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Scuba diving at the park is regarded as one of the finest freshwater spots in the Tri-State area. Even a mask and snorkle can provide hours of fun and education. Visibility, on a clear day, can sometimes reach 15 ft. or more, and there are many easy entry points. The average water depth is 30 ft., with many shelves, rock formations, large fresh water fish and plant life. There are also a couple of bottom trenches that run 60-70ft. deep or more. The largest of which we call "The Abyss". On the bottom, if chasing giant bass, blue-gill, crappie and catfish sounds like fun, one may experience a wide variety of wildlife. On a lucky day you may get to see the very rare and delicate fresh-water jelly fish. One gentleman tells the story of having his mask knocked off by a 5 ft. catfish. I myself have seen them close to 4 ft long but they are not aggressive. Local scuba schools have set up training courses and have an assortment of bottom sites, including a sunken cabin cruiser. We pride ourselves on our clean spring-fed water. It is officially tested twice each season, and is rated one of the lowest bodies of water in Ohio as far as contaminants. We rarely need treat the water(and NO copper sulfates) so you can see a wide range of plant-life, filled with varieties of turtles, small fish and other surprises. Many quality, self-insured dive schools are regular to the quarry, and events are sometimes scheduled, such as: A Halloween Dive, Treasure Dives and Scavenger Hunts. Law enforcement and Fire & Rescue dive teams from the Tri-State area also do their training and practices here.
Please inquire about schools in your immediate area.
We will post our contacts as they come in this season.
Cleveland area:
Buckeye Diving School
http://www.buckeydive.com
(440) 439-3677
Aqua Amigos Scuba Club
Robert D. Kelly(216) 481-022
Akron area:
D & M Sport Diving Inc.
(330) 784-1414
Warren/Youngstown
Niles, Oh.
Treasure Cove Scuba
330-544-6230
http://www.skiandscuba.com
Conneut, Ohio
Ted's Scuba - Specializing in handicapped scuba
Handicap Scuba Association, YMCA - CMAS
Ted Quirke
(216) 224-1112
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The Gathering of the Juggalos (also known simply as The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual event for the Juggalo Family put on by Psychopathic Records; the first was staged in 2000. It is regarded highly by Juggalos, and is considered by the Juggalos to be a family reunion of sorts. The event spans several days, and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists.At the 2002 Gathering Bubba Sparxxx received the first ever "Bubba Sparxxx Award", obviously named after him. Unofficially, the "award" is given to the artist who leaves the main stage before his performance is over. Artists have been known to leave because of heavy booing, too much trash being thrown, or out of anger towards the fan base. Every year it is common to hear juggalos' input on who will receive the "award" that year. Since the 2002 Gathering other notable artists such as Bushwick Bill, Kurupt, and Too $hort have received the "award".Earlier Gatherings were plagued with problems such as fires and unruly behavior that prompted the intervention of police and firefighters. After 2002, the Gathering became an outdoor event, and was held at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for a number of years.According to the Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, the grounds will no longer host this event after the 2005 Gathering. Kelly has said: "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long", and: "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems." [3]The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place at The Lotus Fields on July 13–July 16, 2006 in Brooklyn, Michigan (West of Detroit, Michigan). The board of Woodstock Township, Michigan, in control of necessary outdoor concert zoning permits denied permits at a meeting on April 11, 2006. The C3 zoning permit wording was loose, and could be interpreted such that additional outdoor concert permits were not necessary, but the board decided to read it by the letter. Psychopathic Records was told that if they represented country artists they would be allowed to hold the event.[citation needed] Psychopathic Records took legal advice concerning this, while booking another location.On April 18, 2006, Psychopathic Records announced that a Gathering would go ahead, the new location being dubbed The New Lotus Fields — in Pataskala, Ohio (East of Columbus) at Frontier Ranch. It took place over the same dates that were planned for the Brooklyn event.* 2000: Expo Center, Novi, Michigan
* 2001: Seagate Center, Toledo, Ohio
* 2002: Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois
* 2003: Nelson Ledges Quarry Park (The Crystal Forest), Garrettsville, Ohio
* 2004: Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, Ohio
* 2005: Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, Ohio
* 2006: Frontier Ranch (The Lotus Fields), Pataskala, Ohio
The campground is 250 acres of forest, meadow, rock formation, and water. There are two fishing lakes, besides the swimming quarry. The fishing lakes are home to large bass, catfish, crappie and blue gill. You may also find many waterfowl and smaller animals like turtles, frogs, nonpoisonous snakes, and other small fresh water life. The Quarry is spring-fed, clear, clean and warms up by mid May.
The forests consist of a variety of trees, wildflowers, mushrooms and an assortment of plantlife. Many small, to large mammals.. Squirrels, opossums, raccoons, wild turkeys, pheasants, woodpeckers and song birds, along with the elusive loon and so much more,consider the park their home. The individual campsites cater to one's personal preference for site location. Whether it's on the ledge by the water, or deep in the quiet woods. You may camp near the social activity, or settle in one of the quiet, isolated areas.We pride ourselves on being a primitive campground to avoid the trailer park look of our competitors. Campers and winnebago's are more than welcome to visit, but long stays are not encouraged, and there is limited electric and no water hook up. Week and weekend tent camping, along with regular daytime swimming admission, make up the majority of our business. Weekend and holiday camping tends to be more busy , but lucky enough to get the chance, weekday camping can sometimes allow you the entire park to yourself.
Facilities include:Picnic areas
picnic tables
charcoal grills
A new large playground area
Our stage doubles as a pavilion for all occasions
Five privy style rest rooms (4 handicapped accessible)
A full basketball court with adjustable hoops for kids
250 acres for hiking, biking, exploring and nature
Volleyball court
Beach
And so much more.
The Quarry has a large and natural beach area with a shallow, roped in shelf for the children's swimming area. The rest of the quarry is up to 30 ft. deep in most places.We employ Red Cross certified lifeguards, and have multiple guards on duty daily. The water is open from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. Because the water is spring fed, and if scuba diving is your fancy, check our scuba page. Water clarity and visibility are excellent. Even for the average swimmer, a mask and snorkel can provide hours of fresh water exploration. And dont forget the fishing lakes! (see Casey below)
Hiking gives campers an opportunity to utilize the many paths and trails throughout the park, and one cannot visit our park without stopping next door, at the Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, to explore their caves, caverns, and rock formations... Not to mention Irene's old fashioned arcade.
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Our park is open year round. Day admission runs from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Adults 15 over are $5.00 on weekdays and on weekends.
Children 15 and under are $3.00.Always free to the non-ambulatory, blind, deaf or persons with disabilities.Camping Rates:Individual camping fee includes the day of arrival, that evening, and the following day until 7:00 p.m. Adults are $10.00 per person--kids 15 & under w/parent are half price. Special family rates on weekdays and for large groups.
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