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- Salt Fork State Park — 20,181 Acres. Situated in eastern Ohio, Salt Fork State Park’s 20,181 acres include 17,229 acres of land and 2,952 acres of water.
- Grand Lake St. Marys State Park — 14,091 Acres. The second largest state park, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, is located in west central Ohio. Located just outside the town of St. Marys, the closest largest city is Dayton, OH, about an hour to the south.
- Alum Creek State Park — 8,017 Acres. Nearby the capital city of Columbus lies the picturesque Alum Creek State Park. A nature lover’s paradise, the park boasts plenty of outdoor activities such as picnicking, bird watching, boating, kayaking, camping, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
- West Branch State Park — 8,002 Acres. The expansive West Branch State Park sits on the west branch of the Mahoning River in northern Ohio. Located in Ravenna, OH, the park is about an hour from Cleveland and is part of the Greater Akron Area.
Ohio State Parks showcase the state’s scenic beauty and provide more than 1,000 miles of forest trails and 70 sparkling lakes where visitors can hike, bike, boat, swim, fish, hunt or just relax and enjoy nature.
Jan 30, 2022 · In the early 1900s, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt inspired the nation with his love of the outdoors and creation of a new national park system. Ohioans began developing its own conservation movement by passing laws, creating agencies and buying land to protect forests, fish, and game.
Apr 23, 2024 · 75 years and 75 parks. But ODNR is perhaps best known as the steward of Ohio’s state parks. Several state parks were created in 1949 at the same time as ODNR, Chow said. One of the first parks was Buckeye Lake State Park in Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties.
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History of Ohio State Parks. Ohioans have long been drawn to the woods and waters of their beloved Buckeye State. Ohio’s system of state parks was officially formed in 1949 when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources was created, but it has its roots in the 19th century.
Aug 17, 2022 · Ohio State Parks. Wherever you are in Ohio, you're just a short drive from an Ohio State Park. Choose from 1,000 miles of trails to explore, beaches and boating facilities for fun on the water, cozy campgrounds, cabins and lodges for comfortable stays, and special events and nature programs to make your stay memorable. Enjoy your visit!
Falls of the Ohio State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is located on the banks of the Ohio River at Clarksville, Indiana, across from Louisville, Kentucky. The park is part of the Falls of the Ohio National Wildlife Conservation Area.
