Mount Gilead State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mt. Gilead State Park |
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| Location | Morrow County, Ohio, United States |
| Area | Land: 181 acres (73 ha) Water: 32 acres (13 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Established | 1949 |
| Administered by | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
| Designation | Ohio state park |
| Website | Mt. Gilead State Park |
Mt. Gilead State Park is a fun place for outdoor activities in Morrow County, Ohio, United States. It's right next to the village of Mount Gilead in Ohio. This state park covers about 181 acres of land. It also includes 32 acres of water, made up of two lakes.
The park is a great spot for many activities. You can go hiking, camping, or have a picnic. Fishing and electric-motor boating are popular on the lakes. In winter, you can enjoy ice skating, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing. You can easily get to the park using State Route 95.
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Park History and Development
This section tells you how Mt. Gilead State Park came to be.
Early Beginnings of the Park
Work on the park started a long time ago, in the early 1900s. The first step was building a dam across Sam's Creek. This helped create the first lake.
Completing the Lakes
Building continued over the next few decades. A second, larger lake was finished below the first one. This happened on July 10, 1930. These two lakes are a big part of the park today.
Becoming a State Park
In 1949, the park officially became a state park. It was given to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. They now manage the park and keep it ready for visitors.
