Armco Park enjoys first 4th of July as public park thanks, in part, to Otterbein

LEBANON - A day-long Independence Day festival was held at Warren County's new 311-acre Armco Park on July 4.

The festival's activities began at noon immediately following Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community's July 4th parade. Guests enjoyed live music on stage and entertainment and activities for all ages. A classic car show, an antique farm machinery display, hot air balloon, flag ceremony, historical storytelling, Abe Lincoln impersonator, balloon lady, magician, food concessions and games were just a few of the attractions. The evening performance of the Lebanon Symphony Orchestra topped off the festivities with a Rozzi's Famous Fireworks display at dusk. A formal dedication ceremony of the park was held during the symphony concert's intermission.

Open daily, the park features a 125-acre lake for public fishing and boating (electric motors only), an 18-hole executive golf course, softball complex, tennis courts, sand volleyball, play ground equipment, picnic shelters and other amenities. Picnic shelters may be reserved on a first-come basis. Open daily since March, the park is located on state Route 741 and Greentree Road adjacent to the Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community.

Until opening this spring as a Warren County public park, Armco Park was owned and operated for more than 40 years as a private members-only facility for association members and employees of AK Steel. With financial support from Otterbein Homes, Turtlecreek Township Trustees, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Warren County commissioners, the park was acquired by the Warren County Park District and is now open to the public.

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