Recreation upgrades made at Ohio’s Tar Hollow State Park

Laurellville, Ohio — The Ohio DNR (ODNR) recently celebrated a major milestone for Tar Hollow State Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a series of substantial upgrades designed to enhance visitor comfort, safety, and recreation opportunities.

Among the most anticipated upgrades is the addition of full hook-up campsites, giving campers access to upgraded electric, water, and sewer connections. The park also replaced aging sewer and electric systems to improve reliability for years to come, according to a release from ODNR. Visitors to Tar Hollow will notice immediate benefits thanks to a comprehensive improvement project that modernized essential infrastructure and added new amenities throughout the park.

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Guests will enjoy added convenience with a brand-new shower and four newly constructed flush restrooms, offering cleaner and more accessible facilities in high-use areas of the park.

Families will especially appreciate a new playground, designed to provide a safe and engaging space for children to enjoy as part of their outdoor adventure. Additionally, the park now features a new education building, a versatile space that will support programming, community events, and group activities.