McLean Teady Bear Park
McLean Teddy Bear Park the first metro park within the Johnny Appleseed Park District, was named in memory of R.A. McLean. Mr. McLean began the tradition of giving teddy bears to children staying in Allen County hospitals. This park has grown in size from 40 acres in 1979 to approximately 131 acres in 2009.
Follow the 5 mile Braille Discovery Trail, with signage both in Braille and print, to learn about the trees of this mixed hardwood forest. Oaks, Hickories, Ash and Sugar Maples are scattered throughout. A Maple Sugaring Festival is held here in early March (even numbered years.)
The unique Braille Discovery trail connects with the Koch Nature Trail and hosts
an array of spring woodland wildflowers.
Summer and fall wildflowers can be seen
along the Pickerell and Prairie Trails. During the months of July thru September the
Prairie Trail presents a living rainbow of
colorful blossoms. The Pickerell Trail meanders thru a recently planted forty acre
grassland and small corner woodlot. This
trail connects with the Allen County Farm
Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.
Location. 40° 45.569′ N, 84° 3.491′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Eastman Johnson's Maple Sugar Paintings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Metzger Lake Reservoir (approx. 1.3 miles away); Rotary Riverwalk & Ottawa River Bikeway (approx. 2 miles away); Faurot Oil Well (approx. 2.2 miles away); NKP Caboose No. 1091 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Station from Uniopolis, Ohio (approx. 2.2 miles away); Nickel Plate Road Berkshire-Type Locomotive No. 779 (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lima Locomotive Works (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lima.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
