McElroy Environmental Education Center
The McElroy Environmental Education Center (MEEC) is named in honor of our first Chief Ranger of the Park District, Nature McElroy Jr. who served faithfully in that capacity for six years. Nate was a genuine person who had a love for children. He would take the time to stop and talk to kids about life and the natural world. He passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in 1987.
Address
2355 Ada Road
Lima, OH 45801
Lima, OH 45801
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Park Amenities
More About the Park
His legacy still lives on today through the MEEC with nature-based programming ranging from preschool to older adults. Topics range from wildlife (birds, mammals, insects, etc.) to plants (trees, shrubs, grasses, etc.) it is amazing to see the sparkle in a child’s eye once they have completed a program in this wonderful setting.
Features
- Environmental education classroom
- Nature Library
Current Temperature
32˚F
