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BICYCLE RENTALS
Caddy Shack Square 115 Division St., 419.746.2664 or caddyshacksquare.com Miniature golf, game shack arcade, bike and golf cart rental, shopping, ice cream, pizza and bar with family atmosphere. Open early May - Memorial Day Weekend, Sept and Oct; weekends only, 10am-8pm, Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend; daily 10am-10pm. Portside Marina & Gifts 116 W. Lakeshore Dr. 419.746.2668 Mon-Sun: 9am-9pm., $2/hr, $10/day Lakeside Sypherd’s Cycles & Rental Center 182 Sycamore St. 419.798.4124, 419.798.5494 or sypherdcycles.com Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) Bay Cart Rental 185 Toledo Ave. 419.285.5785
Edgewater/Delaware Cart Rental 266 Delaware Ave. 419.285.2724
Island Bike and Cart Rental 2071 Langram Rd. (at Jet Express & Miller Ferry docks) 419.285.2016 Park Cart & Bike Rental 419.282.2113 Sandusky Downtown 419.626.1048 Tour downtown’s waterfront via bicycle. Grab a picnic lunch and eat in one of Sandusky’s beautiful parks. Great family activity. Affordable, safe and fun for all ages! Apr-Oct; Tues-Sun 12-4pm. Weather depending. $3/hour or $10/day. There is a 2 hour minimum. Child seat add $2. Vermilion 5523 South St. 440.967.2453 or bicyclebills.com Offering bike rentals, sales and service since 1964. Also carrying BMX bikes, skateboards, paint and accessories. Shop with a complete service department. Bus parking available. May-Oct; Mon & Thurs 10am-7pm, Tues & Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm. Closed Wed & Sun Jan-Apr 14: Call for schedule, Apr 15-Dec 31; Mon & Thurs 10am-7pm, Tues & Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-5pm, closed Wed & Sun. |
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BIRD WATCHING For information on Lake Erie Wing Watch Weekend, go to: lakeeriewingwatch.com |
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DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve |
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Edison Woods Preserve |
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Erie Sand Barrens State Nature Preserve |
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Hoffman Forest Reserve |
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James H. McBride Arboretum |
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Kelleys Island State Park |
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Magee Marsh Wildlife Area |
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Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve |
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Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
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HUNTING AREAS Little Portage Wildlife Area Resthaven Wildlife Area Toussaint Wildlife Area Willow Point Wildlife Area |
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CONTROLLED HUNTING Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge |
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HUNTING SERVICES Fowl Foolers Lodging Middle Bass Charter Company Pat Chrysler |
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PARKS Berlin Heights Edison Woods Preserve SR 61, just north of Mason Rd. 419.625.7783 This 1300 acre densely wooded parkland with 550 acres of wetland habitat, 300 acres of restored native grassland and ½ mile boardwalk. Excellent bird watching and seasonal wildflower displays. 7 miles of woodland trails and 6 miles of meadow pathways maintained for walking, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Open year-round, 8am - dark. Seasonal restrooms; May - Oct; large parking area. No drinking water. Hoffman Forest Reserve 5313 Huff Rd. (between Arlington and Chapin Rds.) This 40-acre property features a large open meadow, mature forest, and two tributaries of Old Woman Creek. Nature trails, no bicycles. Open to the public 8am - dark
15215 SR 113 419.625.7783 This 3-acre park was once the site of the Birmingham School building. The archway remains as a marker of the school site. A softball diamond and some playground equipment is available. Picnic tables and grills available Apr - Oct. Open daily 7am - dark
Schoepfle Arboretum & Gardens 11106 Market St. (off SR 113 E) 419.965.7237 or 440.458.5121 70-Acre arboretum and garden containing 20 acres of topiaries, rose gardens and perennial and annual flowers. Garden paths open year-round 8am-dusk. A 50-acre forest with trails and the Vermillion River adjacent to arboretum. Tram rides available the 2nd and 4th Thurs and Sun of each month, May-Oct. Castalia Castalia Quarry Reserve SR 101, one mile west of SR 269 419.625.7783 152-acre dry quarry and nearby property has a panoramic view of Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie Islands. Mountain bike trails (special permit required), hiking. Observation deck with ramp. Restrooms available May - Oct. Open daily, 8am - dark. Resthaven Wildlife Area 412 Cement St. 419.684.5049 or 419.424.5000 Fishing, hunting, handicap fishing pier. Open daily, year-round, dawn to dusk. Castalia Duck Pond SR 269, in downtown Castalia 12-acre pond, home to dozens of mallards and other waterfowl. Catawba Catawba Island State Park 4049 E. Moore’s Dock Rd. 419.797.4530 stateparks.com/catawba_island.html Launch ramp, flush toilets, picnic shelter, fishing pier, ice skating and ice fishing access. Heigl Park N.W. Catawba Rd. Tennis courts, basketball court, soccer field, baseball field, a 30 ft. sledding hill and children's playground. John Braun Park SR 53 Shelter house, picnic area, soccer field, baseball field.
