The Clark County Park District, d.b.a. National Trail Parks & Recreation District, is a local governmental agency that is dedicated to forging meaningful connections between the community and the wonders of nature and our shared history. Through immersive educational programs, activities and recreational opportunities, we aim to conserve and champion our region’s natural beauty and historical significance. We proudly oversee an expansive network of parks and recreational facilities, offering a diverse range of programs tailored for the residents of Clark County.
Spanning over 2,000 acres, our district boasts beautiful parks, reactional facilities, and nearly 30 miles of multi-use trails. Our passionate team is committed to upholding the highest standards in park maintenance, services, and program offerings. We are united in our vision of community through people, parks, and diverse programs. Our aim is to enhance Clark County by motivating individuals to embrace both history, nature and recreation by actively engaging in our park spaces, experiences and programs.
Administrative Office: 1301 Mitchell Boulevard, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 328-7275 (PARK)
Fax: (937) 328-3966
Email: nationaltrail@springfieldohio.gov
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closed Holidays
Weather Information Line: 24 hours a day, (937) 324-7645
Mission & Strategy
Mission
The National Trail Parks and Recreation District is dedicated to creating safe, positive experiences by providing quality parks, facilities, services and programs for our community.
Strategic Vision
This strategic vision focuses on the future of parks and recreation services and facilities in Clark County. The vision is not intended to deal comprehensively with every agency aspect. Instead, it focuses on potential priorities and key strategic areas including policy, programming, facilities, operations, maintenance, partnerships and marketing.
There is currently a high degree of satisfaction with the parks and recreation services in Clark County, as articulated through public input during 2015 Preserve Our Parks Survey. A challenge in the future will be maintaining the current high level of services and properties while financial resources decline. National Trail will be creative and follow the industry’s best practices to provide unique and quality parks and recreation services to the residents of Clark County.
