Looking for “Amusement?” Try these rides on for size.

  • By Curtis Robert Tyree
  • June 9, 2011
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Ohio’s Amish Country offers much to do for those seeking amusement park excitement on a budget. From water parks, amusement parks and train rides there’s much for people to enjoy. Tuscora Park From musical entertainment, sports offerings, amusement rides, picnic shelters, playgrounds, a swimming pool and a stocked pond Tuscora Park offers summer long amusement for kids and kids at heart. This historic park is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. Among all the antique amusement rides offered at Tuscora Park the park’s carousel stands as its crown jewel. Built in 1928 and in operation at the park since 1941. The Herschell-Spillman carousel is one of a few completely wooden carousels left, anywhere and is decorated with 36 leaping all-wooden, hand carved horses along with two wooden sleighs and nine hand crafted oil paintings. Along with the classic carousel, Tuscora Park has many other classic amusement park rides, including a children’s train that goes around the park, an antique rollercoaster, motorized swings and other rides for younger children. Also in the park are athletic facilities, including the Woody Hayes Football Stadium, named for the famous Ohio State University coach who coached at New Philadelphia High School. On the grounds as well are tennis and basketball courts, baseball diamonds and batting cages. “Tuscora Park is better than perfect,” said Dee Grossman, Executive Director of the Tuscarawas County Convention and Visitors Bureau, “it’s inexpensive to take your family to and there’s tons of stuff to do.” Tuscora Park is located on North Broadway Avenue in New Philadelphia. Sluggers and Putters Looking for a unique experience, one in which everyone will have a fun time? Sluggers and putters of Canal Fulton, just outside of Canton, offers everyone the chance to experience something new and fun. This hugely entertaining amusement park offers something for everyone. Want to get wet and try something new? Try bumper boats! Just like bumper cars, (Sluggers and Putters has those too!) bumper boats are minature boats you can ride, bump into each other and even spray them! Have the need for speed, try racing one another on one of their two race courses. Look for a challenge? Try their challenging rock wall. Sluggers and Putters even has an indoor, air conditioned arcade and skill game area for the gamer in us all. Sluggers and Putters also has the traditional games for those who want try their hand at the classics. Take a swing at the batting cages or go for the layup at the basketball court. Practice your swing at the driving range or slow things down with miniature golf. With so much to offer, everyone can find something to do at Sluggers and Putters, located at 333 Lafayette Drive Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614, or visit them online at www.sluggers-putter.com Clay’s Park Resort Looking to stay cool this summer? Visit Clay’s Park Resort and take advantage of its large water park. Clay’s has been offering a first rate water park experience on it’s ten acre man-made swimming lake for more than fifty years. Ride one of the two 150 feet long water slide along with a zip line for those looking to get their have a little excitement while cooling off. For those looking to do something other than swimming the water park also includes use of boats and kayaks in its admission cost, along with beach volleyball and mini-golf. Along with its water park, Clay’s Park Resort hold various events and festivals during the summertime, including the famous Yankee Peddler Colonial America event. For more information visit www.clayspark.com Clay’s Park Resort is located at 13190 Patterson St. NW North Lawrence, Ohio 44666. Uhrichsville Water Park Just south of New Philadelphia, the Uhrichsville Water Park opened in 2007 as Tuscarawas County’s premier water attraction the Uhrichsville Water Park offers family members of all ages opportunities for fun. Its 18,000 square foot pool is heated so to maintain the perfect temperature despite the weather and features water slides and a zero-foot entrance pool for small kids. The Uhrichsville Water Park also has lounge chairs and 12ft umbrellas and concessions should swimming not be your thing. The Uhrichsville Water Park is located at 401 E. 12 St. Uhrichsville, OH 44683 Schrock’s Amish Farm and Village Experience Amish Country, hands on at Schrock’s Amish Farm and Village. Get an up-close look at daily Amish life, from the farm to the home, with tours of a typical Amish homestead. Learn how they live without electricity or all of the modern conveniences. After your tour, take a ride in an actual Amish buggy or even a train! This 16-gauge train takes visitors on a one-mile journey around the Schrock farm and village. After your ride, enjoy Amish cuisine at the Amish Farm Diner. For more information visit www.amishfarmvillage.com Schrock’s Amish Farm is located at 4359 St. Rt. 39 Berlin, OH


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