Welcome to Laurel Hollow Park. Laurel Hollow is an enchanting place. This is part of a series of Geocaches throughout the park. See western Entrance for informational kiosk containing alot of historical photos.
At the turn of the century, Laurel Hollow was re-born from just a park, into a Zoo that was quickly abandoned in 1912 for almost a century. Once complete with seals, monkeys, raccoons, squirrels, deer, geese, swans, ducks, alligators, and polar bears -to mention a few. A variety of seemingly ancient towering trees abound. Quite a few 100+ year old park structures & remnants remain. A large variety of wildlife is abundant throughout the park.
A visit to www.laurelhollowpark.net will greatly enhance your visit. The website has a vast collection of well organized photos and information of the park and nearby local history. The park contains a few miles of well marked trails. Picnic tables and grills are available. Responsible Dog walking on leash is welcome.
The park trails have always seemed to attract pairs of lovers of all ages. It truely a storybook hike. This is the kind of place you'll want to share with others!
Thank you to the Newell Community Improvemet Coalition (NCIC)for supporting the placement of a series of caches within this park. Since 2008, the NCIC has leased the park from gracious Homer Laughlin China Co. for community use. The NCIC continues to do an amazingly balanced job of restoring this park, that now, once again, has become the pride of this small community standing tall with any city park.
You will/might find: Circular Flower Garden, The Bears Den Ampitheater, The Squirrell Cottage, The 2nd Spring, The Stone Bridges & Brick Tunnels amongst others, if you look hard enough. Just trying to locate and mentally visualize the original park contents is a geo-game of it's own!
***No Caches are hidden in the Circular Flower Garden or the Bears Den!
A few caches in the park contain CITO supplies. Please grab a bag! Fill it with Trash and dipose properly.