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By Ty Greenlees
May 22, 2017
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Deep blue-green spring water fills the Madison Lakes Park in Trotwood. The land is a former rock quarry acquired by Montgomery County in the 1970s and developed into the 206-acre, multi-use park that it is today. With ample parking and free fishing opportunities, it is popular with local anglers.

PHOTOS: Beautiful views of serene Madison Lakes Park in Trotwood

Picnic shelters, volleyball courts and the Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center are available for reservation. A children’s playground is located near the Conference Center.

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Madison Lakes Park is owned and operated by Montgomery County. The 206 acre park is located at 581 Olive Road in Trotwood and has two large spring-fed lakes for fishing. Picnic shelters, volleyball courts and the Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center are available for reservation. An energy conservation center is also located in the park with a wind turbine, solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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An energy conservation center is also located in the park with a wind turbine, solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling for the conference center.

Madison Lakes Park is owned and operated by Montgomery County. The 206 acre park is located at 581 Olive Road in Trotwood and has two large spring-fed lakes for fishing. Picnic shelters, volleyball courts and the Madison Lakes Learning and Conference Center are available for reservation. An energy conservation center is also located in the park with a wind turbine, solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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Madison Lakes Park is open from April 1 through Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. until dusk.

For more information call Montgomery County Parks at 937-225-4661.

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