It was named in 1958 to commemorate the state's centennial. It includes a wide swimming beach where boats can be pulled up to shore, a shelter house, a restroom, a volleyball court, a large playground, hiking area and pleanty of area to play frizbee and catch, etc. A boat loading area with a dock exists on the west side of the tributary. The west area includes the Municipal Swimming Pool that includes a new water slide. The park includes several softball diamonds and a lighted tennis court.
Parks provide places for children and families to unwind and have fun in a city.
They, also, counteract the effect that the city concrete and asphalt streets and buildings have on peoples peace of mind and serenity. Worthington is blessed with having many parks.