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Abshire Park

Recreational park with prairie, wetlands, forest, and Pumpkinvine access.

The flowery path leading to Abshire cabin

About Abshire Park

About Abshire Park

Donated to the Parks and Recreation Department in 1986, this is the second largest park in the City.  Developed to accommodate primarily passive and interpretive programs, Abshire Park helps to maintain balance in the park system between active and passive recreational opportunities. 

The park lies adjacent to, and is accessible from, the Pumpkinvine Trail, a leg of the Maple City Greenway Trail Network. The north end of the park is a managed natural area and includes a prairie restoration, wetlands, and traditional forest. Rock Run Creek borders the park to the southwest and provides an excellent habitat. Abshire Cabin, a rentable enclosed pavilion, is located at this park. 

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Amenities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic Area
  • Walking & Biking Trails
  • Tubing Hill
  • Rentable Enclosed Pavilion

Rentable Facilities

  • The front of the cabin

    Abshire Cabin

    Amenities include: cozy cabin feeling that is ideal for small socials or professional meetings, kitchen area, tables and chairs, access to tubing hill, cross country skiing, Pumpkinvine Trail and interpretive trails.

    Maximum Capacity
    30 people
    Rental fee
    $200 + tax
    Deposit
    $100