4/5 Grant B. 3 years ago on Google
Scioto
Park
is
a
nice
little
quiet
place
for
a
quick
little
getaway
for
those
who
like
the
outdoors.
The
major
draw
of
the
park
is
the
Chief
Leatherlips
Monument.
The
Chief
is
a
major
part
of
local
history
for
his
ability
to
negotiate
with
the
white
settlers
moving
into
the
area.
The
nickname
"Leatherlips"
came
from
the
settlers
because
he
was
known
to
always
keep
his
word.
Ironically,
the
statue
has
no
lips
at
all.
You
can
actually
climb
to
the
top
of
the
statue
and
look
out
over
the
Scioto
River.
It's
a
great
photo
opp.
BONUS!
The
statue
is
completely
wheelchair
accessible.
There's
a
huge
open
field
for
those
who
want
to
play
catch,
or
a
little
touch
football.
I've
seen
people
training
their
dogs
there
and
having
great
fun.
During
the
winter
it's
a
great
sledding
hill
for
the
kids
and
those
who
are
kids
at
heart.
There
are
plenty
of
picnic
tables
and
a
couple
of
large
pavilions
for
gatherings.
Speaking
of
large
pavilions,
this
park
has
amphitheater,
which
is
occasionally
used
for
performances
by
local
artists
during
the
summer.
For
those
who
like
boating,
canoeing,
or
kayaking
there's
easy
access
to
the
Scioto
River,
but
the
current
can
be
strong.
I
advise
anyone
in
a
kayak
or
canoe
to
start
out
going
up
stream
until
you
can't
paddle
anymore,
then
turn
around
and
let
the
current
take
you
back
to
your
starting
point.