Luminary Event

Dover, OH –TuscParks will be hosting the “Luminary Trail Walk” at the Norma Johnson Center, located off of State Route 39 between Dover and Sugarcreek on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 5:00-7:00pm. The luminary trail walk will begin at the Preservation Loop Kiosk next to the yellow pole barn located at 4033 SR 39 Dover, OH 44622. This is a free event but donations are greatly appreciated.
The lit trail will be a quarter mile in length. Visitors can walk along the accessible trail through the forest and out to the Preservation Pond guided by luminaries. Paper lanterns will be strewn amongst the pine forest for the return walk to the parking area. Starting at 5:00pm, hot chocolate and cookies will be served to welcome guests before and after their walk. There is no charge for the event but donations will be accepted.
This event will be held weather permitting. Please check with either the Norma Johnson Center or the TuscParks Facebook page for updates. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions about the event can be directed to the TuscParks Department office at 330.365.1221 Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm.
Marsha Freeland, TuscParks Event Manager said, “This is a magical trail experience for the whole family. This is one of the few opportunities to experience the Center at night and take in the outdoors on a brisk wintery evening.”

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