Village Parks
All village parks are open to the general public from dawn until dusk.
You must request permission from the Village Council to have an event after dark.
PARK HISTORIES
H.W. BUSDIECKER PARK (FLAG PARK)
The park originated in 1969 after the US 20 bridge over the Portage River was widened and was named “Kiwanis Tear Drop Park” for its unique shape.
In 1995 the park underwent major changes. Village employees and community volunteers began the project to honor former Mayor Herbert W. Busdiecker, and the third NASA space flight of our famous hometown astronaut – Col. Tom Henricks.
The park design features fourteen flagpoles in a horseshoe formation and on Flag Day 1995, they were dedicated in memory of the first 14 NASA astronauts who had perished in the line of duty.
TRAIL MARKER PARK
In 1945 the Legion and Firemen purchased ground (Erie St. east of Cherry St. along the river) for the purpose of developing a community park. Many volunteers spent numerous hours cleaning up the area. By 1948 the park was taking shape with picnic tables and playground equipment, and in 1949 the village purchased 10 additional acres of river property west of Cherry St. In the mid-1950s more land was purchased and the park grew to what we see today. Other improvements followed when a shelter house and tennis courts were built.
The first 4th of July Celebration at the park was in 1953 and crowds of people continue to enjoy the annual observance. The community swimming pool opened on July 4, 1967, and is still in operation during the summer months. Improvements continue each year to the park and it currently has an updated shelter house, playground area, basketball court, large gazebo with picnic tables, and restrooms.
VETERANS PARK (WATERWORKS PARK)
This park is on West First Street between Walnut and Perry Streets and was once the site of Woodville Public Schools. When the schools moved to Main Street in the fall of 1923 the buildings were demolished.
The Doughboy statue and accompanying monument was erected by The Exchange Club of Woodville and dedicated in 1927. The two cannons were moved to the park after the American Legion Post on College Ave. was sold. Annually, a Memorial Day Service is held in the park to honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.
The Village water treatment plant and water tower sits on the back half of the park and the other half provides a playground area with a wide open space big enough for a ball game of your choice.
LIMELITE EAGLE PARK
Woodville's newest park is located on the site of the former Limelite Theater on Main Street. In 2017, then Boy Scout Joe Emerine had a vision for his Eagle Project - the development of the public grounds where the Limelite Theatre had been demolished. Joe began with Phase I, a concrete sidewalk connecting Main St to the Village Parking Lot. With Council’s blessing, Joe also created a sign dubbing the area Limelite Eagle Park! In 2019, Boy Scouts Nathan Sedlmeier and Aidan Cable continued with Phases II & III, respectively. Nathan added a concrete patio area with picnic benches. Finishing touches were finalized by Aidan with the installation of 45 ton of river rock stone creating a dry river bed that runs throughout the park, plus 180 plants and shrubs. (All three Scouts have the highest rank of Eagle Scout)