Berlin Heights Ravine

Birmingham School MetroPark

Castalia Quarry MetroPark

The Coupling MetroPark

DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve

East Sandusky Bay

Eagle Point

City of Sandusky Property

Edison WoodsMetroPark

Hoffman ForestReserve

Howe Breeze Hill Farm

Huron River Path MetroPark

(North Section)

James H. McBride Arboretum

Milan Towpath MetroPark

(South Section)

Osborn MetroPark

Erie MetroParksProperty

Erie County Property

State of Ohio Property

Erie County Property

Pelton Park

East Sandusky Bay

Putnam Marsh

East Sandusky Bay

Joseph SteinenWildlife Area

AB

C(A) Barnyard

PutnamMarsh

Thomas Williams MetroPark

(North)

Thomas Williams MetroPark

(South)

Wakefield MetroPark

East Sandusky Bay

Wyandot Wetland Meadows Preserve

& Barnes Extension

Park Designation—Conservation Only Erie MetroParks acquired a Conservation Easement for Howe Breeze Hill Farm in 1998.

Strategic Plan

Berlin Heights Ravine Parcels 06-63004,06-63009,06-00386

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Planning

Restrictions: Natural State, No structures. No hunting, no trapping. No change in topography, filling, excavating, mining, etc. No commercial use. No dumping, burying, or storage. No activity that might endanger natural state. Not open to the public.

Amenities: None

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Conservation review– annual X X X X X

Park Designation— Passive recreation Quit Claim Deed 1995 to maintain property for public use for not less than 20 years. Originally the site of Birmingham School, this 3.3 acres of green space gives visitors a beautiful gazebo picnic site, with a baseball diamond and a playground for the kids.

Strategic Plan

Birmingham School MetroPark 15215 SR. 113, Birmingham, Oh. 44816

GPS 81 21 15.251W, 41 19 52.656N 3.3 Acres

Planning

Restrictions: No cemetery, no semi-trailer parking, no dumping. Amenities: Playground Shelter Bird Watching Baseball On Leash Dog

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Rework Parking Lot ODOT X X

Remove blacktop (basketball) area X

Evaluate Play / softball area (remove backstop?) X

Install Recreation (Play) Area X

Upgrade perimeter fence X

Improve & Move Swings X

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Park Designation—Reserve, Passive Recreation Erie MetroParks acquired a warrantee deed 1987. Offering a panoramic view of Sandusky Bay and the Lake Erie Islands from the observation deck, the rugged, yet beautiful terrain of the quarry is home to about 240 species of native plants, including some that are rare or threatened. You will also find fossils that date back 400 million years and glacial grooves. Since quarry operations ended in 1965, this once barren site is retuning to a natural state.

Strategic Plan

Castalia Quarry MetroPark 8404 Sandusky Clyde Rd. (SR 101), Castalia, Oh. 44824

GPS 82 49 46.924W, 41 23 27.854N 152 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Must be used, dedicated and preserved as public recreational areas. Never to be an operational quarry.

Amenities: Observation Deck Mountain Biking Hiking Restrooms Picnic Area Cross Country Skiing Bird Watching On Leash Dog Board Walk Geocaching Natural Trails

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Upgrade trail signs General X X

Evaluate feasibility for an Astronomy Deck area. General X

Geology/Fossil Dig Planning X

Geology/Fossil Dig Implementation X

Park Designation— Organized Recreation, Reserve, Passive Recreation. Erie MetroParks acquired a Quick Claim Deed 1991. This 26 acre park is located on an undisturbed Huron River flood plain. There are many beautiful trails to enjoy the Virginia Bluebells that cover the river bank in the early spring. The Coupling’s restored facilities may be reserved by the public and include two train cars, each equipped as bunk houses, and the Depot with a meeting room and kitchen. Canoeing and kayaking are also available here.

