Genshaft Memorial Park

Take me out to the ball game! One of the area’s top softball facilities, Genshaft Ball Park has seen thousands of softball players gather seven days a week each spring, summer and fall on four fields playing more than a thousand games. Reserved for local organized Parks & Recreation adult softball leagues, the fields can be rented for tournaments. A concession stand and pavilion with tables are a part of the facility.

Oak Ledges Disc Golf

Play this fun, exciting and challenging Disc Golf course located in Lincoln Park. Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee® The sport was formalized in the 1970′s, and shares with “ball golf” the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the “hole”. The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it’s sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won’t need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad “tee time.” It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardless of economic status. And, of course, there’s the sheer fun of the game – no matter what your age or skill level!

Play Disc Golf

The Sport of the FUTURE!!!

• Stark County Disc Golf Association Facebook Page
  
• Professional Disc Golf Association
  

Living Memorials

The Living Memorials program was developed by the Massillon Parks and Recreation as a means of remembering loved ones. Trees are an excellent way to honor or remember friends and relatives. This gift also provides enjoyment and rewards to park users for generations to come. Residents can purchase a tree to be planted in the park of their choice. Call Massillon Parks and Recreation at 330-832-1621 for more information.

Multipurpose

Trails/Walking Paths

Nature lovers and hikers are alive and well, enjoying the great outdoors on our walking, hiking and biking trails. The Sippo Valley Trail beginning at the Bottoms Park is an 8-mile stretch of the former Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad bed. The trail offers a prime hiking and biking route, with portions yielding as an equestrian trail, reaching to the Wayne County line. The Campbell Walking Path at Reservoir Park provides a 1.27 mile path for walking and jogging, and continues into nearby South Sippo Park. The Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail is a 110-mile trail currently under development, stretching from Lake Erie in Cleveland and ending in Zoarville located in Tuscarawas County. Massillon’s 6-mile section runs adjacent to the Tuscarawas River. Here is a link for more information about the historic Towpath Trail. 

Lincoln Park is home to our first outdoor pickleball court.  This court is open to the public and may be used at any time during park hours.

Off-Leash Dog Park

Attention dog owners! Take advantage of our off-leash facility designed for use by man’s best friend. Located in Furnas Park, this addition to our system features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs.

Pavilion Rental Information

Massillon Parks & Facilities