The park was originally established through the Boardman Township Park District, which is one of the few independent park districts in Ohio.
The Maag Outdoor Theatre is a primary community venue constructed specifically for live performances and summer concert series.
The park's acreage includes a significant portion of protected wetlands and mature hardwood forests that serve as a wildlife corridor.
It houses a historic site featuring restored local architecture that reflects the township's 19th-century history.
The dog park requires registered access and is divided into specific zones to ensure safety for various dog temperaments and sizes.
Boardman Park, known as the 'Green Oasis' of Boardman, Ohio, spans over 227 acres of multi-purpose recreational space. It features extensive walking trails, including the two-mile Maag Outdoor Theatre loop, and multiple picnic pavilions available for public reservation. The park hosts the state-of-the-art 'Stoner Grill' and a fenced-in dog park that separates large and small breeds. Recreational facilities include basketball courts, sand volleyball pits, and several playgrounds designed for different age groups. It serves as a central community hub for local seasonal events, outdoor concerts, and youth sports leagues. The grounds are maintained by the Boardman Township Park District, which emphasizes native landscaping and forest conservation. The park integrates both paved paths for accessibility and wood-chipped trails for hiking through wooded ravines.
The arched entrance to the Maag Outdoor Theatre or the scenic wooden bridge over the park's central stream.
Check the park's online calendar for pavilion reservation availability if planning a group gathering.
Use the paved perimeter paths for easier walking, or head toward the deeper wooded trails for a more rugged hike.
Bring bug spray if visiting the trails, as the forested sections near the ravines are heavily shaded.
Do not attempt to hike the ravine trails immediately after heavy rain, as they become muddy and slippery.
Park grounds are generally open daily, but specific recreational facilities like the splash pad are seasonal.
Leash laws are strictly enforced outside of the designated fenced dog park; littering is prohibited.
