Ohio Parks and Recreation Areas with Star Gazing

On September 10, 1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry defeated and captured a British squadron of warships at the Battle of Lake Erie. The battle, fought during the War of 1812, secured control of Lake Erie for the United States and enabled General William Henry Harrison to conduct a successful invasion of Western Upper Canada. read more...

Phone: 419-285-2184   Price Range: $0 - $3   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Put-in-Bay   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Fishing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial

Just a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Though such a short distance from urban environments, the park is worlds away. read more...

Phone: (216) 524-1497   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Brecksville   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Cuyahoga Valley National Park