Elmore Schedel Arboretum & Gardens 19255 W. Portage River South Rd. The lowland habitat provides shelter that offers ideal growing conditions for many species, which normally grow only at lower latitudes. Each year more than 15,000 annuals are transplanted from the greenhouse to the grounds. These plantings along with the many perennials, flowering trees and shrubs provide outstanding color from early spring to late fall. Huron DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve River Rd. 419.625.7783 One of the best remaining riverine marshes in Ohio and is an excellent site for viewing wildlife. Periodically interpretive programs are scheduled and are open to the public. There is a short trail system through the woods and down to the marsh. Open daily 8am - dark. No drinking water and only seasonal restroom facilities are available. The preserve entrance and parking lot are located near the base of the Erie County water tower. Huron Harbor & Pier North Main St. Walking/fishing pier extending out into Lake Erie boasting many species of birds and wildlife. Great for viewing powerboats and sailboats coming into and out of the Huron river/lagoon area. Public area; no designated hours. James H. McBride Arboretum 901 Rye Beach Rd., Behind BGSU Firelands College 419.625.7783 Fifty-acre arboretum especially nice for weddings or nature walks, surrounded with trees, flowers, a pond, and a bridge. There is a visitor’s center but no picnic tables or grills. Walking, hiking, photography and botanizing opportunities available. Birding checklist available. Open daily, 8am - dark. Old Woman Creek State Nature Preserve 2514 Cleveland Rd. E (US 6) 419.433.4601 A National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve. This 571-acre reserve is one of Ohio's best remaining examples of a natural estuary. The estuary serves as a field laboratory where scientists can study this naturally functioning system where land and water joins. Large parking area, paved trail, restrooms, drinking fountain, checklist, and observation area. Trail open daily dawn-dusk. Visitor center open Wed-Sun, 1-5pm; closed Mon and Tue. Gift shop open Sat and Sun 1-5pm. Whenever the entrance gates are open, public is welcome. Osborn Park 3910 Perkins Ave. 419.625.7783 163 acre property offering hiking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, playground, lectures, two ball fields, picnic shelters, grills, walking trail, fourteen soccer fields, wooded nature trails, small fishing pond, drinking fountain, and rest rooms. A tennis court and volleyball net are available first-come, first-serve. Open daily, 7am-dark. Large parking area; handicap accessible; paved and nature trails; birding checklist available. Meeting rooms available. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve 2715 Cleveland Rd. W (US 6) 419.433.4919 This area, with its contiguous wetlands, comprises some of the last remaining undeveloped stretches of shoreline in the Sandusky Bay region. Known to attract nearly 300 bird species and beautiful wildflowers, spring is one of the best times to visit! Summer finds great blue herons, red tail hawks, woodcocks, great horned owls, wood ducks and numerous songbirds. Open daily, dawn to dusk. Paved trail; birding checklist. Kelleys Island Kelleys Island State Park 419.746.2546 Hiking trails, camping, launch ramp, fishing, summer programs, and picnic shelter and swimming beach. Open year-round. North Pond State Nature Preserve & North Shore Alvar State Nature Preserve 419.746.2546 The North Pond contains a variety of rare and endangered plants and animals. Consisting of approximately 20 acres of pristine wetlands with the estuary leading into Lake Erie at the North Bay, the pond is also home to a diverse bird population and migration area. North Pond represents one of the best/last natural marshes in Ohio’s western Lake Erie basin. The North Shore Alvar is the only undisturbed alvar community in Ohio. An alvar is bare rock such as limestone bedrock with unique plant life growing on and between the rock surfaces. The scouring motion of the waves and ice off Lake Erie maintains the alvar. Lakeside Central Park 419.798.4461 10 tennis courts, shuffleboard courts (home of the National Shuffleboard Tournament), 18-hole mini golf, supervised playground. Gate fee applies in-season. Marblehead East Harbor State Park 1169 N Buck Rd. (SR 269) 419.734.4424 Located on the shores