Celina things to do |Photo by Jessica Fugett | The Wright State Guardian
It is time to take a break from online classes and see what Mercer County has to offer.
The Lake Campus is located in Celina, Ohio, and while most students commute from out of the city, there are still locals that may be looking for activities to do in the area.
Celina/Coldwater Bike Path
According to the City of Celina, Ohio website, the bike path that connects Coldwater and Celina is 4.5 miles long. It is perfect for bike rides, walks, rollerblading and more. This time of the year is the time to get fresh air and out of the house.
Remember to keep social distance (6 ft.) between yourself and others while on the bike path.
The south end of the trail ends at Vine and Fourth Street in Coldwater. A few blocks east of the north end of the trail is Grand Lake St. Marys.
Grand Lake St. Marys
Grand Lake, which is what the Lake Campus was named after, is also an option that students may indulge in. Feel free to walk along Grand Lake St. Marys, have a picnic and maybe even go fishing. Watch out for geese around the lake! There are several areas around the lake where you are able to drive your vehicles into and park.
Gardening
Spring is the time for planting! Stop by your local hardware store and pick up some seeds. Quarantine is the perfect time to test out your green thumb. If you do not have the yard or space for pots in your home, consider utilizing community gardens.
Local parks
Surrounding cities, towns and villages have several parks that the public are able to visit. The Coldwater Community Park is over 60 acres filled with trees, shelter houses and jungle gyms for children. Feel free to walk your pets or take a stroll through the winding path that goes through the park.
During this time, there is some playground equipment that has been taped off from the public due to their constant use; this is to protect those that visit the park.
Support local businesses
During this time, there are several locally owned businesses that are still running by use of drive-throughs and ordering online for pick up. Support these businesses by buying as you normally would. Purchase a coffee from a café or coffee shop. Stop in at the local mom and pop shop instead of bigger chain supermarkets.
Not only are you buying local, you are also limiting how many people you come into contact with.
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