Campground adds a Gaga pit
A.W. Marion State Park opened a new Gaga Ball pit at the campground playground just in time for the 2026 spring season — a low‑effort, high‑fun addition for campers with groups or kids report. If you're planning family camping trips, the pit is a quick activity that doesn't require extra gear or setup report.
The build was led by Eagle Scout candidate Josef Siders of Troop 170 (chartered at Trinity Lutheran Church). sciotopost.com Excavation began in January while snow was on the ground, and Siders and a crew of Scouts and school friends completed the assembly in a single day once temperatures rose in February. sciotopost.com The octagonal play area measures 20 feet across and was constructed with treated‑lumber walls, powder‑coated steel corner supports, and a crushed‑limestone base, plus a lowered entry wall for easier access and an on‑site sign with rules. sciotopost.com Organizers valued the project at nearly $1,000 and said it finished ahead of schedule and under budget thanks to monetary donations from members of Trinity Lutheran Church and North Court Animal Clinic. sciotopost.com Material and labor help came from Melvin Stone (aggregate), Chris Ward (delivery), Dynahoe Tool & Equipment Rental, and Ohio State Parks & Watercraft staff at Deer Creek, and Siders donated over $300 in surplus funds to The Friends of Deer Creek for future improvements. sciotopost.com The pit sits near the playground on the east side of Hargus Lake, accessible from Warner‑Huffer Road via Ringgold‑Southern Road, is free for campers and day‑use visitors, and guests are encouraged to bring their own bouncy ball to play. sciotopost.com
