This garden has grown to include over 30 mini-themed gardens and child-inspired works of art, with historical elements which relate to Allen County's rich history. It is an interactive green oasis for "children" of all ages! This is a privately funded effort to establish a public garden space designed for children.

The Children's Garden offers hands-on educational opportunities to learn about gardening and horticulture and provides children, families and the community with an attractive gathering place.

Garden Location:
620 W. Market Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
Allen County Museum Complex
419-302-4234
Open May through October, dawn to dusk

Rates include canoe, paddles, lifejackets, transportation and taxes. Delivery and pick-up service (your canoe)--half price. Call for pricing information.

22638 Dughill Road
Cridersville, Ohio 45806
419-657-6782

1/2 mile east of I-75 on SR 81

Environmental education classroom that will seat up to 85, a nature library and administrative offices for the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District.

2355 Ada Road
Lima, Ohio 45801
419-221-1232
www.jampd.com

The Schoonover Observatory in Schoonover Park is open at 8pm on the first Friday of every month. This coincides with the regular monthly meetings of the Lima Astronomical Society. The Observatory will also be open from time to time for special events related to sky phenomena taking place at that time. On regular meeting nights, there will be a short business meeting at 8pm, followed by a presentation at 830pm lasting approximately one hour. Observations will commence thereafter. Everyone is welcome to attend the Society's regular meetings and any special events. The public is encouraged to come the observatory and look through the 14inch Celestron telescope housed at the facility. Members of the Lima Astronomical Society will beon hand to operate the telescope and answer questions. Programs can be arranged by appointment. Call for information.

The Schoonover Observatory at Schoonover Park
Lima Astronomical Society
670 N. Jefferson Street (Schoonover Park)
Lima, Ohio 45801
419-224-8222
www.limaastro.org