Chillicothe’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday morning. It is one of the fastest events in the Chillicothe Parks System. Parks Director Josh Norris says the event will once […]
New Simpson Park Playground
The work on the new playground at Simpson Park is underway and Parks Director Josh Norris says the work is progressing well. This new playground is near the restrooms on […]
Playground Equipment Purchase Approved
The purchase of new playground equipment and the installation at Simpson Park was approved by the Chillicothe City Council Monday. The council first approved the participation agreement with Greenbush Purchasing […]
Park Shelter Houses To Have New Roofs
The shelter houses at Simpson Park will soon have new roofs. The Chillicothe City Council heard a request from the Parks Director to replace the roof on the shelters. City […]
Chilli Bay Water Park To Open Memorial Day
Chilli Bay Water Park is expected to open on Memorial Day. City Administrator Darin Chappell says they are working toward that goal. On Monday, the council approved the concession contracts […]
Executive Order Closes Some Park Facilities
Portions of the Chillicothe City Parks have been closed by the Executive Order of the Mayor. The order states: Due to the concerns surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and in line with […]
Festival Of Lights – Decorating Begins
The Festival of Lights in Chillicothe has been taking place since about 2004, providing a beautiful drive-through display at Simpson Park. Director Barb Burton has been in-charge since 2009. She […]
Chillicothe Parks Board to Meet
The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meets in regular session Monday, August 19th at 6:00pm in the conference room of Chillicothe City Hall. Agenda items under Old Business includes […]
Friends Of The Parks Meets August 6th
Friends of the Chillicothe Parks will have thier annual meeting August 6th. The meeting will be held at the Livingston County Health Center at 6:30 pm and is open to […]
Prisoners Helping City Parks
You’ve likely seen them around Chillicothe in their prison uniforms. Prisoners from the Chillicothe Correctional Center watering plants and picking up trash downtown, or working in city parks. City Administrator […]