Sugar Loaf Park

09/23/2021

In 1805 Sugar Loaf was the common ground for water (natural spring), shelter (trees for building and for warmth) and grazing (livestock, horses) for the settlers of early Granville. In 1905, with the help of two oxen, they navigated the hill to place a massive boulder at the peak, where it remains today.

Inscribed on the boulder, and barely visible now, are the words: "They Builded It Better Than They Knew. In God Be The Glory Forever And Ever. Amen"

In 2020 a plaque was placed near that same boulder paying tribute to the many volunteers and countless hours spent on "Stone Hill" making it the park that it is today.

The family of Betty Grudin, who lived just off the hill, wanted the memory of her years of dedication, and those she worked with to be remembered in perpetuity.

04/09/2018

We found a nice article from 1931 paying their repects to the citizens of Granville who took it upon themselves to reforest Sugar Loaf in 1896. Previously, the trees on "Stone Hill" were cut down for a variety of reasons, such as home building, firewood and to create more grassland for grazing. Many of the trees replanted in 1931 stand tall today. Come visit and see if you can identify the variety of trees listed in the article.

08/15/2017

McCullough's has been a tremendous asset to Sugar Loaf Park. If you're out and about and see the truck described below, give a shout.

Please help!

A truck like this one was stolen from our Granville office this morning.

The phone number on the side of it is 740-321-1080 please call this number or text if you see it.

It has a dent and I smashed in tail light on the right rear side.

07/07/2017

Sugar Loaf monument dedication in 1905

04/07/2013

Spring has sprung! Get out and see the changes / improvements to your village parkland. Sugar Loaf is open and visitor-friendly. Enjoy the day!

01/05/2013

It's a great day for a walk in the park. Snow-covered with deer tracks everywhere. Enjoy it!

12/27/2012

http://www.newarkadvocate.com/article/20121226/COMMUNITIES02/312260004/Scouts-shape-up-Sugar-Loaf-trails?nclick_check=1

After this past summer's storm, the one in which so many lost power and so many trees came down, Sugar Loaf Park on West Broadway was left devastated. Enter the Boy Scouts.

12/21/2012

Want stay in shape this winter? Take a hike up Sugar Loaf Park on a daily basis. The fresh air will do you good, and the hike up will test your stamina. Enjoy the snow!!

11/06/2012

We are blessed to live in the greatest country in the world. A true Representative Republic. Cherish that thought, and exercise your right to vote today!