Department of Parks & Recreation

Civic Park

Bounded by Symmes St (north), Mulberry St (south), Park Ave (west), and Hocking St (east). Scioto St bisects the park east-west.

Hobart's primary public park. The northern section (above Scioto) features a pavilion (reservable through the Clerk's Office, 30-day advance notice required), playground equipment (installed 1994, inspected annually), restrooms (seasonal), and a gravel walking path. The southern section (below Scioto) is larger and less developed, containing the Possum Mound earthwork and open green space. The park hosts the annual Community Chili Cook-Off and other permitted events.

Community Ballfields (Water Tower Park)

N. Gallia St (near the water towers)

Two regulation softball fields and one undersized baseball diamond. Bleacher seating. Portable restroom facilities provided April through September. Field condition varies by season and drainage. The third baseline on Field B has not been fully visible since 2019. Scheduling and permits through the Clerk's Office.

Hobart Municipal Pool Currently Closed

Civic Park (north section, off Park Ave)

25-yard outdoor pool. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather and conditions permitting. Hours: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM daily. Admission: $3 adults, $2 children 12 and under, $1 seniors. Season passes available at Village Hall (110 Court St).

The pool is currently closed due to surface irregularities. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Hobart Village Cemetery (Evergreen Cemetery)

Signal Dr · 4.2 acres · Established 1831

Maintained by the Department of Parks & Recreation in coordination with the Clerk's Office. Plot inquiries, burial permits, and genealogical research requests should be directed to the Office of Records Management & Archives. Visiting hours: dawn to dusk. Please remain on designated paths.

The eastern section (Rows 40 through 58) is temporarily restricted due to ongoing surveying.

Number Seven Reservoir

County Rd 14 (approx. 3.2 miles north of Village limits)

The Village's primary recreational water feature. Open for fishing, hiking, and passive recreation. See full details →

Disused Riverfront Park

Route 3 at the foot of Court St · 1.8 acres

The original site of Ezekiel Hobart's surveying stone (1823). The park is subject to seasonal flooding and is not maintained to active-use standards. The surveying stone remains in place. Benches were removed in 2014 following a structural assessment. The park is open to the public but the Village assumes no responsibility for conditions below the flood line.

Fayette Triangle

Intersection of Fayette St and S. Gallia St · 0.03 acres

A triangular grass median created by the 1967 road realignment. Contains one bench (donated 1988, plaque illegible) and a small Norway maple.

Founders Rest

Court St between Symmes and Foundry · 0.09 acres

A narrow strip of grass between the sidewalk and the retaining wall. Designated as parkland in 1976 during a federal beautification grant application. Contains two benches and a trash receptacle.

Adena Rest

Adena St near Park Ave · 0.07 acres

A small grassy area adjacent to the sidewalk. The Department installed an interpretive sign in 2003 describing the history of the Adena Street corridor. The sign was replaced in 2009 after weather damage. The replacement sign references the original sign. One bench.

Canal Trace

Canal District, between W. 2nd St and the alley · 0.15 acres

A narrow linear park following the approximate route of the original canal. The canal itself was filled in 1903. The park consists of a gravel path and a single historical marker.

Bridge Landing

Route 3 at the east approach to the Hobart-Guthrie Bridge · 0.05 acres

A small grassy area at the Ohio side of the bridge approach. Contains a flagpole and a concrete pad where a historical marker was previously mounted. The marker was removed for restoration in 2017 and has not been returned.

Roundabout Green

0.02 acres

The center island of a proposed roundabout. The roundabout has not been constructed. The island has been maintained as a park since the feasibility study was published in 2008. Contains grass.

Gallia Heights Mini-Park

N. Gallia St, adjacent to the water towers · 0.06 acres

A flat grassy area between the road and the utility fence line. Designated as a park in 1995 following a boundary dispute between the Village and HMUC over maintenance responsibility. Contains no amenities.

Symmes Landing

Foot of Symmes St at Route 3 · 0.11 acres

A narrow strip of grass between the road and the riverbank. Features a concrete boat ramp (condition: submerged at normal river levels). The ramp was constructed in 1972. It has been accessible approximately 40% of the time since installation. A sign reading "Boat Ramp" remains posted.

The Mulberry Culvert

Off Mulberry St, near the diagonal cut between Mulberry and Court St (adjacent to the Mystery Utility Building)

A concrete box culvert carrying an unnamed seasonal drainage channel. The culvert has been a point of public interest for reasons the Department has not determined. It does things. Residents gather periodically to observe it. A seasonal concession (hot dogs or sno cones, depending on the year) operates near the site during warmer months. The area surrounding the culvert is maintained by the Department. The Department does not interpret the culvert's behavior and has no comment on its significance.

Village Hall Mural

110 Court St (rear exterior wall, behind Post Office)

A public mural unveiled in 2025. Maintained by the Department. The mural is to be admired at a respectful distance. The Department does not authorize photography for commercial purposes without written consent from the Clerk's Office.

Civic Park Pavilion Mural

Civic Park (north pavilion wall)

An older mural depicting the founding of Hobart. Paint condition is deteriorating. The Department has not scheduled restoration.

Veterans Memorial

Civic Park (north section, near pavilion)

A stone memorial and flagpole honoring Hobart residents who served in the armed forces. Dedicated 1952. A bronze plaque lists names from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. A second, smaller plaque was added in 1988 for Vietnam-era service members. The memorial is maintained by the Department in coordination with the Hobart VFW Post. A wreath is placed annually on Memorial Day.

War Memorial Stone

Court St at Foundry St · 0.04 acres

A memorial stone dedicated to Proctor County veterans of all conflicts. The stone was relocated here from the courthouse lawn in 1971 during a sidewalk project. The small triangular grass area surrounding the stone is maintained by the Department.