Parade of The Hills Grand Parade street closures and NO PARKING Sat, 8/16/2024, 3PM Poplar St, Jefferson St, Washington St, Madison St, Columbus St, 3rd St, Walnut St, DeSteiguer St, Monroe St

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The City of Nelsonville announces that The Parade of The Hills Festival Grand Parade street closures and NO PARKING will begin on Saturday, August 16, 2024, at 3:00 PM and remain closed through the duration of the Grand Parade. The full street closures with NO limited access are due to pedestrian safety concerns from prior years.

The following streets will be closed to all traffic:

  • Poplar Street from Burr Oak Boulevard to Jefferson Street
  • Jefferson Street from Poplar Street to Washington Street
  • Washington Street from Jefferson Street to Madison Street
  • Madison Street from Washinton Street to Columbus Street
  • Columbus Street from Madison Street to the Public Square
  • 3rd Street, Walnut Street, DeSteiguer Street, and Monroe Street

Please expect parade units and pedestrian traffic throughout the area. Please use caution in the area during the grand parade and please consider using an alternate route.

Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting Thu, 8/21/2025, 6PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Grants and fundraising
  • Status of dog park site
  • Tables and benches being made by NYHS woodshop
  • Local partnerships – Athens County Foundation Grant opportunity
  • Dog park rules
  • 2025 Dog Swim proposed date, Monday, September 8, 2025, 4PM to 7PM.
    • Athens Dog swim Scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, 4PM to 7PM.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, August 21, 2025. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Code Chapter 155: Rental Property public educational session, Fri, 8/15/2025, 6PM at City Hall, interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville announces it will be holding a public educational session to discuss Nelsonville City Code Chapter 155: Rental Property. The session will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:00PM and will be held at the Nelsonville City Hall in City Council Chambers. The discussion will be facilitated by Nelsonville City Manager, Fred Holmes. Any interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend.

Hocking College donates ceramic star brick emblems for the west and east ends of the city, thank you Stuart Brooks, Betty Young, and Hocking College

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The City of Nelsonville would like to thank Stuart Brooks, Betty Young, and Hocking College for donating these ceramic star brick emblems for the west and east ends of the city. The ceramic star brick emblems were installed today at the west end roundabout and east end Y. This is a great example of the City of Nelsonville and Hocking College working together to beautify the city.

Nelsonville Water Park Back to School Bash, Sun, 8/17/2025, 12PM to 3PM, swimming, music, games, and family fun before returning to school

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The Nelsonville Water Park will be sponsoring a “Back to School Bash” on Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 12:00PM until 3:00PM. DJ Rockin’ Reggie will be performing music for the event. The public is invited to come out and enjoy an afternoon of swimming, music, games, and family fun before returning to school. Standard water park admission rates and passes apply to this event.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003.

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Nelsonville water park closed Wed, 8/13 through Sat, 8/16, 2025, for Parade of The Hills Festival, reopen Sun, 8/17/2025, regular hours

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s water park will be closed Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the Parade of The Hills Festival. The water park will reopen Sunday, August 17, 2025, for regular hours.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

The summer is winding down at the Nelsonville city water park; there are only 8 pool days remaining

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The summer is winding down at the Nelsonville city water park; there are only 8 pool days remaining.

  1. Monday, August 11
  2. Tuesday, August 12
    CLOSED, Wednesday, August 13 through Saturday, August 16 for Parade of The Hills
  3. Sunday, August 17, Back to School Bash with Rockin’ Reggie
  4. Saturday, August 23
  5. Sunday, August 24
  6. Saturday, August 30
  7. Sunday, August 31
  8. Monday, September 1
    Monday, September 8, Nelsonville Dog Swim

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Water Park at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville 2025 Trick-or-Treat anonymous online survey, https://forms.gle/YtbQz3VTUmPaFoBR9, until 12 noon, Mon, 9/1/25

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The City of Nelsonville is looking for community input on the City’s upcoming 2025 Trick-or-Treat. Nelsonville residents can take an anonymous online survey to give their input on this issue. Nelsonville residents can go to https://forms.gle/YtbQz3VTUmPaFoBR9, to complete the survey. A scannable QR code has also been provided so that the survey can be accessed on your cellphone. The survey can also be accessed at the City’s website http://www.cityofnelsonville.com.

The City of Nelsonville will use the input received to schedule the 2025 Nelsonville Trick-or-Treat. The online survey will be available until 12 noon, Monday, September 1, 2025.

The Parade of The Hills Festival street closures and NO PARKING will begin tomorrow Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM, please use an alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that The Parade of The Hills Festival street closures and NO PARKING will begin tomorrow Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM and remain closed through Sunday, August 17, 2025. The full street closures with NO limited access are due to pedestrian safety concerns from prior years.

The following streets will be closed to all traffic:

  • West Washington Street from Post Office to Fort Street
  • West Columbus Street from Library to 45 East Columbus Street
  • Rocky Boot Way from Public Square to alley by the Elks
  • Public Square
  • Fort Street right hand lane from Short Street to West Washington Street, (Closed only Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 9:00AM to 8:00PM).

Please expect vendor, carnival rides and pedestrian traffic throughout the area. Please use caution in the area during the festival and please consider using an alternate route.