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The Geauga Park District, among the Ohio Metroparks, manages a system of nature preserves scattered throughout Geauga County, Ohio. The network of 18 open parks, other preserves and future parks encompass nearly and includes hundreds of miles of walking, bicycle and horse trails, picnic areas, two nature centers and abundant fishing holes. The park district is operated by a three-member Board of Park Commissioners, each appointed to three-year terms by the Geauga County Probate Judge. According to Chapter 1545 of the O.R.C., the Board is empowered by state law to hire professionals to manage park property, acquire land, designate law enforcement officers, and levy taxes to fund its operations.〔 To sell or lease land, the Board must gain approval of the Probate Judge.〔 The Board must maintain accurate and permanent records of its proceedings and is subject to open records laws in Ohio. ==History== In 1959, the Geauga County's League of Women Voters and several local garden clubs began to explore the creation of a park district modeled after neighboring Cleveland Metroparks in order to preserve natural areas and protect animal habitats in Geauga County. The Geauga Park District was established in August 1961 under authority of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1545 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1545 by Geauga County Probate Judge Robert B. Ford.〔 The first park operated was a 4-acre park on Woodin Road in Chardon Township. The first employee of the district was Donald W. Meyer, who served as the agencies director from 1965 to his death in 1987. The districts administrative and nature center at Big Creek Park in Chardon Township bears Mr. Meyer's name. The park system has completed thousands of programs for the public and continues to do so both on and off site. The rich base of volunteers and the expertise of the naturalist staff makes these programs possible and they continue to be a staple in the community. Members of the community are encouraged to reserve the many lodges and shelters scattered throughout the parks for meetings, parties, and family reunions. Big Creek, Chickagami, and Headwaters park all have camping reservations available year round and provide lean-to sites and tent pads. Rooms available at the Meyer Center and The West Woods Nature Center also provide space for county groups and organizations to host meetings. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Geauga Park District」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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