Watkins Glen Park
About the Park
Watkins Glen Park is divided by
a creek with a large open area to the west and play equipment including a
climber, adult swing, belt swings, and infant swings to the east. A stone
crossing joins the two park areas.
Features
- Drinking Fountain
- Hiking Trails
- Picnic Tables
- Play Equipment
- Water Feature - Stream
History
Watkins Glen Park was named for the Watkins family. Jonathan and Clarissa Watkins and their family arrived in Washington Township in 1804. They built the stone house which still stands at Route 48 and Nutt Road and is still owned by the family. Russell Watkins, the great great grandson of Jonathan was a
Washington Township Trustee when the Park District was
created.
Two parcels for the park were acquired by open space
transfer with a third parcel donated by the Washington
Township Trustees.
Note: History courtesy of Pat
Aldrich,
Centerville-Washington Township Historical
Society
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