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Still, at 5,000 acres, Oak Openings Preserve is the largest of the Metroparks --by far. Oak Openings is home to the nation's only public treehouse village, two campgrounds and two cabins where families can immerse themselves in nature. Majesty in its natural habitat.
- Oak Openings Beach Ridge Area
The Oak Openings Preserve Beach Ridge Area is a large...
- Trail List
Swan Creek Preserve Metropark ; Toledo Botanical Garden ;...
- Camping
Camping | Metroparks Toledo ... Camping
- Interactive Map
Highlight Trail Types (All trails are pedestrian-friendly)...
- Oak Openings Corridor
A microcosm of the botanically significant Oak Openings...
- Oak Openings Beach Ridge Area
Amazing history, landscape, geology, and plants in a rare gem of a place in the US. Take some time to visit, especially during the bird migration seasons in the spring and fall. I was there in the spring and saw many birds I had never seen before, it really is a special place. Read more.
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- 4139 Girdham Rd, Toledo, 43558-9667, Ohio
The Oak Openings buffers the western end of Lake Erie, and lies just west of Toledo. The sandy prairies, wet sedge meadows, and oak savannas of this highly specialized ecosystem once covered about 300 square miles; today, only about 130 square miles remain.
A microcosm of the botanically significant Oak Openings region in northwest Ohio, Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve is home to more than 30 state-listed species. High quality habitats include wet sedge meadows, swamp forest, sand dunes and sand barrens.
Want to find the best trails in Oak Openings Preserve Metropark for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 20 great trails for walking, birding, and hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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Oak Openings Preserve Metropark is a nature preserve located in Swanton Township, Ohio, owned and operated by Metroparks Toledo. Most of the park is an oak savanna ecosystem, characterized by alternating wetland and vegetated dunes .