MWCD opens new welcome center at Tappan Lake
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held and included remarks from MWCD officials, local dignitaries and community leaders.
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District officially opened the new Tappan Lake Welcome Center, a 3,900-square-foot, $3.6 million facility.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held and included remarks from MWCD officials, local dignitaries and community leaders. Guests toured the new facility, had light refreshments and participated in various activities.
“We are excited to open the Tappan Lake Welcome Center and are pleased with this new, modern addition to the lake’s many resources,” said Craig Butler, MWCD executive director. “This new center will serve as a hub for information and activities and help visitors make the most of their time at Tappan Lake. It represents our ongoing commitment to improving the visitor experience and fostering a deeper connection with Eastern Ohio’s beautiful natural resources.”
The new facility features interactive exhibits, a retail shop, an ADA-accessible restroom and lounge areas. The project was designed by Woolpert Inc. and constructed by Colaianni Construction Inc.
It is located at 84000 Mallarnee Road in Deersville. Tappan Lake was MWCD’s first lake and offers 2,350 acres of surface water surrounded by 5,000 acres of parkland. It provides fishing, boating, hiking, picnicking, rental cabins, RV and tent camping, and other activities.
The new Tappan Lake Welcome Center is part of MWCD’s broader initiative as laid out in its new five-year strategic plan to enhance recreational facilities across its lakes and parks. Following the success of the opening of the new Atwood Lake Activity Center earlier this year, the Tappan Lake Welcome Center is expected to help attract more visitors.