📜 250-acre public park in Mount Vernon, Ohio, built on former glass factory ruins. 🔍 Features industrial remnants, art, lakes, and an observation tower, blending industrial history with modern art and landscaped natural areas. # Why Go 🏭 Explore unique industrial ruins and modern art. ⬆️ Climb the observation tower for panoramic city views. 🚶 Hike trails, enjoy lakes, and picnic areas. 🌳 Relax by landscaped terraces. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Free admission and parking for all visitors. # Why Avoid ❄️ Some park areas are officially closed from mid-November to March. # Tips ☀️ Best visited April to mid-November for full access. 📸 Bring a camera for dramatic light and shadows. # Cost 💰 Free admission and parking. # Hours 🕒 Daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 🗓️ Official full park access April 1st to November 15th (some areas, including the observation tower, may be open year-round, weather permitting).