Muskingum River Parkway
| Address | P.O. Box 2607 Zanesville, OH 43702 |
| Phone | 740-674-4794 |
The Muskingum River Parkway locks will open Saturday May 31. The locks will operate on Saturday and Sunday only until Memorial Day weekend.Normal Operating Hours after Memorial Day are: Fri. & Mon. 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 9:30 am to 8:00 pm, closing from 2:00 pm to 2:30 each day. Every Sunday at 2:30 pm see how the lock tenders of today lock boats through the same way as in 1841 at America's last hand-operated lock system on the Muskingum river This is a live history demonstration at all 10 lock ares from Lock #2, Devola (just north of Marietta) to Lock #11, Ellis (south of Dresden, Ohio). At Blue Rock State Park north of Marietta off of Route 60, There are 2 famiy areas that have a total of 100 sites. Enjoy Swimming, Hiking over 3 miles of trails, Naturalist Programs, Rent-a-camp, Camper, & Cabins, Special Camp Outs, Sand Volleyball Court, Boat Rentals, Hunting, Kiking, & Horseback Riding, Camp Store & Showers. Call for more information.
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