Worthington Parks & Recreation
Worthington has more than 20 city parks, many of which are located around the 785-acre beautiful Lake Okabena. Whether you're looking for a place for your kids to play, take the family out for a picnic, or just enjoy a beautiful afternoon by the lake; Worthington's parks provide you with the perfect setting.
Featured City Parks
Centennial Park
One of Worthington's premier parks, Centennial Park starts with a beach on Lake Okabena and extends nearly 6 blocks. Centennial boasts a large playground, picnic areas and shelterhouse, swimming beach, boat landing, volleyball court, softball diamonds, tennis courts, basketball courts and a skateboard park.
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Chautauqua Park
Established in the early 1900's, Chautauqua programs were staged in the early years of this, Worthington's first city park. Amnemities include a large playground, basketball court, horshoe courts, volleyball court, picnic area and large shelterhouse, fishing dock, and a band shell in which Worthington's own city band plays weekly concerts throughout the summer.
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Featured Recreation Spots
Content courtesy of Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce
Worthington Recreation Trail
Worthington Recreation Trail is a scenic ride around Lake Okabena and surrounding parks. The hard surface 5.7 mile trail can be enjoyed by bikers, rollerbladers, joggers and walkers. The user can embark/disembark at Centennial Park, Sailboard Beach Park, or Olson Campground, each of which provides ample parking. Sunsets, nature areas, the serenity of Lake Okabena, and the phenomena of the "world's strongest bicycle bridge" can be enjoyed along the well-marked trail.
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Worthington Pool
Outdoor swimming can be enjoyed at Worthington Pool with a 200 foot waterslide, wading pool, three diving boards and spacious deck. Worthington Pool is located just west of Centennial Park.
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Skateboard Park
A large concrete surface containing 3 ft quarter pipe, 18 ft wide, 2 ft custom grind box, 19 ft wide, grind rail, 12 ft long, and 3 ft quarter banking. 18 ft wide. Located in Centennial Park.
Visit these sites for more information
- Worthington Public Works » Parks/Campground
(Park and Campground features and rental fees) - Worthington Community Internet » Parks Guide
(Comprehensive guide to all Worthington's city parks
Worthington Area YMCA
Excerpted from the Worthington YMCA website, http://www.ymcaworthington.org.
At the YMCA of Worthington, our mission is "to put Christian principles into practice that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body." We are a Young Men's Christian Association that provides memberships, programs, and services that ultimately help us to buildstrong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
The YMCA is a charitable organization that exists to serve the community where there is a need. Our service includes a variety of recreational, wellness, and social service based programs for infants though sr citizens. The YMCA will not turn any individual away form membership or programs regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, or national origin.
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