Strategic Plan

The Coupling MetroPark 11618 St. Rt. 13, Milan, Oh. 44846

GPS 82 35 37.141W, 41 19 30.606N 26 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks rules and regulations apply. Amenities: Picnic Canoeing/Kayak Camping Group lodging Sledding Bird Watching Fishing Natural Trails Volleyball On Leash Dog Geocaching

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

ADA Depot area Cap. Impr C

Expand paddling programs Grant C

Evaluate trails for upgrade In House X X

Upgrade signage Donations

Roof over train cars general X

Complete Trail Upgrades General

Paint train cars General X

Upgrade steps/platform General X

Resurface canoe launch area General X

Paint Outside of Depot X

Gravel at Foundation of Depot In House X

Improve Fence in Depot backyard In House X

Improve Pond Area X

Windows/Doors in Depot X

Windows/Doors in Train Cars X

Park Designation— River Marsh Preserve, Passive Recreation Erie MetroParks entered into a 30 year lease agreement with the State of Ohio in 1997. The 114 acre preserve is one of the few remaining river marshes in Ohio. Adjoining the preserve, visitors can walk along a greenway, a linear park that features a multi-use trail constructed on an inactive railroad corridor and roadsides along the east bank of the Huron River.

Strategic Plan

DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve 1805 River Rd., Huron, OH. 44839 GPS 83 32 58.476W, 41 21 44.14N

114 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: No construction change or alteration can take place without written approval from ODNR.

Amenities: Bird Watching Natural Trails Geocaching No Dogs Please Picnic Area Hiking

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Fire Ring General X

Evaluate Culvert for Parking lot drainage General X

Evaluate trails for upgrade. In House X

Improve Fencing General X

Overlook Area; clean out General X

Evaluate Culvert and elevate parking lot ODOT X

Park Designation— Preserves, Passive Recreation, Wildlife Area Putnam Marsh, warrantee deed 2003; Eagle Point warrantee deed 2003; Steinen Wildlife Area warrantee deed 2004; Wyandot Wetland Meadows warrantee deed 2006; Barnes Extension warrantee deed 2012. Featured as part of the Lake Erie Birding Trail this MetroPark has much to offer. Trails at Eagle Point lead through wooded areas to East Sandusky Bay, one of the largest remaining naturally functioning freshwater coastal marshes in Ohio. Being the home of American Bald Eagles and a significant natural resource.

Strategic Plan

East Sandusky Bay MetroPark 3819 Cleveland Rd. , Sandusky, Oh. 44870

Includes Community Foundation Preserve at Eagle Point (GPS 82 38 34.962W, 41 25 31.097N), Putnam Marsh Nature Preserve, Joseph Steinen Wildlife Area (GPS 82 38 12.725W, 41 25 20.183N) and Wyandot Wetland

Meadows with Barnes Extension (GPS 82 37 12.52W, 41 24 51.916N), Stockdale Arboretum. 1,366 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Wyandot, Barnes Extension, Eagle Point; preservation and restoration of open space and habitat, education and public passive recreation. Putnam, no dikes, levees or dams may be constructed, no more than 10 accumulative acres may contain rest facilities, benches, shelters, restrooms, picnic areas or similar amenities. Steinen, Life Estate Parcel B, Wildlife Area Parcel A restrictions.

Amenities: Restrooms Primitive Camping Bird Watching On Leash Dog Natural Trails Geocaching Picnic Area Observation Deck Hiking

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Remove Stockdale house General X

Erie Live Steamers Phase 2 C

Erie Live Steamers Phase 3 X

Install Children playground-Stockdale Arb General X

Ask City of Sandusky for Drive In Area X

Butterfly garden at Wyandot X

Park Designation— Passive Recreation, Wetland Restoration Erie MetroParks acquired a warrantee deed 2001. With approx. 1,300 acres of sandstone cliffs, wetlands, woodlands, and meadows, Edison Woods is home to a variety of seasonal wildflowers, rare plants, amphibians and reptiles. Edison Woods MetroPark includes approx. 550 acres of wetland habitat and 400 acres of restored native grasslands. Features include 6 miles of wooded and prairie trails, the Adventure Walkway boardwalk and Geocaching. This is the only park where horseback riding is permitted. The horse trails are monitored by the Ohio Horseman’s Council.

