Pottery

  • Difficulty: Moderate two yellow stars
  • Distance: 0.65 miles
  • Restrooms: Yes
  • Stroller Friendly: No
  • Wheelchair Friendly: No
  • Playground: Yes
  • Dog Friendly: No
  • Location: Cleona Community Park/Playground
  • black and white illustration of a battlefield

    Clues for Your Hike

    1. Park in the parking area off of South Garfield Street near the playground.
    2. Standing in the parking area, face the “Cleona Community Park” sign/playground and begin by turning left to follow the grass along the parking area. You will pass a bench on your right and a large shed on your left.
    3. After you pass the large shed, turn right and walk through the grass past the baseball field ahead/on your right.
    4. Once you reach a small gravel area, turn right and continue walking around the baseball field (the tree line and creek should be on your left).
    5. Continue walking ahead, along the creek and behind a second baseball field.
    6. You should soon see a gravel trail on your left; continue your hike following this trail as it winds about along the creek.
    7. As the trail moves away from the creek, you should see the post nearby; it will be along a tree line to the left of the trail.
    8. To return to your vehicle, continue along the gravel trail uphill, picking up the paved path it connects with, and passing some tennis courts and a basketball court on your left.
    9. Continue walking along the paved path through the mini golf area and playground.
    10. As you approach the brick pavilion, follow the path to the right and it will lead you back to the parking area.

    Did You Know?

    • Pottery is believed to have originated over 20,000 years ago.
    • The potter's wheel was invented around 3500 BC, which revolutionized pottery production.
    • Pottery is categorized into three main types: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain.