Ohio Parks and Recreation Areas

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

Through the invention of powered flight, Wilbur and Orville made significant contributions to human history. In their Dayton, Ohio, bicycle shop these two men, self-trained in the science and art of aviation, researched and built the world's first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine capable of free, controlled, and sustained flight. read more...

Phone: (937) 225-7705   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Dayton   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: Dayton Aviation Heritage

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

James A. Garfield National Historic Site preserves the property associated with the 20th President of the United States. Garfield acquired the home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. The home, named Lawnfield by reporters, was the site of the first successful front porch campaign in 1880. James A. Garfield was President from March 4, 1881 until his death on September 19, 1881. read more...

Phone: 440-255-8722   Price Range: $4 - $7   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Mentor   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities:   Details Provided By: James A Garfield National Historic Site

The William Howard Taft National Historic Site commemorates the only man to serve as President and Chief Justice of the United States. The house that Taft was born in has been restored to its original appearance. A visit to the site includes a tour of the restored birthplace and four period rooms that reflect the family life during Taft's boyhood. read more...

Phone: 513-684-3262   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Cincinnati   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities:   Details Provided By: William Howard Taft National Historic Site

From about 200 BC to AD 500, the Ohio River Valley was a focal point of the prehistoric Hopewell culture. The term Hopewell describes a broad network of beliefs and practices among different Native American groups over a large portion of eastern North America. The culture is characterized by the construction of enclosures made of earthen walls, often built in geometric patterns, and mounds of various shapes. read more...

Phone: 740-774-1125   Price Range: $3 - $100   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Chillicothe   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

This site honors the memory of David Berger, an American citizen who was one of the 11 Israeli athletes killed at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. The Memorial is dedicated to his memory and to the memory of the ten other athletes whose lives were taken. read more...

Phone: 216-382-4000   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Cleveland Heights   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities:   Details Provided By: David Berger

First Ladies National Historic Site is currently located at the Saxton McKinley House. The City National Bank Building has been renovated for use as the National First Ladies' Library Education and Research Center. The library functions as a national archive of the contributions of America's first ladies and other notable American women. read more...

Phone: 330-452-0876   Price Range: $6 - $7   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Canton   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: First Ladies National Historic Site