Preble County Park District

Our Beginning

A Little History - The Preble County Park District was created by Preble County Probate Court Judge Dues in January of 2003. The first Park District Commissioners were appointed in February of 2003 and have worked diligently to establish the Board policies. In March of 2004, the Preble County Commissioners deeded over to the Preble County Park District, 100 acres of mixed farmland and forest to be used as the first County Park.

The land was donated by a local family and has been developed as the Allen & Adaline Garber Nature Center. About 33 acres of forest area has been developed into hiking trails. Another 60 acres remain as crop land and is leased out to bring income to the Park District. A wetland was created on some of the crop land and 975 trees were planted in an area adjacent to the forest.

An ODNR NatureWorks grant helped us build a 400' long handicapped accessible boardwalk that starts at the rear parking lot and ends at a viewing platform over looking our Old Oak Tree. A second NatureWorks grant helped us build an environmentally friendly restroom, "The Eloo," that was completed June 2010. The Pavilion was constructed with a third NatureWorks grant and completed early in May 2012.

In 2016, the Wagers family donated 24 acres of land near Camden Ohio known as the Devil's Backbone. Under the Wagers' care this area become a wildlife sanctuary with native plants and animals. The area is scenic with limestone formations and beautiful waterfalls. This park is currently being planned for development with hiking trails and a picnic area.

The Preble County Park District consists of three commissioners appointed by the current Preble County Probate Court Judge. Each Commissioner serves a term of three years.

Board of Commissioners

President - J. Stephen Simmons

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

Commissioner - Jeffrey A. Sewert

Staff

Manager/Secretary/Treasurer -

Mindy M. Davidson

Groundskeeper/Maintenance -

Richard Hunter

Program Director - Bev Holland

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Preble County Park District

Post Office Box 577

Lewisburg, Ohio 45338

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Preble County Park District

9691 OH-503 North

Lewisburg, Ohio 45338

The Allen & Adaline Garber

Nature Center

9691 OH-503 North

Lewisburg, Ohio 45338

The Herbert & Patricia Wagers'

Devil's Backbone Memorial Park

1301 OH-725 West

Camden, Ohio 45331

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GARBER NATURE CENTER - The trails, trailhead parking and boardwalk are located at the rear of the property. Turn right at the entrance and follow the paved road 1/2 mile to the Garber Forest.

WAGERS PARK - When the entrance gate is closed during daylight hours, you may park at the entrance and hike back into the park.

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937-962-5561 - Office

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pcpdevents@gmail.com

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Our Beginning

Commissioners

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

Commissioner - Jeff Sewert

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

President - Steve Simmons

Vice President - Kaylee Jo Lebo

President - Steve Simmons

Staff

Manager - Mindy M. Davidson

Program Director - Bev Holland

Manager - Mindy M. Davidson

Maintenance - Rick Hunter

Program Director - Bev Holland

Manager - Mindy M. Davidson

Program Director - Bev Holland

Program Director - Bev Holland

Program Director - Bev Holland

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