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Donaldson Park is located within the city limits of Celina, Tennessee, next to the Obey River Tailwater. A variety of recreational activities abound, including boating, fishing and picnicking.
The park is made up of broad, grassy areas surrounded by large shade trees. An abundance of wildlife can be seen in the area, including white-tailed deer, bald eagles and the occasional beaver.
Fishing is a very popular activity on the Obey River, which is stocked with nearly 60,000 rainbow trout annually. Brown and brook trout are stocked as well.
The park offers many amenities for visitors. A boat ramp, playground, fitness trail, marble yard and volleyball, basketball and tennis courts are all found on-site.
Two accessible picnic shelters with electric hookups are available for reservation at Donaldson Park. Flush toilets and drinking water are also provided.
The National Rolley Hole Marble Championship and Festival is held in nearby Standing Stone State Park. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the countrys best to a tournament where players match wit and skills with special flint spheres on a smooth dirt surface. The festival includes games for kids, marble making, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food.
From Celina, TN (Highway 52), travel East Lake Avenue. Turn onto Jefferson Street. Follow signs into the park.
Love this place, so calm and just pretty. BUT where are the picnic tables?? Would like to bring lunch now and then and sit out to eat. All they have is the shelter. Dont feel like walking to the shelter thats made for several people when there are only 2 of us!!
This is a beautiful park. There is a big playground for kids. There are picnic tables for hanging out. Also there is a boat ramp that goes into the river. I love to go there and read. It's quiet and beautiful.
It was always a very good city park growing up. The tennis courts were in great shape and busy most day or night. The walking trail was maintained and the landscaping kept up. Sadly, no more. It needs a lot of TLC. It could be an excellent park again if only the proper Government officials would really focus on it's importance.
My Dog Lacy Loves This Park!! So I Love it too. It's well kept & Nice.
