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Events

  • Charles Mill Labor Day Weekend

    August 30, 2024 – September 2, 2024
    Enjoy your holiday weekend at the lake with t-shirt tie dye, scavenger hunts, cornhole tournament, ice cream sundaes, and more!
  • Pleasant Hill Labor Day Weekend

    August 30, 2024 – September 2, 2024
    Relax with crafts, nature, and movies at the lake for your holiday weekend!
  • Seneca Labor Day Weekend

    August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024
    Relax at the lake on your holiday weekend and enjoy live music, t-shirt tie dye, crafts, and golf cart poker run!
  • Tappan Labor Day Spooktacular

    August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024
    Celebrate Halloween at the lake during the holiday weekend! Enjoy crafts, costumes, hayrides, live music, and more!
  • Atwood Labor Day Weekend

    August 30, 2024 – September 1, 2024
    Enjoy crafts, guided hike, games, music, and tie dye at the park for the holiday weekend!
  • Car Cruise in at Atwood Lake!

    September 6, 2024 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Join us for a CRUISE IN at Atwood Lake park! Friday September 6 from 4-7pm. $10 per vehicle – all vehicles welcome! Dash plaques, door prizes, food, and DJ Spikeman.
  • Princess in the Park at Atwood Lake!

    September 7, 2024 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Dress in your royal finest and enjoy an enchanted day at the park! Each princess will participate in a craft, royal tea party and snack, face painting, and horse drawn […]
  • Ladies’ Night Craft at Tappan Lake

    September 28, 2024 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
    Grab a friend and head out to Tappan Lake Park for a fun night of crafts!
  • Princess in the Park at Charles Mill Lake!

    September 29, 2024 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    Dress in your royal finest and enjoy an enchanted day at the park! Each princess will participate in a craft, royal tea party and snack, face painting, and horse drawn […]

    News

    • Nearly Two-Thirds of Ohio Facing Drought Conditions; MWCD Announces Proactive Measures to Protect Water Resources

      August 28, 2024
      Ohio is currently experiencing significant drought conditions, with nearly two-thirds of the state affected, according to the latest data from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s “U.S. Drought Monitor.” As of Thursday, […]
    • MWCD Opens New Welcome Center at Tappan Lake Park

      August 26, 2024
      The MWCD officially opened the new Tappan Lake Welcome Center, a 3,900-square foot, $3.6 million facility that will enhance visitors’ experience at Tappan Lake with state-of-the-art facilities and a warm […]
    • MWCD Board Approves $90,000 in Grants to Improve Water Quality

      August 6, 2024
      The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is now accepting applications for the Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategy (NPS-IS) Development Fund. This newly created fund is intended to assist communities in developing […]
    • Atwood Lake Peninsula Development Survey

      July 26, 2024
      The MWCD held a community open house on July 18th to solicit feedback from the community regarding a plan to potentially develop the Atwood Lake Peninsula located across Lodge Road […]
    • Parks and Recreation Month at MWCD

      July 22, 2024
      MWCD Celebrates ‘Where You Belong’   Parks and Recreation Month highlight the impacts of outdoor recreation   The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative […]
    • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for the New Atwood Lake Park Activity Center

      July 16, 2024
      The MWCD is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Atwood Lake Park Activity Center. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Saturday, July 13, marking a significant […]
    • Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship

      June 25, 2024
      Funding available for projects advancing conservation, environmental stewardship Applications open for research, community and innovation grants as well as fellowships The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), through its Environmental Stewardship […]

      Explore MWCD

      Camping/Glamping

      Plan your next getaway with us. Whether you want to rough-it in a tent or get cozy in a cabin, we have campsites and activities for everyone. 

      Mother and daughter canoeing on the river Mother and daughter canoeing on the river

      Water Recreation

      Spend the day on the water! Our recreational activities on the lake include renting a boat or kayaks, fishing, and swimming at one of our many beaches.

      Group hiking up a trail Group hiking up a trail

      Hiking/Biking Trails

      Whether you want a steep challenge or a casual outing, choose from one of our many hiking trails and biking paths that explore the beauty of the watershed.

      Man and child fishing off the water bank Man and child fishing off the water bank

      Conservation

      We work to preserve our reservoirs, waterways, and shorelines so wildlife can thrive and people can enjoy them for generations.

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