GPS Coordinates:
N 40.56882; W 90.03615
Site Access:
Free
Handicap Accessible
Parking
Amenities: Restrooms; Hiking; Driving Trail; Picnic; Water Fountain; Swimming
Directions:
From the intersection of SR (State Route) 78/N Main St. and SR 9/W Locust St. in Canton, go north on SR 78/N. Main St. for 0.7 miles to the entrance of Big Creek Park on the left side of the road.
Description:
Big Creek Park was the first property purchased by the Canton Park District for park development. A scenic drive winds through the park's gently rolling, oak-hickory-maple forest, an island amid the adjacent urban thoroughfares. In addition to its scenic beauty, the park also features a hiking trail, lighted tennis courts, skate park, disc golf, picnic shelter, swimming pool, bocce ball court, and senior/teen center.
The park also hosts numerous special programs throughout the year, such as a senior arts and crafts group which meets every Friday 12pm-3pm at the Senior Center, a “Spook Trail” during the Halloween season, and disc golf tournaments, among others.
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