On the outskirts of the village of Chauncey in Athens County sits the old Athens County Infirmary property. The property is rich with unique features that define Appalachian Ohio.
The HEART of Appalachian Ohio project will see enhancements made to this significant outdoor space.
The property currently is well used yet lacks accommodations that would see it used on a larger scale.
Improvements to the park would begin with the addition of a large parking area off Sand Ridge Road. Visitors will leave the parking area and cross a new bridge spanning the small creek that leads to the beautiful Hocking River which is in sight of the property. From the bridge a board walk will traverse a renovated and improved wetland and end on the improved pond dam. A trail will circle the pond with a small fishing pier added.
The trail will leave the pond area and travel through a native prairie and pollinator field. The trail will extend into the forest and wrap around a large rocky bluff before emerging out of the woods near the pond once again.
The site will further be enhanced through the installation of restrooms, pavilions, benches, and signage.
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