Nature Centers Near Me in Van Wert, oh

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park

Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys was for many years recognized as the largest man-made reservoir in the world. The 13,500-acre lake is... Read More

Lake Loramie State Park

4401 Ft. Loramie Swanders Road, Minster, OH

One of the original canal feeder lakes, 407-acre Lake Loramie State Park offers visitors a quiet retreat in rural Ohio. Swim from the sandy beach, hike along the old canal towpath, stay a night... Read More

Indian Lake State Park

12774 State Route 235 North, Lakeview, OH

5,800-acre Indian Lake offers a variety of water-related recreational opportunities. Boating, fishing, skiing and camping are highlights of this 800-acre multi-use... Read More

Kiser Lake State Park

4889 North State Route 235, Conover, OH

The quiet and relaxing atmosphere of Kiser Lake State Park makes it a favorite Ohio getaway. 531 acres of rolling wooded hills and diverse wetlands add to the beauty of this scenic 396-acre... Read More

Van Buren State Park

12259 Township Road 218, Van Buren, OH

Van Buren State Park is quietly nestled in a small but valued remnant of woodland surrounded by beautiful corn, wheat and soybean fields in northwest Ohio. 251-acre Van Buren offers a calm,... Read More

Aullwood Audubon Center And Farm

1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, OH

Aullwood is an environmental education center in western Ohio. We are an Audubon Center of the National Audubon Society. Our goal is to promote the protection of birds, other wildlife and the... Read More

Hueston Woods State Park

6301 Park Office Road, College Corner, OH

History

Millions of years ago, a shallow sea covered Ohio, depositing fossil-rich limestone and dolomite bedrock. Fertile soils, left behind by glaciers thousands of... Read More

Hedges-Boyer Park

491 Coe St, Tiffin, OH

Hedges-Boyer Park is Tiffin's community park, consisting of 78 acres of parkland with a creek running through it, and bridging the gap between Coe St. and Summit St. The park is home to many... Read More

Maumee Bay State Park

1400 State Park Road, Oregon, OH

Maumee Bay State Park offers 1,336 acres of not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake... Read More

Caesar Creek State Park

8570 E State Route 73, Waynesville, OH

Caesar Creek State Park is highlighted by clear blue waters, scattered woodlands, meadows and steep ravines. The 3,741-acre park offers some of the finest outdoor recreation in southwest Ohio... Read More

Deer Creek State Park

20635 State Park Road 20, Mount Sterling, OH

Located in the heart of Ohio's agricultural country, Deer Creek State Park is central Ohio's vacation showplace. A collage of meadows and woodlands surround the scenic reservoir. This... Read More

Mt. Gilead State Park

4119 State Route 95, Mount Gilead, OH

Mt. Gilead State Park is a quiet, small 181-acre park centrally located in the state of Ohio. Picnicking, fishing and hiking can be enjoyed year-round at this beautiful... Read More

Rocky Fork State Park

9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro, OH

Rocky Fork State Park is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Unlimited horsepower boating allows for excellent skiing on the 2,080-acre lake which also provides catches of bass, muskellunge and... Read More

Pike Lake State Park

1847 Pike Lake Road, Bainbridge, OH

587-acre Pike Lake State Park is located in the midst of the scenic wooded hills of southern Ohio. The small 13-acre lake and surrounding state forest contribute to the park's rustic... Read More

Shawnee State Park

4404 State Route 125, Portsmouth, OH

Located in the Appalachian foothills near the banks of the Ohio River, 1,095-acre Shawnee State Park is nestled in the 63,000-acre Shawnee State Forest.

Once the hunting grounds of the... Read More