Strouds Run State Park
| Strouds Run State Park | |
|---|---|
Dow Lake from vista point | |
| Location | Athens County, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°20′57″N 82°01′56″W / 39.3492°N 82.0323°W |
| Area | Land: 2,606 acres (1,055 ha) Water: 161 acres (65 ha) |
| Elevation | 705 feet (215 m) |
| Established | 1953 |
| Administered by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Strouds Run State Park |
Strouds Run State Park is a public recreation area abutting the city of Athens in Athens County, Ohio, in the United States. The state park is located primarily in Canaan Township, with a small part in Ames Township. Park boundaries coincide with Athens city limits in several places. The park comprises 2,606 acres (1,055 ha), and includes Dow Lake, a 161-acre (65 ha) artificial lake. The park is named after William Stroud who was a share-holder in the Ohio Company of Associates.