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Maumee Bay State Park
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Location Lucas County, Ohio, United States
Area 1,336 acres (541 ha)
Elevation 577 feet (176 m)
Established 1975
Administered by Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Designation Ohio state park
Website Maumee Bay State Park

Maumee Bay State Park is a super fun place to visit! It's a big park, about 1,336 acres, right on the edge of Lake Erie. You can find it just five miles east of Toledo in Ohio, USA. This amazing park offers lots of cool things to do. It has a lodge, cozy cottages, and places to camp. There's also a golf course, a nature center, and a two-mile-long boardwalk to explore. The state bought this land in 1974, and it officially became a state park in 1975.

Fun Activities at the Park

Maumee Bay State Park is perfect for outdoor adventures. You can enjoy many different activities here.

Explore the Outdoors

  • Hiking: Walk along many trails and see nature up close.
  • Picnicking: Pack a lunch and enjoy a meal outdoors with friends or family.
  • Fishing: Try to catch some fish in Lake Erie or other park waters.
  • Boating: Take your boat out on the lake for a ride.
  • Swimming: Cool off with a swim when the weather is warm.

Winter Sports and Geocaching

When it snows, the park transforms into a winter wonderland.

  • Winter Sports: You can go cross-country skiing or ice skating.
  • Geocaching: This is like a treasure hunt using GPS. You can search for hidden geocaches around the park.

What You Can See

The park has many interesting features for you to discover.

The Lodge and Cottages

The park has a large lodge where people can stay. It also has a conference center for meetings. If you want a more private stay, there are comfortable cottages available.

Nature Center and Boardwalk

The nature center is a great place to learn about the local plants and animals. From the nature center, you can walk along a two-mile-long boardwalk. This boardwalk goes through beautiful wetlands and forests. It's a perfect spot to see birds and other wildlife.

Golf Course

For those who love golf, there is a golf course right in the park. You can play a round of golf while enjoying the park's scenery.

Gallery

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    Boardwalk through the wetland forest

  • MaumeeBaySP NatureCtr (boardwalk)

    Wetlands boardwalk

  • MaumeeBaySP Lodge

    State Park Lodge, golf course in the foreground

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