of Lake Erie, East Harbor State Park has unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. Boating, fishing, swimming, picnics and camping are popular while nature enthusiasts will enjoy the abundance of waterfowl, shorebirds and other species of wildlife found in the park's scenic wetlands. James Park SR 163 & Frances Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve Alexander Pike 419.433.4919 Home to the Lakeside Daisy, the only natural population in the United States. Access to this preserve requires a permit, except during the month of May. Marblehead Lighthouse State Park Rocky Point, on the tip of the Marblehead Peninsula 419.797.4530 stateparks.com/marblehead.html Marblehead Lighthouse, one of Lake Erie's best known and most-photographed landmarks. The grounds surrounding the lighthouse offer picnic areas and views of Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, Kelleys Island, South Bass Island and Cedar Point. Milan The Coupling Reserve SR 13 (one mile north of US 250) 419.625.7783 A restored train station with reservable meeting room for casual gatherings. Two restored railroad cars, equipped as bunk houses, can accommodate up to 26 persons overnight. Sledding, hiking, canoe launch, group lodging, fishing, meeting room and public access to Huron River. Open daily, year-round from 8am-dark. Vehicle access is limited during the winter months. Galpin Memorial Sanctuary South on Edison Dr., off of SR 113 26-acre forest with hiking trails to explore the cove and valley drained by the village creek. Milan Wildlife Area Off SR 113, three miles west of Milan 419.424.5000 Hunting, trapping and fishing open 24 hours, year-round. Any other activities are limited to dawn to dusk year-round. Oak Harbor Black Swamp Bird Observatory 13551 W SR 2 bsbobird.org Located in the heart of the Lake Erie Marsh Region, the Black Swamp Bird Observatory was founded in August 1992. An independent non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife research, conservation and educational programs for the public. Crane Creek State Park at Magee Marsh 13229 W SR 2 419.898.0960 maumeebaystatepark.org/CraneCreek.html Bird watching capital of Ohio. Sandy beach and picnic area. Located near Magee Marsh Boardwalk Train and the Sportsman’s Migratory Center. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge 14000 W SR 2 419.898.0014 Group tours may be scheduled with a minimum of two weeks notice. Pets allowed but must be on a leash. The refuge has nine miles of hiking trails through a variety of habitats including marshes, grasslands and wooded areas. This wildlife refuge encompasses 8,316 acres of marshes, uplands and forested wetlands remaining of the Great Black Swamp. Restrooms, visitors’ center, handicap accessible. Veteran’s Park Off SR 163
Port Clinton Lakeview Park Perry St. (SR 163) Playground, city beach right across the street, restrooms, picnic area, charcoal grills. Waterworks Park Perry St. (SR 163) Playground, baseball/softball field, sand volleyball, pond fishing, pier fishing, wheelchair accessible boardwalk. Put-in-Bay DeRiviera Park Downtown Restrooms, shower house, playground, picnic areas, pay phones. Lake Erie Islands Nature & Wildlife Center Meechen ( between Put-in-Bay Airport and South Bass Island Park) 419.285.3037 Open daily Jun-Aug. Weekends May & Sept. Wildlife displays, Eco-Tourism and Nature Trails. Oak Point State Park Located on the northwestern tip of South Bass Island, this day-use park offers a scenic picnic area, fishing access and overnight docking facilities. South Bass Island State Park 419.285.2112 or 419.797.4530 stateparks.com/south_bass_island.html Picnic shelter, launch ramp, fishing pier, stone beach area, family campground and shower facilities. Sandusky Battery Park Water St. Playground, waterfront, picnic area, boat launch, fishing, charcoal grills, handicap accessible, tennis, shelters and restrooms. Central Park Monroe St. and Central Ave. 419.625.FUN4 Ball field, basketball court, kiddieland playground and handicap accessible. Community Foundation Preserve at Eagle Point 3819 Cleveland Rd. (US 6), Sandusky A vital portion of freshwater marshland along Ohio’s northern coastline offering visitors an excellent site for viewing wildlife. Open daily 8am - dark, except during the sensitive eagle nesting period, Jan - Jul. Over 180 species of plants, 65 species of birds and a wide variety of wildlife.
