Recreation

Get Out and Do Something

Ever heard the saying about idle hands?  That isn’t a problem in Washington County.  The bigger problem people around here face is trying to decide exactly what sorts of recreational activity to do and when.

Golfers find plenty of challenging holes at some of the valley’s finest golf courses including Lakeside Golf Course in Beverly, Arrowhead Pines in Lowell and the Oxbow Golf and Country Club in Belpre.  Those golfers who want to brush up on their skills or take the kids out for some fun pack the driving ranges and fabulous mini-golf course at Pioneer Family Golf.  Flanders Field and the Hadley Softball Complex are typically bustling with activity from recreational and intramural softball leagues.

Interested in taking a day-hike?  No problem, miles of trails wind through Wayne National Forest and the Broughton Wildlife and Education Area.  Visitors and residents interested in taking a more urban trek can hop onto the Marietta Bike Path, which follows along the banks of the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers.  Boaters will find many put-in areas throughout the county and a welcoming harbor to gas up, tie in, get supplies and get back out on the river.

And who could forget the kids?  Kids of all ages will enjoy a trip to the many playgrounds throughout the county, including the Incredible Community Playground located in Marietta.  And if it’s a cool dip on a hot summer day, nothing beats the Marietta Aquatic Center.

Explore Washington County yourself and discover all of the recreational activities just waiting for you.