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Developed in 1982, this modern community park contains 40 acres of recreationally diverse activities. Boasting a modern skate park, four baseball fields/ soccer fields, an extensive playground, and horseshoe pits, sports oriented visitor will not want for options.
Yauger Park’s 40 acres also offer jogging paths, community gardens, an educational facility, and opportunities for viewing nature. An interesting and unusual feature of the park is the entirely manmade wetland. This wetland serves as a storm water retention pond during heavy rains, and when not filled to capacity, the wetland provides a habitat that attracts a variety of waterfowl to this urban area.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Washington Center for the Performing Arts
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Go birdwatching in Woodard Bay Conservation Area
Walk your dog in Marathon Park
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Walk around the boardwalk at McLane Creek Nature Trail
Enjoy State Capitol views from West Bay Park
Visit the community gardens at Yauger Park
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