When choosing a hotel in Hubbard, it may help to start by asking which themes you want to shape your stay: local history, park amenities or golf. The town offers clear points of interest in each area—the McBride House, Harding Park and Pine Lakes Golf Club. The details show what distinguishes each place.

Local History at the McBride House and Harding Park

The McBride House at 27 Hager St. was built in 1883 and sold to John McBride in 1909. The property originally belonged to Samuel Tylee, Hubbard’s first settler. Since 1997, the house has served as the headquarters of the Hubbard Historical Society. The building thus brings together early local history, a later sale and institutional use.

Another historical point of reference is the land donation for Harding Park. In 1922, Jacob Kalver gave the village of Hubbard a 37.6-acre property. It was intended for a park and public recreational amenities; the name “Harding Park” was to remain in perpetuity. Both the purpose and the naming requirement were therefore conditions of the donation.

The historical details emphasize different things: at the McBride House, the focus is on its construction, sale and early ownership of the property; at Harding Park, it is on a donation with a designated purpose and naming requirement. Hubbard’s past can thus be explored through both a building and the intended use of a property.

Amenities at Harding Park

Amenities include rental pavilions with restrooms and equipment, covered shelters, a wedding pagoda, a bandstand and a Scout cabin. There is also a fitness trail and several playground areas. Sports facilities include volleyball and bocce courts, horseshoe pits, baseball and soccer fields, and tennis and pickleball courts. Permanent outdoor grills and public restrooms are also available.

Balls and horseshoes are not included for the bocce courts and horseshoe pits mentioned above. Keep this in mind if you plan to use either of these playing areas.

Golf at Pine Lakes

Pine Lakes Golf Club is a privately operated public 18-hole golf course in Hubbard, Ohio. The club also has a PGA-approved practice facility that is open year-round.

The practice facility includes seven target greens with 14 flag positions, sand bunkers and bentgrass teeing areas. It also has 23 heated, covered hitting bays and a lighted driving range. Pine Lakes’ PGA instructors offer private and group lessons, clinics and golf schools for all ages. At Pine Lakes, the 18-hole course, practice areas and instruction are distinct golf offerings.

“Music in the Park”

The free “Music in the Park” concert series takes place at Harding Park on Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. If you would like to include a concert in your plans, check the specific event dates in advance.

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