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Nature Playscape open for kids to explore!

The Crawford Park District is pleased to announce the recent construction of A Sandstone Rockscape at Lowe-Volk to be incorporated in newly designated nature-based play area for children.  The rockscape was designed and built by a group of volunteers commonly called, The Cabin Guys. Their name was assigned because they built the Dapper Cabin at Colonel Crawford Schools.  The historic sandstone was donated by Chuck Kimerline of Bucyrus Road Materials and Nancy Everly of The Leesville Trading Post.  Since sandstone was previously quarried at Lowe-Volk Park, it was the perfect building material for the rockscape!

The newly constructed nature-based play area was designed with children in mind to connect with and explore nature. The goal of this nature-based play area is to provide children with a designated space within the park system that accommodates the physical needs of children in terms of physical activity. This space provides an area for children to explore hands on and play without causing any harm to the surrounding environment and flora and fauna. This space currently includes a rockscape, full of steps, inclines, and declines to challenge coordination and balance; a mud sink to inspire creativity; and an abacus for problem solving.

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​Crawford Park District!

Friends of the CPD is dedicated to helping the Crawford Park District achieve its goals of continuing nature conservation and education in Crawford County.  Financial contributions by our Friends members helped build the Lowe-Volk Nature Center, preserve over 300 acres of parks, support community nature programs and develop an Astronomy Club!  The groups we serve in our community include day cares, public & private schools, home-school groups, assisted living centers, 4-H and Scout clubs, civic clubs and more!  Crawford Park District oversees the care and continued development of 6 public parks and nature preserves in Crawford County.  We appreciate your continued support and welcome you as a Friend of the CPD!  Please click on the DONATE tab to give!  Thank you for your generosity!
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2401 SR 598
Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-9000
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  • HOME
  • About
    • CPD Park Rules
    • Employment with the CPD
  • Parks
    • Heckert Nature Preserve >
      • Heckert Map/Directions
    • Daughmer Prairie Savannah State Nature Preserve >
      • Daughmer Directions
    • Lowe-Volk Park >
      • LVP Map/Directions
      • Nature Center
      • Nature Playscape
    • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve
    • Sandusky Wildlife Area >
      • SWA Map/Directions
      • SWA Aerial
    • Sears Woods State Nature Preserve >
      • Sears Map/Directions
    • Unger Park >
      • Unger Map/Directions
  • Programs & Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Educator Resources
    • Junior Naturalist
    • Nature Camp
  • Conservation
    • Natural Resources >
      • Current Issues >
        • Emerald Ash Borer
        • Beech Leaf Disease
      • Report a Land Concern
    • Flora & Fauna
    • Wildlife Emergency
  • Gallery
    • Animal Extravaganza 2023
    • Living History 2023
    • Mud Day 2023
    • Halloween Family Fun Night 2023
    • Daughmer Savannah Controlled Burn
    • Spring Wildflowers
    • Fall Color
    • Winter Scenes
  • Newsletters
  • Archives
    • Photo Archive
    • Stormwater Demo Site
    • Quarry book available
    • Surveying & Monitoring >
      • Bluebird Monitoring
      • Butterfly Monitoring
      • Citizen Science