municipal Court.........................................937-456-4941

Casey Wooddell, Parks & Recreation..............937-336-5030 Brad Collins, City Manager.................................937-456-4125 Joe Ferriell, Asst. City Manager.........................937-680-8423 Zac Wilson, Service Director.............................937-680-8199 Daniel Gray, Public Maintenance......................937-456-4360 Leslie Collins, Community Development.........937-680-8176

Eaton Parks & Rec Board Chad Schaurer.......................................................937-456-4125 Tania Minton...........................................................937-456-5123 Tony Matlock...........................................................937-456-4125 Ben Myers...............................................................937-409-2903 Dara Williamson....................................................937-456-4125

Eaton City Council Joseph Renner, Mayor..........................................937-456-1297 Dave Kirsch, Vice-Mayor.....................................937-456-2158 Tony Matlock...........................................................937-456-4125 Brad Moore............................................................937-456-4125 Jimmy Ball...............................................................937-456-4125

In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

There’s something for everyone in the City of Eaton’s park system!

The City of Eaton is fortunate to be home to a variety of parks and recreational facilities which encompass over 200 acres of land, each offering something unique and valuable to our community. We encourage our residents and visitors to enjoy all our parks.

Fort St. Clair Park: Features historical monuments, a playground, cabin rentals for events, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, nature trails and restrooms, and the 18hole Whispering Oak Disc Golf Course.

Seven Mile Park: Features soccer fields, walking paths, restrooms and playground, picnic tables, benches and a picnic shelter.

Main Street Aquatic Center: Features a splashpad, zero-depth entry activity pool, dumping buckets, two large waterslides, lap lanes, picnic shelter and concession stand.

Crystal Lake/Roberts Bridge: Roberts Bridge is the oldest remaining double-barrel bridge in Ohio and the second oldest covered bridge in the U.S. Adjacent to Crystal Lake, the park nearby features a gazebo, fishing, picnic tables and benches.

Waterworks Park: Features a playground, shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, and a Bark Park for your 4-legged friends. Coming soon - a major park expansion including new restroom/shelter facilities, new playground, walking trail, and outdoor fitness equipment!

Clarence E. Hook Memorial Park: Features playground, walking trail, shelter and picnic tables.

Blakeman Fields: This recreational youth baseball park features 5 baseball fields, shelter, concession stand, tables and restrooms.

Brooke-Gould Memorial Sports Complex: Park includes Eaton Community Fields softball and baseball complex, basketball, pickleball and tennis courts, shelter, picnic tables, concession stand and restrooms.

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Find the perfect celebration location!

The City of Eaton offers several facilities available for rent which are perfect for parties, reunions, and special events. Park shelters throughout Eaton’s public parks provide scenic outdoor spaces ideal for gatherings during the warmer months. At historic Fort St. Clair, visitors can rent the log cabins offering rustic charm in a wooded setting, perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, or small receptions. Additionally, the Eaton Youth Center is a versatile indoor venue which can accommodate larger family and community events year-round.

Our parks offer six spacious park shelters, perfect for hosting outdoor events and making memories. Each shelter provides plenty of shaded seating and is conveniently located near park amenities. Park shelters are available for reservation daily, April 1-Oct. 15, for a $10/hour fee. (2-hour minimum rental applies.)

Surrounded by the beauty of Fort St. Clair Park, we have two cabins conveniently located near playground and restroom facilities as well as a nearby creek, making them ideal for families and guests of all ages. Cabins are available for reservation April 1-Oct. 1 each year for $50 for the first hour, $10 each additional hour.

The Youth Center, located at 306 Seven Mile Drive (corner of W. Decatur Street/Park Avenue) is available for private party rentals. It has its own dedicated parking area, and a building capacity of 137 people. There is a full kitchen and restrooms in addition to 20 banquet tables and 80 chairs available. Rental fee is $50 for the first hour, $20 for each additional hour.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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KIDS FISHING DAY Join us for the 4th annual Kids Fishing Day at Crystal Lake in conjunction with ODNR Division of Wildlife’s Catchable Rainbow Trout Program.

SENSORY SWIM DAY

10/3

DIVE-IN MOVIE

DOGGIE DIP

Wrap up pool season with the paw-fect splash at this special evening swim for dogs at Main Street Aquatic Center.

FALL FAMILY DAY

Join EPAR for Fall Family Day at Seven Mile Park! This exciting event features fun for all ages and includes the Jeepers Creepers Jeep Show!

A sensory-friendly swim at Main Street Aquatic Center, designed for individuals who may be sensitive to extra stimuli.

EPAR will host all sorts of fun activities for this summer pool party featuring a family movie at dusk at Main Street Aquatic Center.

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WHISPERING CHRISTMAS JINGLE JOG

For those people who want to get a fun walk or run 5K in before Thanksgiving dinner and kick off the holiday season with the splendor of the Whispering Christmas lights at Fort St. Clair.

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