Dorn Park 699 Bardshar Rd. 419.625.FUN4 Ball fields, charcoal grills, handicap accessible, kiddieland playground, batting cage, concessions, restrooms and shelter. East Sandusky Bay Water Trail River Ave. (off Cedar Point Dr.) 15 mile water trail, bring your own canoe or kayak, day sailors or rowboats and enjoy nature.
Huron Ave. (US 6) 419.625.FUN4 Ball fields, basketball, handicap accessible, kiddieland playground and pay phones.
Jaycee Park 1539 Milan Rd. (at Baltimore St.) 419.625.FUN4 Basketball, charcoal grills, handicap accessible, picnic shelters, playground, rest rooms, ball fields and tennis. Lions Park W. Monroe St. (near LaSalle St.) 419.625.FUN4 Basketball, fishing, charcoal grills, handicap accessible, kiddie land, ice skating, picnic shelters, playground, rest rooms, shuffleboard, sightseeing, skateboard and inline skating area and tennis.
Pelton Park Off Hull Rd. (behind the Sandusky Mall) 419.625.7783 Twenty acres of woods & nature trails, picnicking, hiking & cross-country skiing. Open year-round 8am-dark. Pipe Creek Wildlife Area River Rd. 100-acre wetlands open dawn to dusk year-round. Sandusky Skate Park 222 Meigs St. 419.625.FUN4 Schaeffer Park Hayes Ave. (across from Sandusky High School) 419.625.FUN4 Charcoal grills, handicap accessible, picnic shelter and playground.
Shoreline Park 411 E. Water St. 419.625.FUN4 Fishing, fitness trail, playground, picnic shelter, sightseeing; restroom, concessions, gazebo and charcoal grills.
Venice Park 700 Bardshar Rd. (off of US 6) 419.625.FUN4 Kiddieland, picnic shelters, playground, sightseeing, ball field and tennis. Wightman Wieber Park Milan Rd. Ball field, playground, picnic shelter, restroom, handicap accessible. Vermilion Exchange Park Corner of Main St. (SR 60) and Liberty Ave. (US 6) Picnic area, playground equipment and sitting area. The park is split in two, with the addition located nearby off Liberty Ave. east of the main park.
Hanover Square Park Corner of Ferry & Grand sts. Swing set and benches, adjacent to the Ritter Public Library. Linwood Park 440.967.4237 Private park open to the public for $20/carload. Open June 10-Labor Day Mon-Thurs. Picnic areas, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, shuffleboard, ice cream and cottage rentals available. Mill Hollow - Vermilion Reservation & Bacon House Museum At North Ridge and Vermilion Roads (four miles south of Vermilion, in Lorain County) 440.458.5121 or 440.967.7310 Open 8am to dusk, year-round; picnic areas, reservable shelters, sitting area, special programs at Carriage Barn, hiking, playground equipment, summer concerts Sundays at the amphitheatre, special programs, seasonal nature center and restrooms. Rustic meeting room available. Sailorway Complex On Sailorway Dr., off SR 60 Sherod Park At Coen Rd. and US 6 (about 22 miles west of town) 440.967.8688 Baseball diamonds, playground equipment, soccer field, beach, picnic area, fitness trail and lookout benches. Showse Park Off Edgewater Rd. (in the Vermilion on the Lake area) Playground equipment, baseball diamonds, soccer field, beach, basketball courts, tennis courts and picnic area. Victory Park Corner of Ohio St. and Main St. (SR 60) Playground equipment, picnic area and sitting area. Sunday evening concert in the park at the Gazebo in July & August. West Breeze Park Located north of SR 2, on SR 60 Sand volleyball, soccer, picnic area and playground equipment. |
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PICK-YOUR-OWN PRODUCE A.B. Phillips& Sons Fruit Farm 30 E. Main St., Berlin Heights Sweet cherries, sour cherries in July, peaches in Sept (depending on crop), raspberries some years (depending on crop), apples in Sept & Oct. Open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Apples and boxed pears sometimes available during the off-season.
