Charles Mill Lake Park welcomes visitors of all ages. In addition to daily events and special activities, make Charles Mill an excellent family destination. Charles Mill Lake Park is the perfect place to visit when you need to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature. Enjoy the new campsites! Camping, Cabins, Showers, Swimming Pool, a sandy Beach,...
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OverviewThe Shawshank TrailHaunted MansfieldGroupsMeetingsOverview With the cornerstone laid in 1886, the castle-like prison was designed for young, first time offenders to provide rehabilitation. Abandoned in 1990, the original cell blocks and administration areas remain intact and continued restoration is ongoing. Six major motion pictures have been filmed on location including "The Shawshank Redemption and "Air...
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Richland County Fair: August 6-12, 2023. Four large, heated buildings: Fairhaven 100'x200' with Air Conditioned office and food service by staff, two buildings, 60' x 200', both with showers, one building, 60'x 80', Air Conditioned stage and sound available; all within easy walking distance. Richland County Fair, Flea Markets and Gun Shows. Two smaller, heated...
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Richland Carrousel Park opened in 1991 as the first new, hand-carved carrousel to be built and operated in the United States since the 1930's. The Carrousel figures were carved in the style of G.A. Dentzel, one of the most revered carvers of the early 1900's. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots. There are 30...
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OverviewThe Shawshank TrailHaunted MansfieldGroupsMeetingsOverview The Renaissance Theatre opened as a movie palace in 1928 and is now an exciting performing arts center dedicated to providing world-class entertainment and arts education programs to the people of Richland County and beyond. Presenting a diverse lineup of arts and entertainment each season, the theatre is home to the...
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Welcome to Oak Hill Cottage, Mansfield, Ohio’s meticulously restored and preserved Gothic Revival style landmark. While the term cottage today connotes a small dwelling, Oak Hill was built at a time when the term included substantial country cottage-villas, and many visitors today are surprised at its size. It would be difficult to find a...
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OverviewHaunted MansfieldGroupsOverview A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island. Picture shows a 1900 American Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine (4th size). Hours: Mid May though Mid...
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The Mansfield Playhouse is one of the oldest and largest producing community theaters in the sate of Ohio. The Mansfield Playhouse, continuing its legacy, provided a variety of affordable theatrical experience. Dedicated to achieving the highest quality in all we do & reaching beyond walls to embrace all elements of our community. Snack available...
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BibleWalk is Ohio's only life-sized wax museum and home to the state's only Christian Dinner Theatre, "Dinner With Grace." BibleWalk features over 100 life-sized dioramas, 325 wax figures accompanied with special effects and an audio text that will guarantee an experience of a life-time. The tours include: The Life of Christ (60 min), The...
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Spend a Day at Kingwood Center GardensEnter through the stunning Garden Gateway visitor center and follow the brick pathways through flourishing gardens, past lovely fountains, ponds, and inviting spaces to pause and refresh. OverviewGroupsMeetingsOverview The former home and historic garden estate of Charles Kelley King, open all year-round, showcases the Garden Gateway visitor center, terraces,...
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