I'm from Cleveland originally so I've had plenty of experiences with the lake side parks in…read morenorthern Ohio, but this one is a standout. It's a nice little park area with clear walking trails and plenty of parking. There's a marina and sailing/yacht clubs nearby so you can watch the boats when the weather is nice. Lots of benches and grass areas so it's a great spot to watch a sunrise or sunset. I don't fish but there's always people doing so in the area, so I would assume it's a decent spot for it haha

This is one of the nicest parks in sandusky for fishing, walking, biking and having a picnic…read more Besides the Canadian geese, It's clean, quiet, and just a nice place to even just sit and watch boats and listen to the crashing waves.

Love love love history. Oldest functioning lighthouse. Very cool…read more Park is serene Came on a Sunday morning. Gift shop not open but that's ok

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park is a great spot for a relaxing and scenic visit along Lake Erie…read more We went last weekend and were able to tour the lighthouse, which was definitely worth it. Admission was $5 per person, and kids 5 and under were free. The volunteers were friendly and shared a brief but interesting history of the lighthouse and how it's been used over the years. Once inside, be ready for a bit of a climb as there are 77 narrow spiral steps leading up to an outdoor observation area. The view is worth it to see beautiful sights of Lake Erie. Even if it's not that clear of a day, you can still see Cedar Point and the Lake Erie islands in the distance. The park itself is very well maintained and offers easy access to the shoreline while still feeling safe and family-friendly. It's a peaceful place to sit, relax, and enjoy the lake breeze and sounds. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Peaceful, Beautiful, and Always Worth the Walk…read more Sheldon Marsh is one of those places that just hits every time, no matter the season. The paved trail makes it super easy for anyone to enjoy--perfect for a peaceful walk, birdwatching, or just soaking in some fresh air. It's quiet, full of wildlife, and there's always something new to catch your eye. One of my favorite parts is when the path opens up to the beach. You get this wide view of Lake Erie, and if you look out far enough, you'll spot the Cedar Point coasters in the distance. It's a cool little reminder of home--nature in front of you, thrill rides in the background. If you're up for a bit of a longer walk, you can follow the beach all the way down to the Point Retreat condos and back. It's a beautiful stretch along the water and gives you even more time to enjoy the lake breeze. And if you're a golf fan, the newly updated Sawmill Creek Golf Course runs right alongside the preserve. You might catch a few swings and even spot a bird or two between shots. Whether I'm home with family or just need a place to reset, Sheldon Marsh is always worth the visit. One of the best spots in Ohio, hands down.

Beautiful trails and scenery, and the beach at the end was a pleasant surprise! Highly recommend…read morefor a quality dose of nature!

What a cute park, nestled right along the lake as the name suggests. There is a small sandy beach…read morewith a number of benches. A nearby small green space includes picnic tables, grills, a playground, and a gazebo with seating. It's lovely and a comfortable place to enjoy a picnic or watch the sunset. Parking and restrooms are available too.

Tony and I was in the area on our Journey from Cleveland Oh to Port Clinton Ohio when we ran across…read morethis gorgeous lake front park They allow pets and had clean restrooms Recommend to stop if in the area and enjoy the view and amenities

A nice relaxing place to end a busy day. It's a small park right on the water with a boat launch…read more There is a playground, shelter house, restrooms and picnic tables available. Parking is available. Fishing with a license is also welcome here. It was a great spot to watch the sunset while listening to the music from the nearby yacht club drift out across the water.