Apple Hill Market 8690 Vermilion Rd., Amherst (corner of SR 113 and Vermilion Rd.) 440.965.7077 or millersapplehill.com Open all year. Cherries in Jun and Jul, apples in mid-Sept and Oct Bergman Orchards 708 S Bridge Rd. (SR 269), Marblehead 419.732.2870 or bergmanorchards.com 600 SE Catawba Rd, Port Clinton 419.734.6280 or bergmanorchards.com Wide variety of homegrown fruit and vegetables. Family owned since. Apr-Dec; daily, 8am-8pm. Burnham Orchards 8019 SR 113, Berlin Heights 419.588.2138 or burnhamorchards.com Variety of homegrown fruits and vegetables, Amish noodles, candles, pies, crafts, pick-your-own in fall. Open-year round, call for specific hours. Groups welcome.
Enderle’s 756 River Rd., Huron 419.433.4856 Pick-your-own available in summer and fall season with a typical harvest season of: strawberries in Jun, raspberries in Jul, blackberries in Aug and pumpkins in Oct. Quarry Hill Orchards 8403 Mason Rd., Berlin Heights 419.588.2858 or quarryhillorchards.com Jul 1-Dec 24; Tues-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 1-5:30pm, Dec 25-Mar 31; Sat 12-5pm, Apr 1-June 30; Wed-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Cherries end of Jun, peaches end of Jul, apples in Sept and Oct, pumpkins in Oct.
Neff Brothers RV 7475 Industrial Parkway, Lorain 419.282.5600, 888.647.1422 or neffbrosrv.com "Rent-a-Venture" at Neff Brothers RV in state-of-the-art recreational vehicles (pop-ups, trailers and motor homes). Neff Brothers has clean and well-maintained rentals that fit your lifestyle and budget. Neff Brothers also services RVs, has an on-location dump station and propane center. Located in nearby Lorain, OH - we'll deliver!
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TENNIS Catawba Heigl Park NW Catawba Rd. Huron Fabens Park At the west end of Adams Ave., or just off US 6 East. Osborn Park 3910 Perkins Ave. Court available 7am-dark. Lakeside Central Park 419.798.4461 10 tennis courts available to Lakeside summer guests and residents. 3 hard courts in Perry Park on the Lakefront. Remaining courts at the Williams Tennis Camp Facility in south Lakeside (2 clay, 2 hard and 3 all-weather Har Tru courts). Gate fee applies in-season. Milan Edison Park On Edison Dr. Oak Harbor Oak Harbor High School 11661 W SR 163 419.898.6216 or bcs.k12.oh.us Port Clinton Port Clinton High School 821 S. Jefferson St. 419.734.2147 or pccsd.net 8 outdoor tennis courts. Sandusky Battery Park At Meigs & Water sts. Jaycee Park-North 1539 Milan Rd. (at Baltimore St.) Lions Park Off W. Monroe St. Between Winnebago and LaSalle sts.
Perkins High School 3714 Campbell St. Courts are located behind the school, near the football stadium.
Sandusky High School Grant St. Courts offer lights for nighttime play. Venice Park Bardshar Rd.
Located along Sailorway Dr. off SR 60. Showse Park Edgewater Dr.
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