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Oak Openings is a birder's paradise. It is the nesting place of bluebirds, indigo buntings, whippoorwills, Lark sparrows and many other species, as well as an excellent location to see migrating songbirds in the spring.
Springbrook Lake Trail (1.0 mi round trip) Evergreen Lake Trail (1.4 mi round trip) All Metroparks and greenways are open daily, free of charge. Hours: 7 a.m. to dark.
Cross-Country Skiing. Trailhead at Evergreen Lake. Ski trail is marked and maintained during winter months. All trails in this park may be used for cross-county skiing.
Highlight Trail Types (All trails are pedestrian-friendly) 5K Routes Accessible
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. Map. Directions.
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.
This trail starts from the parking lot off Waterville Swanton Road and leads to Oak Openings Preserve Metropark. It loops around the park, passing through shaded forests, small lakes, creeks, bridges, and wooden boardwalks. The park also features picnic areas, a campground, and abundant wildlife.
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 .
Cross-Country Skiing. Trailhead at Evergreen Lake. Ski trail is marked and maintained during winter months. All trails in this park may be used for cross-county skiing.
Feb 5, 2021 · The hundreds of red pine trees at Oak Openings are unique; a species not native to northwest Ohio. They started as an economic opportunity but became an iconic spot.
