Zachary A. Weber Riverside Park

Address

6610 Center Road
Valley City, Ohio 44280 (Liverpool Township)

Medina County Park District celebrated the opening of its 23rd park—the Zachary A. Weber Riverside Park—on Zack’s 23rd birthday, July 4, 2025.

Zachary A. Weber Riverside Park was built on land that was donated in memory of a young Buckeye High School graduate who passed away unexpectedly in May 2024. Phase 1 includes a small parking lot, open-air picnic shelter, swinging benches, and great views of the Rocky River as it flows north through Liverpool Township.

Activities

Bird watching

Canoeing

Fishing

Kayaking

Picnicking

Amenities

Open-air shelter

Picnic tables

Swing benches

Wheelchair accessible

Natural Features

Fall Foliage

Lawn

River / Stream

Rules

Anyone 16 years or older must possess a valid fishing license while fishing at Zachary A. Weber Riverside Park.

Hours

Open daily, 6 a.m. to one hour past sunset

Acres

6.6

Zachary Arthur “Zack” Weber (July 4, 2002 – May 29, 2024), often called “Z,” was the youngest child of Bryan and Annette Weber, who previously owned the 6.6-acre parcel. Last summer, unaware of the Webers’ loss, MCPD Director Nathan D. Eppink contacted Mr. Weber to inquire about the property next to the river. Very quickly, Z’s dad offered to donate the land in memory of his son.

Zack was a graduate of Buckeye High School, a lover of the outdoors, and a Cleveland sports fan. He planned to graduate from the College of Wooster, where he played football, and come back to Buckeye to teach history and coach football and basketball. In high school, Zack played both sports, won the prestigious Golden Buck Award for outstanding sportsmanship, and was Homecoming King his senior year.

There wasn’t a person that Zack came into contact with that he didn’t show a smile and kindness to every day,” Mr. Weber said. “We hope visitors will remember Zack every Fourth of July and show kindness to everyone they meet so his smile, energy, and kindness may live on.”

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