Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park — Attraction in Pataskala

Just took my dog there for the first time. I like big open areas so I can keep my distance from other dogs since some people like to treat all parks like an off leash park when it’s not. This is a nice park with a lot of space and I like the path around the perimeter. I didn’t go in to the wooded area since my dog doesn’t like other dogs I didn’t want to be on a path without room to move. I like they had poop bags and trash bins all over even though I bring my own bags. I’m only taking a star off because a sign says it is open from 8am to sunset. I like to go around sunrise when I walk my dog. I don’t know how much that is actually enforced and I’ll keep going earlier but I think parks should be open at least from...

My husband regularly takes two of our large Newfoundland girls to area parks and this is a favorite. I join them when I can and I have some mobility issues but trails are maintained so that I can accompany them with the help of a cane. I have left one star off because of two things. It is a little difficult to access with nearby road closure and I have noticed an increase of trash. I use our poop bags to collect candy wrappers and cigarette butts when we are out and that is something that is a newer problem. We go to Spring Valley and Infirmary as well and the park goers there are better stewards of the...

We went to the park for a 4th of July celebration. There is lots of open space for playing and a decent playground. They have a working concession stand, which was really nice as most parks don't anymore. Parking was hard that day but I am sure that was due to the holiday. I imagine on a regular day it is more than adequate. There are also several entrances and separate parking at each, which I also really like. This was the first time I had been here, but I will be back to check...