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By Paul Chasko

The first big influx of visitors to Mingo Park usually coincides with opening day of trout season – April 18th this year.

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Barb and Shawn Flynne (mom and son) are taking home some nice rainbow trout.

Mingo Park is popular for kids and fishing, as the creek is Beasily accessible from the road and the paved hiking and biking pathway. Stocking of trout in Mingo Creek must have been lighter than normal, as there were noticeably fewer trout being taken home. Even the normal hot spots in the deeper pools under the Henry and Ebeneezer Covered Bridges hadn't given up many trout.

A lot of folks were out enjoying the weather with their dogs. In most parts of the park leashes are required for the safety of both pets and owners, but there is a free running area for dogs.

If you're not familiar with the layout of the park, stop in at the Park Office for information. Several new bridges have been built across the creek, so visitors have access to both sides of the creek. A big playground is in place, and some weirs have been constructed in the creek bed, creating riffles and pools for a better fish habitat. The horse riding trails (15 miles) are in operation with horse trailer parking available at the trailhead near the creek.

Stop by this spring and summer – you won't be disappointed.

Click on "gallery" for more photos on Mingo Park by Paul Chasko.

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