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Shelby County is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a great place to to to play The spirit of of fun found here has led to to to numerous activities for a a a a a a a a a a a a a a variety of tastes Local historical sites parks waterways bike
paths festivals shops and and restaurants give residents many opportunities for entertainment and and recreation Not every county in Ohio has has its own state park but Shelby County has has Lake Lake Loramie Loramie State Park home to a a a a a a a a a a a a a a 1 600-acre lake and and 30 miles of shoreline Lake Lake Loramie Loramie is is perfect for boating fishing and and overnight camping Shelby County is also the the trailhead of the the Great Miami Riverway that stretches for 99 miles linking Sidney through Dayton and south to to to Hamilton where it meets the the the Ohio River Along the the the waterway is the the the nation’s largest paved trail network ideal for biking and hiking Throughout the the county there are neighborhood parks for outdoor recreation and and most have ball ball fields playground equipment basketball courts and and shelters The largest park is is is Tawawa Civic Park a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a 226-acre wooded nature reserve in in in in Sidney that includes areas for for hiking and and fishing and and is is is the the perfect spot for for family get-togethers Youth sports leagues for soccer baseball and softball keep young people busy in the the the summer months but recreation does not stop when the the the weather turns chilly Shelby Shelby County County The Sidney-Shelby County County YMCA has an extensive youth program that includes acrobatics gymnastics cheerleading and and tumbling swimming martial arts and and various sports leagues The YMCA also has a a a a a a a a a wide range of classes for adults and is is is home to three unique programs Parkinson Wellness Program is is is is a a a a a a a a a a a a fitness program program that is is is is easily adapted for individuals with all levels of the the disease LIVESTRONG
at the the the YMCA is is a a a a a a a a free 12-week program designed to meet the the the needs of adults with cancer before during
and and and after treatment and and and their latest addition Brain and and and Body Program is for adults age 50+ seeking to maintain their physical and cognitive health Other popular adult adult activites include pickleball weekly weekly "pickup" "pickup" indoor soccer games games and weekly weekly "pickup" "pickup" basketball games games Image provided by by Shelby Oaks Golf Course
Shelby Oaks Golf Course
in in in north Sidney has 27 holes
of championship golf a a a a a a a a a a a a driving range an an an indoor practice facility and a a a a a a a a a a a pro pro shop Golfers also find that the the hilly 9-hole course course at at at the the the Moose Lodge in in Sidney provides a a a a a a a a a a unique challenge The 18-hole course course at at at the the the Arrowhead Golf Club located just over the the the county line near Minster is another popular spot for area golfers It features a a a a a a a a a a a a fully stocked pro shop driving range and an an an an 18-hole layout sure to to challenge all all levels of play For those interested in in a a a a a a country club membership the the Piqua Country Club just ten miles south of of Sidney provides the the resources and amenities of of a a a a traditional club