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Oxford announces new Parks and Recreation Director; first day set for May

Chad Smith, Deputy Director of Butler County MetroParks, will take over the Oxford Parks and Recreation department in May.
Sean Scott Apr 4, 2025
The TRI Community Center

City, TRI Board considering major expansion of community center

The nonprofit organization in charge of the TRI Community Center is considering efforts to expand the facility and provide more recreational space for the community.
Sean Scott Jan 31, 2025
A young biker rides up a ramp at the Oxford skatepark

Residents want a new skatepark: Parks & Rec says that's a long-term investment

After a Facebook post about Oxford's skatepark garnered numerous responses, Parks and Recreation made some repairs. City staff say a full revamp of the park is tentatively scheduled for 2027, but it will be a costly investment.
Sean Scott Aug 13, 2024
Left picture houses two pickleballers play, one getting ready to  serve. On the right, a girl plays tennis in black outfit.

Pickleball sweeps across the nation, but tennis is never far behind

The pickleball craze is strong in Ohio, but how does the new sport's rise impact the tennis community?
Taylor Stumbaugh Jun 26, 2024

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