Perfect place to go just to get away for a day trip. It is small but there's plenty of picnic…read morebenches to sit at and plenty parking and it's just steps away from the area where you can sit at the water and also has clean restrooms as well

East Harbor is situated on a peninsula stretching into the waters of Lake Erie…read more The park also lies on the fringe of Ohio's prairie marsh zone. These wetlands are remnants of the Great Black Swamp, which once covered an area 120 miles long and 30-40 miles wide. Nature enthusiasts enjoy viewing an abundance of waterfowl and shorebirds in the park's scenic wetlands, as well as from the swimming beach and picnic areas along the lake. Our family and Apache camper began a series of visits in 1967, and East Harbor has remained a favorite. Greatly enjoyed the beaches, which now have a three-foot stone barrier to prevent erosion. We visit year round. The surrounding area has become somewhat commercialized. Lots of campers and fisher folks. In our early visits, we discussed a holiday at the State Park rather than a trip to the Outer Banks or to Hilton Head... My dear wife observed that an annual Atlantic Ocean Beach holiday was elemental to our life style.

We really enjoyed the views of the wetlands. It seems like a great place to do some birdwatching…read morefor those who like to do that. The park is good-sized and located right along the water. It also offers a campsite, a playground, and a public swimming beach.

Pretty awesome park when it comes to parks as the space is here to basically do whatever you want…read moreas it's seriously huge enough that many can enjoy it and not feel crowded! We came here with a group to hangout and enjoy some of what's one of the warmer nights here recently this was my first time coming here and I was surprised how big it was so much so I didn't even venture through all of it as there's a bunch of places to go here. They have 2 playgrounds from what I can see as well as some huge open grass areas for you to play some games on as well as run free to do whatever you like. There were also numerous covered areas for those group picnics everyone wants to have when it warms up a bit which is always awesome in its own fun way of summer living when it's that easy! The park was awesome in it's own way it's for that I'm sure I'll come back again at some point because who doesn't love a good park visit!

Osborn Park is part of who I am. I grew up here. I spent summers at the pool. Walked around the…read moretrails. Watched high school soccer games (though it was perhaps more about watching the running boys). Went to school picnics here. My mom still volunteers here. Osborn Park is a Sandusky/ Erie County staple. Last summer, my high school class held a 15 year reunion and the first place I suggested for a family picnic was Osborn Park. Shelter rental is really easy----and available online. The website shows availability for a month for all shelters, afternoon or evening slots. Prices remain unbelievably affordable---$33 for county residents, $43 for out-of-county (more for the enclosed shelter). It's nearly effortless to set up a picnic. The one drawback is that the fee is non-refundable if you cancel your event, though it might be transferable to another date. Nevertheless, if you are looking for to host a reunion (class or family), graduation party, etc., then I'd recommend Osborn Park. Plenty of seating in shelters, fields for games, courts for basketball or tennis and playgrounds. I can't imagine a Sandusky resident who hasn't been to Osborn Park. It's part of the community.

It's Bikers Week here at Jackson Street Pier. The pier is loaded with exceptional food fenders…read more The stage is all set up with an amazing selection of entertainment. If it libation you're looking for it's here too. The city workers do a fabulous job of keeping the pier in Posten condition. All this and vista views of Lake Erie too!

We stumbled upon this pier looking for a way to cross to Kelly' Island. Unfortunately ferry was…read moresold out, but before we left the area, we took a walk around, take photos with a mural. Loved it.

Huge park. What we saw of it was very nice. Huge playground for the kids. A children's forest is…read morepretty neat too. They also have a unleashed fenced in doggie park. Will be back soon to go on some trails

We have walked a lot of places since Covid began and this is definitely the most unique…read more Make sure you cross the street after you park bc that's where the quarry is. Very very unique and really interesting to see, especially in this part of the country! You aren't far from the lake either!!

No playground here, just trails, but some of the most unique trails around…read more As the business name suggests, this park is around and inside an abandoned rock quarry. If you've ever driven past an old rock quarry and wanted an opportunity to go exploring inside, this is the place to do it! I thought it was very exciting. Young and old can have fun here. The trails are very easy and it's a simple network. One trail circles the quarry and one trail easily slopes into the quarry. Once on the floor of the quarry, you can pretty much roam around wherever the quarry gods take you. This visit was an "add-on" to a trip to Cedar Point and the Sandusky area. On my next visit, I will be sure to include this park again... for sure.