Ohio Health and Fitness, Southwest Ohio Health and Fitness, Southwest Ohio Fun - clinton county

The 797 Elks Golf Club offers 18 holes with watered fairways and is a very walkable course. Driving range and practice green compliment this facility. Tee times are taken 7 days in advance and golf outings are available 7 days a week. Golf lessons by certified instructors of "The United States Golf Teachers Federation." Member of OGCOA, USGA, NGCOA, GCGA, OTF and MVGCSA. Season passes available for single, family and juniors. Open to the public. 2593 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-2666 or (800) 670-3557.

885 Pyle Road - 1 mi. east of Clarksville Road and Pyle Road in Adams Township. 58 acres of steep rolling topography dominated by a mixed forest of deciduous hardwoods and evergreens with white CCPD boundary posts. 0.8 miles of hiking trails. Limited bow hunting by written permission of the park board. Open to the public for passive recreation. Contact Bob Thobaben for further information (937) 382-4739.

Camping, swimming, water skiing and boating are available on this 2,830-acre lake. Forty-three miles of hiking trails traverse the 4,700-acre park. Hunting and fishing are permitted in certain areas. 8570 SR 73 E., Waynesville, Ohio 45068-9719. (513) 897-3055.

Cherrybend Pheasant Farm is the premier upland pheasant hunting preserve in southwest Ohio. This 600+ acre preserve/grain farm offers the ultimate bird hunting experience. Due to the thick cover and challenging fields, hunting with a dog is required. Experienced guides and trained dogs are available. Check our website for more information on our European Hunts, Package Hunts, Sporting Clay Course and Membership Packages. Fine dining is available by prior arrangement. 2326 Cherrybend Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 584-4269.

29 1/2 miles of abandoned rail lines are being converted into a recreational trail - perfect for cyclists, hikers, walkers and nature lovers. Work continues on this project. Presently there are eight trails totaling five miles. 1-877-4-A-VISIT.

A focal point in any community, Clinton County's Y is located on the Wilmington College campus and features a swimming pool, basketball, racquetball, Nautilus and exercise rooms. 700 Elm St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-9622.

8901 SR 73 W - 1.5 mi. west of Caesar Creek Market in Chester Township. 60 acres of mature forest with 1.2 miles of hiking trails and marked white CCPD boundary posts. There are several examples of Canadian granite erratic rocks deposited in the Preserve. Wonderful wildflower communities April through June. No bow hunting at any time. Open to the public for passive recreation. Contact Bob Thobaben for further information (937) 382-4739.

Recreational opportunities abound at this state park in Clinton County totaling 7,000 acres. This acreage covers 700 acres of water, 1,000 acres of beach, four miles of hiking trails and one mile of mountain bike trails. The Cowan Lake region was once a stronghold of the Miami and Shawnee Indians and has a fine stand of beech-maple forest. Twenty-seven family cabins are available year-round for fantastic getaways. Camping is also a popular activity at Cowan Lake with 254 campsites, 237 with electric. Sailing, swimming, hiking, fishing and hunting are also available at this quiet reserve. 1750 Osborn Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-1096.

This 238-acre preserve is one of the few examples of the "white swamp forest" which once covered the uplands of southwestern Ohio. The forest grows on poorly drained, "white clay" soil which formed on the glacial materials deposited during the Illinoian glacial period. The swamp forest is dominated by red maple and pin oak with substantial stands of shagbark hickory, shellbark hickory, swamp white oak, American elm and sweetgum. The northern shrub, winterberry, grows here near its southern limit, while the sweetgum, a southern species, is near its northern limit. Summer wildflowers include purple fringeless orchid and cardinal flower. The state-listed northern fox grape also occurs here. The preserve is located in Clinton County approximately 1 mile southwest of Cowan Lake State Park. From SR 350, proceed south 1 mile on SR 730 to the preserve entrance. No facilities are available. For additional information, contact Cowan Lake State Park at (937) 382-1096.

This 26-acre park plays host to many activities for children of all ages and features a unique handicapped-accessible playground. E. Fife Avenue, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-4781.

This 26-acre park plays host to many activities for children of all ages and features a unique handicapped-accessible playground. You can play tennis, horseshoes and basketball or relax for a picnic under a covered pavilion. 1100 Rombach Ave., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-4781.

Eighteen-hole public golf course with tee times available seven days a week. Bent grass tees, fairways and greens make up this beautiful course taking you across rolling meadows, winding streams and wooded terrain. Fully irrigated with native grasses for the links-style rough. Majestic Springs is a member of the USGA and GCSAA. 1631 Todds Fork Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 383-1474.

Pay lake. 14106 S. US 68, Midland, Ohio 45148. (937) 783-9522.

It's fun for the entire family at the Wilmington bowling alley. A family owned business, Royal Z provides a fun and exciting recreational sport. Open year round, it's a favorite any time of year. 2667 SR 22 & 3 E., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-3891.

Snow Hill Country Club is a semi-private Championship Golf Course of 6,449 yards and a Par 70. The golf course has bent grass tees, fairways and is home to the best greens in southwest Ohio. This golf course has been home to many PGA events over its 81 year history and has been blessed by world class golf professionals such as Tommy Bolt. Snow Hill currently hosts the Greater Cincinnati PGA Pro-1am during the summer. 11093 SR 73, New Vienna, Ohio 45159. Clubhouse (937) 987-2491. Golf Shop (937) 987-2922.

2979 Clarksville Road at the intersection of Cowan Creek Road in Vernon Township. This 60 acres of riparian corridor has been identified twice by the Ohio Biological Survey as the most unique area in Clinton County. Great fishing during the spring and early summer and designated Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Healthy amphibian, reptile and wild turkey populations as well as a rich biodiversity of plants. Limited bow hunting with written permission of the park board. Open to the public for passive recreation. Contact Bob Thobaben for further information (937) 382-4739.