Village of Covington Ohio

One of Ohio's Finest Villages

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Parks & Recreation

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The Village of Covington and the surrounding area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for families to enjoy. Whether it’s canoeing or fishing on the Stillwater River, taking strolls through the majestic scenery of historic Greenville Falls and the Stillwater Prairie Reserve, having a family get-together at the Covington Community Park or enjoying a family bike ride at the Miami Valley Bikeways, there is so much to enjoy around Covington.

Please review the following options available for recreation and enjoyment in and around Covington, Ohio.


community_parkCovington Community Park
The Covington Community Park is located on West Broadway along the scenic Stillwater River, making it an ideal spot for fishing, canoeing, or any other outdoor activity. The eight acre park contains 2 ball diamonds, playground equipment, open picnic areas and two enclosed shelter houses.
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greenville_fallsGreenville Falls
Greenville Falls has 92 acres and nearly 1 mile of trail.  It’s a wonderful place to take a stroll, admire historical features and view wildlife. Situated along Greenville Creek, Greenville Falls State Scenic River Area is full of unique natural features. The 20 foot cascading waterfall is a beautiful sight in any season. Also along the river is a natural limestone arch formed by flowing water.
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miami_valley_bikewaysMiami Valley Bikeways
This is a 17.75 mile Bike Ride in Covington, OH, United States. The Bike Ride has a total ascent of 243.7 ft and has a maximum elevation of 985.63 ft. This route was created by quadshop on September 19, 2006. According to Scott Meyer, executive director of the Miami County Park District, the 300 miles of paved path in Southwest Ohio is the longest continuous in the United States.
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stillwater_prairie_entranceStillwater Prairie Reserve
Stillwater has 260 acres with 3 miles of trails that go through varying ecosystems, making it a perfect place to hike or cross-county ski. Enjoy the shelter with electricity and a grill for your next picnic or sit at one of the benches to bird watch. Stillwater Prairie Reserve is situated along the Scenic Stillwater River.  A circular hiking trail passes through fields, woodlands, marshy habitats and shrub lands.
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stillwater_riverStillwater River
The Stillwater River is a 69.3-mile-long (111.5 km) tributary of the Great Miami River in western Ohio in the United States. Via the Great Miami and Ohio rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. It rises near the Indiana state line, in western Darke County, approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Greenville. It flows east-southeast and is joined by Greenville Creek in Covington, approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of Piqua. It flows south past Covington and Englewood, where it is dammed for flood control, then southeast to join the Great Miami River in Dayton.
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VILLAGE OF COVINGTON
1 South High Street,
Covington, Ohio 45318
Phone: 937-473-3420
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PARKS & RECREATION

  • Covington Community Park
  • Greenville Falls
  • Miami Valley Bikeways
  • Stillwater Prairie Reserve
  • Stillwater River

VILLAGE LIFE

  • Covington Schools
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  • Fort Rowdy Museum
  • Highland Cemetery

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VILLAGE OF COVINGTON

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Covington, Ohio 45318
Phone: 937-473-3420
Fax: 937-473-3853

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Covington, Ohio 45318
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