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PARKS & RECREATION

No matter the age or the activity, Carlisle’s three parks ​are the perfect places to relax, play, and spend the day.

roscoe roof park
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Roscoe Roof Park is located in the heart of Carlisle, nestled comfortably amongst quiet housing subdivisions and situated next to one of the village's many CSX railroad tracks. ​The largest of the village's park system, Roscoe Roof offers a variety of recreational opportunities for Carlisle residents.

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**NEW IN 2020**

​An adaptive swing seat has been added to the toddler play area in Roscoe Roof Park and will accommodate children with special needs between the ages of 2 and 5 years.


Where is the park located?

Address:

Roscoe Roof Park
601 Beachler Road
Carlisle, OH  45005

Entrances:

Main entrance — off of Beachler Drive
Rear entrance — off of Easter Drive

Parking:

Ample parking is located at the main entrance with additional parking available at the rear entrance. 
When is the park open?
Roscoe Roof Park is open year-round, from dawn until dusk.

​Restroom facilities are available seasonally, open to residents from dawn until dusk (locked overnight).
What does the park have to offer?
There are two large picnic shelters located at the park - each with picnic tables and trash receptacles. Individuals may reserve the picnic shelters in four hours increments for $34.75, or for the entire day for $69.50.  The picnic shelters have access to electrical outlets that may be used with the rental of the shelters.  Up to four hours of electrical access is included with the reservation fee. 
Rent a Park shelter
​Two separate playground areas are located in the park: one for older children in the western section of the park, and a toddler play area directly next to it. Both playground areas are open daily during daylight hours for general public use.

Each entrance leads directly to a half-mile walking/jogging trail (the "Crazy Eight" path), as well as the Memorial Tree path.  Both trails take visitors past all of the park's facilities.


Roscoe Roof Park also has restroom facilities and water fountains near the main entrance of the park.

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​**NEW IN 2020**

​An adaptive swing seat has been added to the toddler play area in Roscoe Roof Park.  This seat is a great addition to our community and will accommodate children between the ages of 2 and 5 with special needs.
cook park
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Located in the northeastern section of Carlisle, this small neighborhood park offers a sampling of various playground equipment, including a slide, swing set, parallel bars, and basketball court.  The park also has one shelter with picnic table.

Where is the park located?

Address:

Cook Park
261 Janet Avenue
​Carlisle, OH  45005

Entrance:

Main entrance — off of Walnut Ave.

Parking:

Parking is located at the main entrance.
When is the park open?
Cook Park is open year-round, from dawn until dusk.
What does the park have to offer?
Cook Park offers a sampling of various playground equipment, with some recent additions including a slide, swing set, and basketball court.  The park also has one shelter with picnic table that is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No rental form is required.
lions park (Jill Park)
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​Lions Park is located on the southeastern side of the municipality limits. The park has various pieces of playground equipment what appeal to both younger and older children, including a slide, swing sets, and a climber. The highlight of the park is the baseball field, complete with a full backstop.

Where is the park located?

Address:

Lions Park
1000 Jill Lane
​Carlisle, OH  45005

Entrance:

Main entrance — off of Jill Lane

Parking:

Parking is located at the main entrance.
When is the park open?
Lions Park is open year-round, from dawn until dusk.
What does the park have to offer?
Lions Park is a green-space park.  The highlight of the park is the baseball field, complete with a full backstop.
park forms & info

Rental Forms

Roscoe Roof Shelter Rental Form
Rental times are seasonal:
10:00a - 2:00p / 3:00p - 7:00p / 10:00a - 7:00p
Park Rules & Regulations

Park Information

Carlisle Parks Master Plan
The parks master plan guides all future improvements to Carlisle's three parks and the Tapscott building.

Roscoe Roof Park Concept Plan
The concept plan is an artist rendering of proposed improvements to the park.

Board Agenda/Minutes

Park board agendas
April 19, 2022

May 2, 2022

 January 9, 2023
​February 6, 2023
Park board minutes

April 19, 2022

​May 2, 2022​
​January 9, 2023

recreation & events agendas
2/3/22 Agenda
recreation & events minutes
park photos
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