Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

Oak Openings Preserve spans 4,291 acres of oak savanna ecosystems, featuring alternating wetland areas, vegetated dunes, and native plant communities across the land.

Native American tribes utilized this region for hunting and gathering before European settlers named it Oak Openings due to its scattered oak trees in the 1800s.

The Beuhner Center within the preserve functions as an educational facility, offering interactive exhibits and programs about local wildlife and ecological conservation methods.

The park maintains fifty miles of marked trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with specific paths designated for each recreational activity throughout the seasons.

This preserve contains one-third of Ohio's rare species, including prickly pear cactus and wild lupine, earning recognition from The Nature Conservancy as a globally significant location.

Location: Swanton Township

Website: https://metroparkstoledo.com/explore-your-parks/oak-openings-preserve-metropark

GPS coordinates: 41.55400,-83.85300

Latest update: March 10, 2025 03:03