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Night Fishing at Possum Creek

Every Friday and Saturday, thru September 30,

Farm Tour and Wagon Ride

You will be given a guided tour of the farm

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Possum Creek MetroPark

4790 Frytown Road
Dayton, Ohio 45418
(937) 276-7062

Sustainable Farm

Summer Update

Come and see the young lambs, goats, and pigs. Hiking and horse trails will be in good shape throughout the summer. Watch a farm hand tend to a wide variety of produce in the fields; at harvest time, it will be utilized at Adventure Central to feed participants in the youth programs. Catfish are stocked during summer at the fishing ponds. Take a hike into the Argonne Forest and search for great-horned owls and scarlet tanagers.

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Ponds and the lake offer lots of fishing for trout, catfish and many other species. A large planted prairie bursts with flowers and tall grasses from summer into fall. And then there’s the farm, loaded with friendly farm animals that delight both children and adults all year round.

After serving time in World War I, Daytonian Null Hodapp had a successful career as a judge. Null purchased nearly 400 acres of wooded land along Germantown Pike and named the property Argonne Forest Park in honor of the Unit he served in during the war. Development of the park began with the construction of a veterans clubhouse. Behind the clubhouse, to the south, was a carnival-like midway.

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All parking lots have accessible parking. The reservable shelters are accessible. The farm and barn are accessible as are the restrooms at the farm, reservable area, pond lot and the Argonne picnic area.

The first fishing pond is connected to the pond parking lot by a handicapped accessible asphalt path.

Directions & Public Transportation

Directions
4790 Frytown Road.
From Gettysburg Ave.: Turn west onto Germantown St. Route 4. Go about 1.5 miles to Frytown Rd. and turn left. Head to main entrance or to reservable shelter area.

City of Dayton Bike Route Map
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Public Transportation
No Direct Service

• Plan a Bus Trip!
• Learn about RTA's Bike Rack Program

Possum Creek MetroPark consists largely of former farmland that is going through the process of natural succession. Significant natural features include bottomland hardwood forests along Possum Creek, two mature beech woodlots, and numerous created ponds and wetlands. Over 100 acres of degraded farmland and dumps have been cleared and planted into native Ohio prairie. The prairie took years to establish, but now thrives on the poor ground. It is currently one of the largest and most diverse planted prairies in Ohio.

Although the land that is now Possum Creek MetroPark has been dramatically changed by past land use, it stands today as a splendid example of what can be achieved with proper stewardship and restoration, and is a delightful place for the naturalist, hiker, or family.

Visitor Information

GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.71682
Longitude: -84.265808

Park Hours:

April 1 - Oct. 31, 8 am – 10 pm
Nov. 1 - March 31, 8 am – 8 pm
Closed Christmas and New Year's Day

Sustainable Farm Hours

Farm Buildings are open 9 am – 4 pm everyday

Take a Video Tour of the Farm

Facility Rental:
There are two sites with woods and a tallgrass prairie nearby. Fishing ponds and a hiking trail are within easy walking distance. Each shelter accommodates 120 people. Use the reservable area entrance at 4730 Frytown Road. Alcoholic beverages are allowed only in assigned reservable areas with permit. No exceptions. Call (937)275-PARK for info.

Parking:
Free parking is available: See map

Pet Policy:
Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed and under control at all times. Pets are not permitted on the farm.

School Group Tours:
Schools and other groups may schedule guided tours. Call (937) 275-PARK to schedule.
View A List of Field Trips.

Park Features/Amenities

Fishing ponds, open vistas painted with colorful prairie flowers, woodlands and wildlife provide the setting for a variety of activities. This 556-acre park is the perfect place for a family outing. Fish, picnic, or enjoy a walk or horseback ride through woods and prairies.

Youngsters will love visiting the farm to see the barnyard animals, play at Polly Possum’s play area and hike the Farm Trail.

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