Berger Park, 800 S Miami Ave. Sidney, OH. 45365.
Amenities
- Parking Lot
- Picnic Area
- Drinking water
- Basetball
- Softball diamond
- Fishing
- Food program site
- Shelter
About
- This park is five acres and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible with basketball court, river, picnic area with shelter and a sports field, and hosts a summer food program. The City of Sidney Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a food service program this summer under the Ohio Department of Education, Summer Food Service Program for Children. We will operate this lunch program Monday through Friday.
History
- Research was completed by Cheryl Michaels and Janet Ross in 2009.
- Berger Park is located at the rear alley off S Miami Avenue. The park was named in honor of the late Carl Berger. Mr. Berger was a civic-minded, benevolent, and leading industrialist who died in 1949. He whole-heartedly supported youth organizations. He served as manager for Sidney baseball commissions and served on athletic boards for baseball and softball.
- He also served on the board of the Sidney Civic Association and was a member of the Shelby County Fair Board. His keen civic-mindedness was reflected in his active association with various community projects. He and his family held an annual event whereby they entertained all the children of the Shelby County Home to an all-day outing at Indian Lake at their expense each summer.
