I've been coming to Raccoon Creek State Park for over 50 years now, and it's one of those rare…read moreplaces that has somehow kept its magic across generations. My earliest memories from the 1970s are filled with the smell of charcoal smoke at the picnic groves and the freezing shock of jumping into the lake on hot summer afternoons. As a kid, that beach felt massive, and a simple day trip with packed lunches (the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches melted to goodness from the sun) and blankets spread out on the grass was the best part of summer with my sisters and mom. As I grew into adulthood, the way I used the park changed, but I never stopped going. I didn't always go swimming but instead would explore the miles of hiking trails. The best part, though, was getting to experience it all over again through my daughter's eyes. Taking her there when she was little and watching her hit the water and run around the playground were special times indeed. Raccoon Creek isn't just a park to me; it's a constant in my life. Over five decades later, facilities might get updated here and there, but the familiar feeling of the place hasn't changed a bit. It's serene, nostalgic, and always feels like coming home.

Raccoon Creek is a short drive from the city and an amazing escape into nature! I've camped here a…read morefew times and love how easy and accessible it is for so many reasons. The bathrooms are close by the camp sites and clean! Plus they have hot water for showering. The water pump for drinking water is fresh and better than my tap at home. The lake is so nice and the ice cream stand is the best (bring cash). Definitely recommend booking the camp sites closest to the trail that takes you to the beach. It's about a 15 minute hike, but so much nicer than driving 15 minutes to the beach.

The Concervacy could care. less. about Tappan Lake even though most of the millions they are making…read morecomes from gas leases and fracking from Tappan Lake You'd think they could provide a good meals at great prices but that's not happening because of the Conservacy's greed. Tappan Marina is a filfty mess too. sidewalks dirty, light fixtures disgustingly dirty, windows filthy, deck filth, tables and chairs are wobbly and they are the most uncomfortable things I have ever sat in. The entire place is trash!!! DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY WHILE THE CONSERVACY PADS THEIR POCKETS.

Very disappointing dining experience. 6 of us waited :30 to be seated because the kitchen was…read morebacked up. When we finally were to be seated, the hostess told us "we can't push tables together on the deck because the owners didn't want to scratch the deck." Talked to the manager and were seated outside. When my Buffalo chicken sandwich arrived, I started laughing. It was an over-cooked chicken finger on a bun. The waitress was embarrassed to bring it to me. Another manager walked over and said she'd take it off our bill. Another in our group had a tiny "breast" as well. This is really the only place in town but I'd recommend driving a little further down the road for a better value.

Very beautiful area…read more You can enjoy lunch and do some fishing. Plenary of partaking. Port a potty available.

The area is so beautiful in the fall time. My favorite trail is the vondergreen trail. They host a…read morelot of events such as a regular breakfast in the summer, including a breakfast with Bigfoot in May, a kayak crawl with Birdfish brew, and a pioneer village.

I love being outdoors!! This park is beautiful!! Lots to explore. The creek is peaceful and…read morerefreshing. We had a great day with the family.

From scheduling our repair to the drop off, everybody was extremely friendly and helpful. I asked…read morefor a date to have the repairs done by and they said "no problem!" If this changes next Fri when the repairs are supposed to be made by I will let you know, but they got us checked in quickly and were very pleasant to deal with!!! Make sure you call ahead!!

From the owner: Leesville North Fork Marina on Leesville Lake has also been a favorite destination for…read moreBoating, Fishing, Camping and all around Recreation for over 70 years. Previously know as Petersburg Marina, Leesville North Fork Marina boasts amenities such as all new docks, new boat rental fleet, marina / camp store, bait and tackle, ethanol-free gasoline, camping, cabin rental and so much more! Cabin rental guests love the diversity of daily activities such as fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, and taking a trip back in time by visiting the many local historical villages. Shaded by pines and hardwoods and only a few steps from the Ohio Buckeye Trail and outfitted with comforts of home, our cabins are a popular getaway for anyone looking to connect with nature.

Deer Creek Reservoir is a great lake located just West of Berlin Lake, in fact they are just…read moreseparated by a dam, with the water draining from Deer Creek into Berlin Lake. Although Deer Creek is the smaller of the two, it is well worth a visit since it is a great place to paddle or go fishing. The launch is well set up with a cement ramp and a small dock. The lake is limited to electric motors or paddle only. There are several port a potties, a fishing dock, parking lot, and plenty of shoreline benches and tables. I did notice there was a nice hiking trail that led over the bridge by the dam. Did see quite a few people fishing both from the shore and boats. My paddle was excellent, I headed along the dam and then followed the Southern shore which has a nice variety of bays and inlets to explore. The kind of interesting paddling that makes the day really enjoyable. At the North East end you can find the inlet for Deer Creek which will take you through two tunnels under the railroad and the road, which is a cool paddle. I was able to get about 1/2 mile further up the creek before it became too shallow with small rapid, but a great way to cap the paddle. Overall one of the best lake paddles I have experienced in the North East Ohio are, if you are looking for a place to kayak or fish, put Deer Creek Reservoir on your look.

Great selection of foods no matter what you order. Breakfasts are especially good…read more Great view of lake and marina!

Seneca dockside restaurant has the most underwhelming overpriced food you could ever discover. The…read morefries could be used as concrete anchors and the baked potatoes are practically curling stones.

This is a wonderful outdoor park facility! Featuring a large variety of courts (basketball, sand…read morevolleyball, tennis), large grass soccer complex, multiple covered pavilions, kid playground, restroom pavilions, & trails! Exploring the trails were the reason we came to this location this afternoon. We did bring our dogs and kept them on leash the full time without any issues! The dogs loved the fresh air & being in nature. If possible I would deduct a half star for the user friendliness of the trails. The trails intertwined, overlapped, & were not marked well for first timers. There was a post with multiple trails at the start & a map. However, there were not any other markers after, even when the trails overlapped & intersected. Overall a wonderful location!! Just plan some extra time to trouble shoot the trails if your a first timer like we were!

This review is going to be limited to the disc golf course. On the plus side, the course is well…read moremarked and easy to navigate. On the negative side, the fairways are very narrow and anything that beers off will have you climbing through bramble. All in all a fun course but there are better nearby.

The owners were great I had been going fishing at that place since 1982 fishing was always good…read moreand there was a variety of fish to catch and in a few different ponds. Wish they had never CLOSED thanks for the memories. Scott McBride

Love fishing there! Went for years, every year. For a small fee they would fix the fish you caught…read moretoo. Would love to go again. Lots of room on beautiful property.

This is a super nice town park that is a little bit off the beaten path unless you live in the…read morearea. It features a lake that is stocked with fish, a picnic shelter, and a nice paved trail that wraps around it all. There were plenty of people fishing, walking their dogs, and picnicking. I came here to meet the Siberian Husky rescue group that I am involved with. We spent about 6hrs here and it was quiet and never too buggy.