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WOLF CREEK PARK - 93 acres

Wolf Creek Entrance Sign

Ohio's Buckeye Trail runs through the trail system at Wolf Creek Park.

Located south of Fremont on S.R. 53 along Sandusky River in area designated "scenic" by ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. Gravel roads and parking area. Currently and forever owned by the Little girl in the rainstate because of its location in the watershed area along the river. Park District has lease agreement.

Campground: open April 1 - December 31 with 24 "primitive" sites (no hook up for water or electric) at $10 per site per night. Youth groups free with two weeks notice. Each site has table and fire ring. Wolf Creek reservable facility: picnic shelter - $30 per day, 10 tables, 60-80 people. When not reserved, shelter is on a first come, first serve basis. Facility also includes play equipment, grills, well water, restrooms, open play area, nature trails, access to Sandusky River for canoeing or fishing.

Mull Covered Bridge

MULL COVERED BRIDGE - 1/2 acre

Located west of Wolf Creek Park on County Road 9.
Gravel parking area.

Constructed in 1851. One of the last remaining covered bridges in Northwest Ohio. Managed in cooperation with the County Commissioners and County Engineer

BLUE HERON RESERVE
160 acres

Located north of Clyde on County Road 260 at U.S. Route 6. Gravel parking area located on County Road 260.

Acquired by donation from The Nature Conservancy and a federal LWCF (Land & Water Conservation Fund) grant.

Unique natural features such as a calcareous fen and seasonal wetlands along with one mile of boardwalk
trail made of recycled plastic lumber, made possible with a grant from OSS Joint Solid Waste District.

COUNTRYSIDE PARK

Located on Countryside Place, Fremont next to the Park District's Administrative Office in the County Office Complex. Paved parking area. Owned by the county, managed by the Park District.

Countryside Park reservable facility: picnic shelter - $30 per day, 10 tables, 60-80 people. When not reserved, shelter is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Facility also includes, play area, tables, grills, restroom (April-October), gazebo, nesting box display, composting display, theme gardens and memorial area. Paved walking path (approx. 1000 ft.) for walkers, strollers, wheelchairs (skateboards, roller blades prohibited since the path is commonly used by nursing home residents). Shelter built by Park District with funding from Countryside Continuing Care Center.

Roller Blades nad Bikes

NORTH COAST INLAND TRAIL

Access at the gazebo in downtown Clyde or East Side Biggs-Kettner Park, Fremont. 6.5 mile abandoned rail line converted to paved hike/bike path with ODOT funding.

Path is open year-round for walking, jogging, bicycling, in-line skates, strollers, - no motorized vehicles permitted.

Creek Bend Farm

The 187-acre Creek Bend Farm is located on State Route 590, Lindsey, Ohio. The purchase of the property was made possible by a generous donation from the Robert and Francis Roush Family and a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission’s Clean Ohio Conservation Fund. The Creek Bend Farm property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the home of Fran Roush and the late Bob Roush, former Sandusky County Commissioner.

The Park District intends to develop a 1930’s-1950’s era farm park with the existing agricultural fields, Muddy Creek corridor, and numerous farm buildings ( not including the house and garage). The property is currently closed to the public except for scheduled program use. Tours are available to any interested clubs or organizations and may be scheduled by calling the Park District Office: 419-334-4495.

Scuba Diving at White Star

WHITE STAR PARK - 800 acres


Located south of Gibsonburg on S.R. 300. Gravel roads and parking area. Site of the Park District's Maintenance Shop/Ranger Office.

White Star Quarry is 15 acres with a depth of 40'. Depth of tunnel near scuba access is 80'. Quarry is available for scuba diving.

Scuba Diving is permitted April 1- December 31.  Season passes for scuba diving for Sandusky County residents and non-residents. No ice diving. Night dives available on Saturday nights, Memorial Day through end of Sept. and must be arranged through scuba concessions: Quarry Divers, Inc. (419) 637-7911. Submerged items on quarry floor. Tunnel is off limits

For more information, call the Park District at:
(419) 334-4495 or 1-888-200-5577 (toll free in 419 areas)
Ranger Cell Phone: (419) 355-7066
or visit our web site
 
 

 

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