Hamilton County Parks & Rec opens Children’s Pavilion at Coxhall Gardens

(From left) Mary Eckerd, Clay Township Trustee Doug Callahan, Sharon Terry, Judith (Judi) Campbell, Hamilton County Commissioner Christine Altman, and Hamilton County Parks Director Chris Stice gathered for a picture at the new Children’s Pavilion statue in Coxhall Gardens. (Photo provided)

Hamilton County Parks and Recreation (HCPR) held a ceremony on Wednesday that officially opened the Clay Township Children’s Pavilion at Coxhall Gardens.

The unique facility is comprised of twin shelters that are joined by a pergola-covered walkway and features a fireplace-styled outdoor grill. The structure, designed by Cripe, constructed by Myers Management, Inc. (MCMI) Construction and generously funded by Clay Township, will serve as a special gathering space for functions of all types.

The shelter exhibits the masonry and architectural stylings seen in many of the other park’s stately structures, including the Coxhall Mansion and its iconic twin carillon towers. A donated stunning bronze sculpture titled “Dance Among the Wildflowers” creates an artistic focal point as you approach the shelter.

Total seating capacity in the pavilion is 200. When needed, the covered spaces may be segmented to accommodate multiple functions occurring simultaneously. The pavilion will be available for reserving and renting. For complete operational details, please visit myhamiltoncountyparks.com.