PARKS
City of Sidney's Tawawa Civic Park
Residents of the City of Sidney are blessed with an 
expansive
park system of almost 400 acres of park grounds. A large part
of the City's park system is the 192 acre Tawawa Civic Park
in eastern section of the City. The park is a wooded reserve
includes areas for hiking, fishing, and is a wonderful outdoor
location for family get togethers, picnics and cookouts. It
is also well know place for the runners and walkers in the area
to exercise and enjoy nature at the same time.
The park is adjacent to multiple baseball,
softball and soccer sports complexes and also the municipal
swimming pool. For more about Tawawa Park and the rest of the
city's recreational facilities, please visit the Parks &
Recreation section of the City of Sidney website at http://www.sidneyoh.com/PARKS/PARKS.html
Lake Loramie State Park
This state operated park is located to the 
north
of Sidney near the village of Fort Loramie and includes a 1600
acre lake and 30 miles of shoreline. It offers unsurpassed convenience
for the family who wants to combine boating and camping adventures.
At Lake Loramie visitors can set up camp in the 167 site camping
area, launch their boats and set out to do some fishing or just
to cruise the lake.
A designated swimming area gives young and
old alike a chance to enjoy the water or simply relax in the
sun. Bicycles can be rented at the park's camp office providing
visitors the opportunity to explore the park or the community
of nearby Fort Loramie. For more information about the Lake
Loramie State Park, please visit their website at http://www.ohiodnr.com/parks/lakeloramie/tabid/758/Default.aspx.
The Shelby County Park District
The Shelby County Park District was created in 1978 to 1) provide
unique
natural land areas as they become available, 2) where people
may enjoy relaxing 
recreational
activities in a natural setting and 3) develop natural parks
that will fill the void between state and municipal/village
parks and preserve the natural environment for the benefit of
present and future generations. You can find out more about
our local park district by visiting their website at www.ShelbyCoPark.org.
RECREATION
The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA
The Sidney Shelby County YMCA is something different and special.
They are a not-for-profit charitable organization and are particularly
relevant to today's society because they fill a void in the
community. They welcome 
and
support children and families and help build values of caring,
honesty, respect and responsibility. They are for everyone -
people of all ages, races, religions, incomes, and abilities.
The YMCA builds community.
The local YMCA is located at 300 E. Parkwood
Street in Sidney, OH, just minutes off I-75. Find out more about
the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA by visiting their website at www.Sidney-YMCA.org.
Shelby Oaks Golf Course
Come play Shelby Oaks. The "Oaks" features 27 holes
of championship golf, 
driving
range, and indoor practice facility. Their fully stocked Pro
Shop offers the latest in golf equipment and apparel.
Lessons are available daily by appointment.
Tee times can be arranged by calling (937) 492-2883. For more
information or driving directions, visit www.shelbyoaks.com.
