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Golf in Licking County, OH

Licking County Golf Is Down to a Tee

If golf is your bag, Licking County in central Ohio is a golfer's paradise with 17 courses in the immediate area. Granville leads the way with four golf venues, and the communities of Johnstown, Newark and Pataskala have three apiece. Communities with one course are Alexandria, Heath, Hebron and Nashport. Here's a quick overview on four of the top golfing destinations in Licking County: Granville Golf Course Granville Golf Course has been an attraction since 1924. Famed architect Donald Ross... Read More »
Lou Gib Reese Ice Arena

Licking County Offers Many Recreation Options

Recreation spots are easy to spot in Licking County. Here are some highlights: Lou and Gib Reese Ice Arena Reese Ice Arena is available to hockey teams, figure skating classes and curling competitions, and is open to anyone ages 3 and up. There are learn-to-skate classes as well as open-skate events seven days a week. Heath Municipal Pool Heath Municipal Pool has a lazy river attraction‚ two large water slides and an activity pool with water cannons. The facility also boasts a 50-meter... Read More »
The Works in Licking County, OH

Fun Things To Do in Licking County, OH

Residents and visitors alike can always find something fun to do in Licking County, as the area is home to a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities. 1. Visit The Works, an interactive museum where individuals of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities and interesting displays. 2. Catch a live performance at the historic Midland Theatre, which first opened as a movie theater in 1928. 3. Make a splash at CoCo Key Water Resort, and take advantage of the four-story water slides the park... Read More »

Newark Soccer League Makes Life a Ball

Life is a ball for many kids in Licking County, thanks to soccer. The Newark Area Soccer Association has more than 1,000 families signed up, and the organization’s mission is to help young people advance in the sport. The NASA has established many divisions and age groups for boys and girls who want to play. The association is fully insured and, besides leagues, sets up travel tournaments and hosts professional and international games on occasion. Read More »

CoCo Key Water Resort Is Year-Round Fun

C’mon inside, the water is fine. The CoCo Key Water Resort is an indoor waterpark attached on the ground level to Cherry Valley Lodge. The lodge also has a traditional swimming pool located inside the hotel. CoCo Key is available to registered overnight package guests of Cherry Valley Lodge, and day passes are offered on a capacity availability basis. Besides the CoCo Key waterpark, Cherry Valley Lodge has 200 oversized guest rooms, including 16 suites with Jacuzzi tubs. Read More »
Lou and Gib Reese Ice Arena

Reese Ice Arena Offers Hockey, Skating and Curling in Newark

It was icing on the cake when the Newark City Council decided to renovate the Newark Ice Arena in 2005. Six months later, nearly $1.2 million in cash in largely private donations produced a multi-use, multi-season facility for hockey, figure skating and curling. The name was changed in 2006 from the Newark Ice Arena to the Lou and Gib Reese Ice Arena because of the large donation made by the Reese family to the renovation effort. Skating lessons also are offered at the facility, and it is... Read More »