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East Park

What started as two guys and a park, has become a collaborative effort between the Logan-Hocking Schools, Hocking County, and the Citizens of Logan Ohio to build a playground park on the site of the old East Elementary School. 

Our Projects

Starting in November 2018, construction of the brand new park began. Damon Kuhn wanted to do something special to honor a little boy who has spent most of his life fighting Batten Disease.  Damon enlisted the help of fellow Rotarian Andrew McGhee and they set out to design a park where children with disabilities and children without could all play together. The park became a reality when they received a $75,800 grant from the State of Ohio. While the grant would provide the basic structures, Damon & Andrew had a vision of a much larger park. They started fundraising for the park in December 2017. Tremendous support by residents and businesses of Hocking County helped raise an additional $51,000! Excavation was also done pro bono by the Ohio Operating Engineeers local 18. Many other businesses have also donated their time and equipment to help make this park a success. Construction was completed on May 20th, 2019.

501 E Main St

ADA Compliant Swing & Table

Slides & Playscape

Climbing & Ground Activities

Park Overview

Park Rear View

Full Court Basketball

Our Donors

Without donations from local businesses and individuals, the development of East Park would not be possible. We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to these donors:

Top Sponser - $25,000

Gold Star Sponsor - Grand Champion Lamb 2018


Rachel Cottrill & Family

Tier 2 Sponsors

Tier 3 Sponsors

Tier 4 Sponsors

  • Roberta Bishop
  • Robert & Jennifer Beiter
  • Ruth & Roy Bontrager
  • Joy Davis
  • Jeff Dickerson
  • Doug Fisher
  • Gretchen Gregory
  • Gibisonville Mt Olive UMC
  • Donald & Sarolin Griggs
  • Chad & Julie Grow
  • Karen Davis
  • Leslie Dunn
  • Kevin Howell
  • Hocking Hills Chamber of Commerce
  • Tom Kachelmacher
  • Larry & Caroline Kienzle
  • Robert Lilley
  • May Family Dental
  • Mary McAfee
  • David & Judith McCort
  • Charles Ogle
  • Marion Riggs
  • Jim & Debbie Robinson
  • Jim Rogers
  • Russ Rittgers Tax Income
  • Danae Strickland

Special thanks to the Logan Hocking Schools!

What is Batten Disease?

Awareness for a rare genetic disorder

Batten Disease is a rare inherited disorder of the nervous system with no current treatment or cure.  Children and adults with Batten disease have inherited genetic material from their parents that may take some years to come to bear in their everyday lives. And when it does, families are often in shock when they learn how a normal child or adult (Kufs form) could change quickly, and without seeming cause.  Those affected with Batten Disease suffer progressive neurological impairment, seizures, blindness, loss of motor skills, speaks, and finally loss of life.

Batten disease is one of approximately 50 diseases called lysosomal storage disorders (LSD), meaning that genetic mutations disrupt the cells ability to dispose of wastes. With Batten disease, cells are thrown out of balance with the build-up of proteins and lipids (fats).  Because of these damaged cells, patients with Batten disease suffer progressive neurological impairment and generally do not live longer than age 12.

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