Sports and Recreation
Morning - Take in the natural beauty at one of
18 golf courses located throughout Licking
County. Discover some of Ohio's best spots to tee it up. For a Licking
County golf brochure call 800/589-8224 or visit
www.lccvb.com.
If Frisbee golf is more your style visit
Lobdell Reserve for a professional 18-hole
Frisbee golf course. Mounts Road, Alexandria, 740/587-2535,
www.lickingparkdistrict.com
Mid-Morning - Located on 28 acres in the serene
hills of Licking County, Big Springs Trout Fishing
offers catch and release and catch and keep trout. All raised
on-site at the hatchery and rearing facilities. Day and season
passes available. Open March through November. 5460 Fallsburg Rd., Newark,
800/OH-TROUT, www.troutohio.com
Also enjoy fishing at local parks and on the Licking
River. Licking Park District
740/587-2535,
www.lickingparkdistrict.com for
details.
Noon - Enjoy a unique dining experience at one
of the many Licking County restaurants. Afterwards check in at one of our
cabins, campgrounds or hotels.
Visit
www.lccvb.com
for a complete listing.
Afternoon - Venture indoors when the weather is
chilly for some old-fashioned fun at the Lou & Gib
Reese Ice Arena. Open September through April. 936 Sharon Valley
Rd., Newark, 740/349-6784,
www.newarkicearena.com
Traversing more then 38 miles of Licking County's
picturesque landscapes, the T.J. Evans Recreation
Trails system welcomes visitors of all ages. Permitted trail
pursuits include bicycling, walking, rollerblading, nature observation and
more. For a complete bike trail map call 800/589/8224 or visit
www.columbusinline.com/plac2sk8/johnstown_to_newark_trail.htm
Evening - Every weekend April though October,
fans flock to the nation's fastest drag racing facility,
National Trail Raceway for high-speed excitement. The
quarter-mile asphalt strip hosts all classes of competition and special
events. 2650 National Rd., Hebron, 740/928-5706,
www.nationaltrailraceway.com
Experience year-round outdoor recreation a
The Dawes Arboretum,
800/44-DAWES, www.dawesarb.org
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