Exploration Gateway

The new two-story 41,000-sq foot Exploration Gateway is believed to be the only park-library partnership of its kind in the country. In addition to the Perry Branch library, the Exploration Gateway features a visitor information center, the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation Science Classroom, and a state of the art video conference room. The Congressman Ralph Regula Canalway Center highlights the significance of the Ohio & Erie Canal's role in shaping the history of our state and nation. FeLeap's Lily Pad Gift Shop features Stark Parks merchandise, local products, and a small concession area. Two large community meeting rooms with catering available from AA Executive Catering round out the building's indoor public spaces.

Outdoor visitors will experience scenic overlooks of Sippo Lake and enjoy picnic areas, a gazebo, Children's Garden, and a new trail connecting the Exploration Gateway to the Sippo Lake Marina. The trail features a recycled plastic boardwalk.