Very cool trails with flowers, trees, and a koi pond. The flowers were very vibrant and had a lot…read moreof variety.

A beautiful educational and recreation space. We enjoyed the walking trails and planned flower…read morebeds. There are a lot of labeled plants to enjoy, and paved paths. We noted the visitor's center, but didn't explore, in addition to some porta potties with hand wash stations throughout. Definitely a nice place to visit, and we are already planning our return trip!

Beautiful man made waterfall with a viewing deck! Long paths that go down close to it, overall…read more10/10 (5.0 stars) (My review from Google maps)

Hidden gem This is…read morethe coolest park for pictures in the area. A great little hike down and you are at the river. The large rocks are perfect for taking pictures. There is a picnic area and some bathrooms but the bathrooms are very old. I remember coming to this park as a kid and being my kids as well.

A year round free museum on the property. Many scheduled activities and a nice easy , mostly flat…read more1.5 mile hiking trail that follows the source of the Sandusky river. This is also the site of a native American site and the capture of colonial crawford. A historic gem, with a plaque to describe the capture.

Very friendly people at the nature center and beautiful park. They have multiple activities for the…read morewhole family. Well maintained place!

What a Mansfield gem! We were visiting from out of town and needed a place to stretch our legs and…read moreexplore nature, and came across Gorman Nature Center. It's a beautiful park and a great place to go for an easy hike. We visited on a day that the nature center was closed, so we only explored the outdoor areas during our visit. But even without visiting the nature center, we had a great time. The hiking trails are easy and wide, and perfect for strollers. The trails are also mostly lined with grass, so it was easy on my kids' little legs and feet. There are lots of native flowers and plants all over the park, plus bridges, forests, prairies, streams, ponds and other things that make the hike interesting. Gorman Nature Center encompasses 150 acres, and there are five miles of trails to walk. We only walked a total of a little less than a mile (my kids were pooping out), but the mile we walked was beautiful and peaceful. I would have loved to explore more of the park, so I'm hoping we get a chance to come back!

Went here later at night as part of Mohican Wildlife Weekend. The presentation talked about native…read moreOhio animals with the chance to see a grey tree frog and a snake (I think garter). We were also allowed to hold the snake if we wanted. They did a little game where they played an animal sound then we guessed what kind of animal it was. I didn't know deer can bark. Afterwards, we went on a guided night hike to the ponds on the property. We were able to see a lot of local frogs and toads. My main complaint is that everyone, from the guides to little kids, repeatedly picked up the frogs and toads. It's dangerous to do that since frogs and toads have very sensitive, absorbent skin so common chemicals like soap or hand sanitizer is very dangerous to the animals. A frog trying to escape can often dislocate their leg from kicking. One toad started secreting a white toxin from stress. The inside of the center had a lot of taxidermy animals. The main interesting thing about the center itself is that much about it was built to be ecofriendly. They use geothermal heating, have wood from local trees that is the tiny or "imperfect" pieces that often go to waste otherwise, composting toilets, and more. I was there at night so I can't comment much on the property.

Never underestimate Ohio. This state park is easily one of the best in the state, and I absolutely…read moreloved my trip here. The lodge was amazing and made the whole experience even better. The welcome center seemed brand new and was really well done, with a small museum, plus access to the campground and tons of cabins available to rent. The hiking here is incredible. We did the Hemlock Gorge Trail, and it was just the right level of challenge while still being super enjoyable. The scenery was beautiful the entire way. I also highly recommend checking out the Little and Big Lyons waterfalls. It made for a great loop trail and was definitely a highlight. The park itself is very well maintained. We visited right after some heavy winds, so there were quite a few downed trees, but maintenance was already out there actively clearing and fixing things, which was impressive to see. Overall, such a beautiful park and a trip full of unforgettable memories.

There is lots of natural beauty here, even on a muddy February day. The trails are very well…read moremarked. We loved Lyons Falls and the Gorge Overlook Trail. The steep downhill descent was worth it for the river views and crossing the cable bridge. The restrooms near the dam were open, but badly in need of cleaning.

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.

It doesn't matter which season you go to visit this lighthouse, it's always amazing to see! Yes,…read moreshe isn't super glamorous and the gift shop could be bigger. However, they have added some nice bathrooms and more picnic tables. The giftshop and ability to climb up to the top of the tower is open seasonal. Check before you go if this is important to you. We like to stop at one of the 2 ice cream places close by and take a treat with us to sit and relax. It's a great place to people watch! I have witnessed quite a few wedding pictures being taken there over the years.

Had a few minutes to spare, so we went the the Rabold Park. It's a nice sized park in Shelby. There…read moreis a restroom, pavilion, playground, dog park, and plenty of room here at the this park. The dog park has two sides, one of smaller dogs, and the other side for larger dogs. I like this park particularly because it's in open land. I would come back to Rabold Park.

I've lived in Shelby nearly my whole life and just found out about this last year, great picnic…read morearea, playground, and a dog park! Da

This is a nice park with a lot of neat options. There's a great amphitheatre, a little playground…read morewith climbing and balancing options, slides, and a direct connection over to the small Splash Pad. Nearby is a solar picnic pavilion that generates solar power and offers great shade and picnic tables to take a break from all of the fun. There's a large pond near the parking lot, a memorial located behind the municipal buildings and police department, and winding paved paths that take you around to all of the sights and sounds of the park. The parking lot is good sized and offers some EV charging stations.

Super cute! Has a playground in one side and splash pad in the other side! My kids love it!read more

Pretty lil place to stop and watch the Canadian geese . Play ground for kids . Beach access . Nice…read morerestrooms.

My great grandma's house is the last one on the road before you get to the park so I came here a…read morelot as a child. It's a good place to come and look at the water and eat your ice cream from tofts when you're in the area. Has a little jungle gym and stuff for the kids to play on, grills and shelter houses to have a picnic. Your basic park set up.