New 186-acre MetroPark to open in Hanover this fall
“If you like hiking, if you like being in a quiet, natural environment, if you like just spending a little bit of time in the woods, it’s going to be a fantastic park for you to visit.”
Parks and Recreation
Parks department shows first renderings for new Oxford skate park, requests community feedback
“It's been so nice to tell my son, ‘Don't worry, they already have the plans going in motion to set (the park) up again and build an even better one.’”
Oxford celebrates America’s 250th birthday
The Oxford Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) held Oxford’s annual Independence Day celebration, the OPRD Freedom Festival, on July 2 in Oxford’s community park. This year’s festival marked the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The event featured music from the Oxford Community Band and local bluegrass
Recreation Board hears pickleball court, skate park updates
The city is anticipating construction on the park to take place over the winter of 2026-27 and for it to open in the spring of 2027.
Oxford Parks and Rec collects feedback for master plan, possible new TRI Center
The survey will use community feedback to shape a Parks Master Plan for projects to come over the next five to 10 years.
Skate park closes, future to be decided by city council
The Oxford Skate Park on the TRI (Talawanda Recreation Incorporated) Community Center grounds was officially closed by the Parks and Recreation Department last month with the plan to convert it into pickleball courts.
Recreation Board discusses comprehensive strategic plan at August meeting
Oxford’s Recreation Board shared updates to its capital budget for 2026, including a potential new comprehensive strategic plan, at its meeting on Aug. 11.