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Win a Kayak at Tappan's Poker Paddle!
Try your hand at the Poker Paddle for a chance to win a FREE kayak! Paddle around Tappan Lake to find seven poker stops and collect cards to compete for the best poker hand! Kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards welcome. Prizes will be awarded for the best and worst poker hands - Grand Prize is a KAYAK!
Tappan Marina Meeting Recap
The two major takeaways from the meeting were your desire for a quality restaurant facility, and regular information updates.
The Restaurant at Tappan Marina is Open!
The new restaurant at Tappan Marina is officially open for business!
Meet the Staff at Tappan Marina This Weekend!
Tappan Marina invites you to join us this weekend to meet the staff! Free hot dogs and popcorn will be available Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 7pm and 11am-4pm on Memorial Day!
Become a Citizen Scientist at Tappan Lake!
Dragonflies and damselflies are extremely important to the ecosystem and researchers are looking for information. Tappan is taking part in a statewide effort to document dragonflies and damselflies by taking as many pictures as possible so we need your help!
New Partnerships Announced at Tappan Marina
The MWCD is excited to introduce our new partners at the recently-purchased Tappan Lake Marina.
Seasonal Job Fair Scheduled for March 2
The MWCD is now hiring for a variety of seasonal positions and will be hosting a Seasonal Job Fair on March 2, from 4 to 7pm. The event will be held at Tappan Lake Park's Activity Center. Interested individuals can learn about the positions at Tappan Lake Park and Tappan Marina. Interviews will be completed or scheduled on the spot!
2018 Schedule of Events is Here!
The 2018 schedule of events is now available! Make sure to mark your calendars for fun family-friendly events, including Movies at the Lake, Explorers of Nature, kayaking events, and themed weekends. Detailed event schedules will be posted on the event calendar closer to each date. Check out the schedule and make your reservations now for summer fun!
Hunting Maps and Safety Tips
Hunting, particularly deer hunting, is a popular activity on Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) property. Wildlife found throughout MWCD public access lands includes deer, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit, waterfowl and other migratory game.
Explorers of Nature Begins this Weekend!
Children, ages 4 to 15, are invited to be an "Explorer of Nature"! Our park naturalist will offer Explorers of Nature every Saturday, from 10am-12pm, through August 5.
Registration Now Open for Guided Kayak Events at Tappan Lake!
Kayaking has been one of the fastest growing watersports in North American and has become increasingly popular at all of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District lakes. Check out our calendar of events for upcoming kayaking programs!
Ohio Boating Education Course
If you were born on or after January 1, 1982 Ohio law requires that you complete an approved boating safety education course to operate any powered watercraft greater than 10hp
Water Quality Test Results Available On-line
For the benefit of the millions of people who use the MWCD facilities each year a variety of testing is conducted in order to monitor the water quality of the MWCD lakes.
Park and Marina Capital Improvement Plan Frequently Asked Questions
Planning for park and marina improvements is well underway. A list of frequently asked questions has been compiled to answer guest inquiries.
Anglers looking for better places to fish at Tappan Lake?
Christmas trees were recycled into fish concentration devices this past year by the ODNR Division of Wildlife.
Updates to the Lottery for Seasonal Camping
All lotteries for seasonal camping at MWCD facilities will be March 21, 2015
Geophysical survey underway at Tappan Lake
Many people have noticed some activity at Tappan lake and are wondering what's happening.
Progress Update for the MWCD Master Plan
Progress continues on the $160-million master plan which was designed to address major upgrades and deferred maintenance needs at recreational facilities and marinas.
Fishing Tournament Registration opens on Monday, November 3rd for 2015 Season
Registration for fishing tournaments and marine events for the 2015 season begins Monday, November 3, 2014.
Going Batty
What are those strange looking bird houses? This summer, campers who participated in our nature programs constructed 15 bat houses for the park.
Get Campsite Now for Fireworks!
There’s nothing quite like fireworks in the skies over Tappan Lake Park during the Fourth of July holiday. The park’s annual holiday fireworks show is scheduled at dusk on July 5 ...
New Website Launched
Information about Tappan Lake Park has never been easier to find than today. The park has launched its own website with plenty of features designed to provide updates and more ...
