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Testimonials

“I’ve been bringing my classes for many years and have always had a super experience. All of the personnel are friendly and very knowledgeable. Alex was a huge help! Thank you so much!”
4th grade teacher, Dayton City Schools

NCR Old River Park Reopens for Summer!

Under the management of Dayton History, NCR Old River Park will open Sunday, June 7, and continue with a summer schedule of Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. through Labor Day.

The reopening coincides with the 70th anniversary of the park, which first opened on June 3, 1939, for NCR employees and their families under the leadership of then-Chairman of the Board, Colonel Edward Deeds.

“We are so pleased NCR is allowing us to bring this wonderful historic asset back to life and make it available to the community. What a tremendous opportunity it is for us, as the guardian of the NCR Archive, to reopen a place that holds so many memories for generations of NCR employees,” stated Brady Kress, President & CEO of Dayton History.

NCR Old River Park features will include:

•    Miniature golf course
•    Oversized checker boards
•    Shuffle board
•    Croquet
•    Horseshoe pits
•    Volleyball
•    Kids’ playground
•    Two miles of walking paths
•    Stone cooking grills
•    Concession stand
•    Costumed staff
•    Boat rentals for use in the 1.5 mile scenic, historic lagoon
•    Early 20th century themed music piped throughout the Park


“So many people who are part of this community or who have ties to NCR can recount good times with family, friends and co-workers at Old River Park. It was a destination for many decades, and thanks to Dayton History, it’s now possible to share the Old River experience once again. It’s exciting to see the park brought back to life for NCR’s 125th anniversary year,” said NCR Senior Vice President – Human Resources, Andrea Ledford.

Entry to Old River Park is free to Dayton History members, NCR employees and NCR retirees with proper identification. Others can enjoy Old River and Carillon Historical Park for one regular Dayton History admission price ($8 per adult (18-59), $7 per senior (60+), $5 per student, and children under 3 free). Admission can be purchased at either Carillon Historical Park or NCR Old River Park.

For more information, please call 937.293.2841 or visit Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton Ohio, 45409.