Facilities
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Valley Lake offers a wonderful selection of water-related
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Fishing:
Apple Valley Lake is a
premier fishing lake. Many species can be caught such
as large and small mouth bass, stripped bass, walleye,
perch, crappie, shell cracker, cat fish and blue gill.
The lake was originally stocked in 1974 with walleye,
brown trout, rainbow. Since that time the Fish Club and
the Property Owners Association have had "specks" stocked
to cross breed with the crappie and striped bass have
also been introduced to the fish population. Walleye is
still the prize catch and is stocked every year in large
numbers up to 35,000 fingerings in a single year thanks
to fish club fund raising activities such as the Annual
Buddy Bass Tournament. |
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Boating:
All kinds of power and
non-powered boats are found at Apple Valley Lake. The
size of speedboat is limited to 21.5 feet and pontoon
boats are limited to 28 feet. All Ohio Boating regulations
are enforced by a Water Safety Patrol which is made up
of property owners and off duty Knox County Sheriff Deputies.
Boating is restricted to property owners only and must
be registered by the association for a small fee. Jet
skis and wave runners are allowed, however, Ohio"s age
limit is strictly enforced. There are four boat launches
for access to the lake. |
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Skiing:
This popular warn weather
sport is enjoyed by many residents of Apple Valley. The
lake itself is nearly 4 miles long and the permitted ski
zone is about 3 miles in length. There is plenty of space
for all even on the nicest weekends. |
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All
beaches have picnic facilities including tables and
barbecue grills, beach house with restrooms and changing
facilities, children's playground with swings, merry-go-round,
saddle mates, and sliding board, paved parking lot,
lifeguards on duty as specified, maintained grassy areas
for fun and games or just relaxing.
Davis
Beach:
The swimming area
at Davis beach is approximately 200 feet long and
total common area frontage on the lake is approximately
1600 feet. Davis beach has picnic facilities such
as tables and barbecue grills. Volleyball court
and common docks are also available along with new
shade shelters. |
King
Beach:
The swimming area
is approximately 200 feet long and total common
area frontage on the lake is approximately 700 feet.
King beach has picnic facilities such as tables
and barbecue grills. Volleyball court and common
docks. |
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Sutton
Beach:
The swimming area
at Sutton beach is approximately 400 feet long and
total common area frontage on the lake is approximately
800 feet. Sutton beach has picnic facilities such
as tables, barbecue grills, shelter tables, common
docks, sand volleyball, and handicapped fishing
pier. |
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Valley Clubhouse... |
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Clubhouse:
A two story building of
6,432 square feet including two kitchens, two fireplaces,
two furnished and carpeted lounge areas, lockers, changing
areas, saunas, fitness center with option for dry heat
or moist heat, showers, restrooms, vending machines, large
deck and color television. |
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Outdoor
Swimming Pool:
The 2,400 square foot pool
has a 90,000 gallon capacity; it is 3 to 9 feet deep with
diving board; heated by bottled gas; sand filter; completely
fenced in; wading pool for children.
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Sports
Areas:
Two regulation size tennis
courts, shuffleboard area and equipment, basketball court
and outdoor clay horseshoe pits. |
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Fitness
Center:
Open everyday from 7 A.M.
to 11 A.M. and 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. $1.00 per visit. There
are treadmills, stationary bike, stairmaster, rowing machine,
power rider, eliptical fitness crosstrainer, weight machines
including weight bench, hand held free weights and attendant
on duty. A playroom with a window to check on your children
with tv/vcr, bean bags, and books are available. |
Picnic
Area:
The picnic area has tables
and barbecue grills, and the childre's playground has
saddle mates, sliding board, swing and merry-go-round.
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The private marina provides
outside and indoor boat storage, mechanical work and gas
pump. A small store located at the marina provides fishing
and water sports supplies. Three launch points serve the
recreational boaters and fisherman alike. Located at the
north end of the lake. |
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| Administration
Building... |
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A 4,560 square foot, two
story building. Houses the Apple Valley Property Owners
Association Offices. |
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The campers Village has
166 sites and 17 primitive sites for RV camping or tent
camping. Water and electricity available, tables, fire
rings, grey water drains, laundry facilities, and bath
house with showers. Ice and Firewood are sold, childrens
playground, picnic shelter, and a location to leave your
boat. Property owners only. |
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Built in 1985, this 80
x 120 foot building is used for Apple Valley functions
and meetings. The center has kitchen facilities designed
for preparation of large dinners, two deep fryers, two
ovens, refrigeration, microwave, and steam tables. The
lounge is equipped with a television, VCR, library and
card tables, and indoor recreation such as shuffleboard,
ping pong, pool tables, board games, and puzzels. In winter
months the center is used for roller skating on Fridays.
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Floral
Valley Indoor Heated Pool:
The pool inside Floral
Valley Community Center, is 3,699 square feet with a 167,400
gallon capacity, and is 4 to 9 1.2 feet deep, with a 1/2
meter diving board. |
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 Apple
Valley is a resort community located in north-central
Ohio 50 miles from Columbus. It boasts a 550 acre
lake, clubhouse, indoor swimming pool and recreation
center. It also is the home of one of the finest
conditioned public courses in the state.
The Apple Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole championship
course that plays to nearly 7000 yards over rolling
hills and woods. It has played host to the NCAA
Division III National Championship, the Ohio Public
Links tournament, the Ohio Athletic Conference
Championship, the N.A.I.A. District 22 Collegiate
Championship, the Ohio High School Regional Championship,
and other fine local and college tournaments.
Since opening for play in 1971, Apple Valley has
slowly established itself as the favorite course
of many golfing enthusiasts. Its large, fast greens
and considerable length make it a difficult test
for even the best of golfers. And the huge clubhouse
overlooking the golf course is ideal for relaxing
while pondering the shots of the day with your
playing partners.
The showcase hole of the course would have to
be the par 3 fifth. It's a combination of Muirfield's
12th and the 12th at Augusta National. For most
players the shot is just iron but it's all carry
over a lake to a green bordered by ancient barnstones
and surrounded by pine trees and sand traps. A
good shot here means a nice chance at birdie but
anything misdirected usually means disaster.
The Apple Valley Golf Course is open to the public
from March 15 to October 31. Tee times are mandatory
on the weekends and holidays and recommended for
weekdays. They can be made by calling 740-397-7664
or 1-800-359-7664 dawn to dusk during the playing
season.
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