Friends of Ottawa County Parks

01/11/2026

Hot chocolate just tastes better in an mug 😍🫶 Thanks Park Ranger Basia for submitting this photo and we're happy you are enjoying your mug!

Have a photo to share? Submit it to [email protected]!

10/21/2025

🎃 See you there!!!

🎃Celebrate the spooky season with the Park District of Ottawa County! The Sunset Pumpkin Walk is this Thursday, October 23rd at Meadowbrook Marsh! Free and open to all ages. Free cider and donuts. 🎃

08/19/2025

Do you have a little nature explorer at home? Be sure to stop by our office open hours to pick up your FREE Bugs Activity Kit perfect for backyard bug adventures with children and grandchildren! 🐜🐛🐞
A new theme and accompanying activity kit will be available each month! 🦋 Stop by the Park District Office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays between 1 and 4 p.m. for your Nature Activity Kit! The Park District of Ottawa County is located at 770 SE Catawba Rd., Port Clinton 43452.

05/22/2025

04/30/2025

🚴‍♀️Registration for Bike Safety Camp opens May 12th! This FREE two-hour camp teaches skills in bicycle maintenance, maneuverability, traffic laws, nutrition, and more! A partnership with Friends of Ottawa County Parks Hopfinger Zimmerman Memorial Park Ottawa County Health Department Village of Genoa, Genoa Police Department, and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office.
👉 Pick your Session: 👇
🚴‍♂️Wednesday, June 18, 10am-Noon, Veterans Memorial Park in Genoa
🚴Wednesday, July 30, 10am-Noon, Hopfinger Zimmerman Memorial Park, Port Clinton

03/24/2025

Join us on Earth Day, April 22nd, for a clean-up along the North Coast Inland Trail in Elmore!

03/12/2025

Exciting news!!!!

The city of Sandusky is working to bridge the gap between multiple cities for pedestrians and cyclists by building a 100-mile trail that will connect the coastline of Sandusky Bay.

02/12/2025

We accomplished quite a lot in 2024! 🌱 Our Annual Report is available to view on our website:
https://ottawacountyparksoh.org/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Annual-Reports/2024-Annual-Report.pdf

02/08/2025

Are you interested in volunteer opportunities with the Park District of Ottawa County? If so, please plan to join us March 6th to learn more about our NEW Volunteer Program and the various opportunities available.

01/28/2025

Interested in fostering our mission to connect, enhance and protect the natural, scenic, environmental and cultural resources of Ottawa County?
Plan to join us for a Volunteer Orientation to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

01/16/2025

Amazing news to share!!!

Out of more than 350 applicants nationwide, Port Clinton is one of only 14 recipients for funding from the Active Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Program from the Federal Highway Administration.

This $100,000 grant, supported by City of Port Clinton, the Park District of Ottawa County and Greater Sandusky Partnership, will fund a comprehensive study for a 14-mile segment of the Sandusky Bay Pathway from Sandusky to Port Clinton including the reconstruction of the Sandusky Bay Bridge for pedestrian/cyclist travel.

💬 “The Sandusky Bay Pathway extension is a bold step toward creating a regional trail network that redefines how people experience our region,”
- Jeff Kerr, Director of Planning and Policy at the Greater Sandusky Partnership.

🏞️ Why It Matters:
The Sandusky Bay Pathway will enhance recreation, drive tourism, support workforce access, and strengthen the connections between our vibrant lakeshore communities.

Read more with the Sandusky Register:
https://sanduskyregister.com/news/559613/reconnecting-history/

01/16/2025

ELMORE – The Park District of Ottawa County and the Elmore Historical Society are teaming up to offer the Hot Cocoa Walk, back for its second year and with