Humphrey Park
Address
600-P Buckeye Ave.
About
This park is three acres and is ADA accessible, lighted basketball court, picnic area with shelter, play equipment, port-a-john (seasonal) and sports field. This park is a morning playground site from 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The playground leader will offer new games to children Monday-Friday. Arts & Craft will be offered Tuesday 9:00-10:00 and Thursday 9:00-10:00. A new arts and craft project will be offered each day.
The City of Sidney Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a food service program this summer under the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Summer Food Service Program for Children. We will operate this lunch program Monday through Friday. All programs will operate June 7, 2010 through August 20th, 2010 from 11:00 to 11:30. Hot meals are prepared daily by Wilson Memorial Hospital.
Hours
6:00AM - 10:00PM
Park Features:
• Modular Play Structure & Swings
• Shelter
• Softball Diamond
• Drinking Water
• Lighted Basketball
HUMPHREY PARK
Humphrey Park is located at Buckeye Avenue. At a Recreation Board meeting on July 11, 1988, George Kratt recommended renaming Tilberry Park to Humphrey Park. It was named in honor of James Humphrey. James P. Humphrey was a lifelong resident of Shelby County. He was descended from the Randolph slaves who settled in the area during the 1840s, and he brought their story to those who were interested in local history. Mr. Humphrey served in City government for several years as a councilman, vice mayor, from 1981 to 1987 was the mayor. He was also involved in many community organizations, such as Kiwanis, the Salvation Army, and the NAACP.