Bay View Park is where the Lake Erie Amusement Park and Casino was until 1910 and this ornamental lighthouse was constructed between 2003 and 2008. It is on a small bit of land that overlooks the Maumee River.
There is a small parking lot adjacent and a bike and walking path that will lead you to the lighthouse. It is between the Bay View and Detwiler golf courses and if someone is still missing their Callaway golf ball, it's in the parking lot.
The outside of the lighthouse is fully accessible but it is not used for navigation and the interior is closed. It is a plain white building and nice to look out but non-functioning so three stars. If you're a "lighthouse collector" as I am https://www.yelp.com/collection/GLWJhPZloUBCLUFSYgLw4g/Lighthouses, then stop by as it is a brief detour from the interstate just north of Toledo heading to Detroit. Otherwise, you can keep on going by.
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