Strategic Plan

Edison Woods MetroPark 10186 St. Rt. 61, Berlin Heights, Oh. 44814

GPS 82 29 36.715W, 41 20 25.854N 1,340 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: No Industrial, commercial, or agricultural activity. No mining, drilling, exploring for or removal of minerals, oil or gas. Unless for preservation or management, no ditching, draining, diking, filling, excavating, or removal of materials. No dumping. No building of roads, existing roads may be maintained but not widened or improved. No recreational vehicles. Except for management, no removal, destruction or cutting of trees or vegetation. No non-native plants shall be introduced.

Amenities: Open Shelter Hiking Primitive Camping Horseback Riding On Leash Dog Bird Watching Boardwalk Geocaching Nature Trail

Vernal dike maintenance. NCRCPD C X X X X

Extend boardwalk to parking lot. (of SR61 or horse

area?)

General X

Have drainage assessment completed NCRCPD X

Smokey Rd house to wetland ed. center grants X

Archery center grants X X

Update Trail Map Signage General X X X X X

Interpretive Classroom—Smokey Rd House (Plan) Donations X X

Interpretive Classroom—Smokey Rd House (Install) Donations X X

ADA Ramp into Smokey Rd House General X X

Park Designation— Forest Reserve, Passive Recreation Erie MetroParks entered into a 20 year lease in 1995. Home to many species of birds, wildlife, plants and trees; the grassy trails of this 40 acre park wind through meadow, mature forest and creek habitats. There is seasonal fishing located in Old Woman Creek with valid fishing license and permit obtained from Erie MetroParks.

Strategic Plan

Hoffman Forest MetroPark 5313 Huff Rd., Berlin Heights, Oh. 44814

GPS 82 31 35.304W, 41 19 9.346N 40.5 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks has the right to construct parking lots, shelters, markers and signs, roads and trails but must then maintain them.

Amenities: Bird Watching Nature Trails On leash Dogs Geocaching Picnic area Fishing

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Purchase property Grants C

Grand opening General X

Rework Parking lot Grant X

Build Steps in ravine Grant X

Replace foot bridge Grant X

Evaluate signage—trails General X X

Park Designation—Conservation Only Erie MetroParks acquired a Conservation Easement for Howe Breeze Hill Farm in December of 2001.

Strategic Plan

Howe Breeze Hill Farm 9101 SR 60, Wakeman, Ohio 44889

129 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: No Buildings, billboards, protection of natural resources must be kept in natural state. No dumping (soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste etc.) Public access is permitted. No filling or excavation. No mining or drilling no removal of loam, gravel, soil, rock, sand, minerals or other material. No removal, destruction or cutting of trees, shrubs or other vegetation on the property except necessary for the control or prevention of hazards, disease, restoring natural habitat, landscape, etc, No activities or uses detrimental to water conservation erosion control, soil conservation or preservation of fish and wildlife. No alteration of natural water courses, owner has there right to continue use for agriculture but areas can not be expanded by more than 5%. No recreations motorized vehicles. No hunting or trapping. Property cannot be subdivided. EMP may enter property only for inspection purposes.

Amenities: None

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Conservation review– annual C X X X X

Park Designation—Linear hike and bike path Erie MetroParks re-established in 2012. A linear park that features a multi-use trail constructed on an inactive railroad corridor and roadsides along the east bank of the Huron River.

Strategic Plan

Huron River Path MetroPark 1805 River Rd. Huron, Oh. 44839

GPS 83 32 58.476W, 41 21 44.14N

.8 Miles

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks rules and regulations apply. Amenities: Observation Deck Hiking Bird Watching Biking Geocaching Dog on Leash

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Rename Park—Huron River Path MetroPark general X

Upgrade signage general X

Grand Opening general X

Park Designation— Public Arboretum Erie MetroParks entered into a 25 year lease agreement with Bowling Green State University in 1993. Highlighting a vast collection of flowering crabapple trees, the serene setting introduces visitors to a variety of ever-changing plants and flower gardens throughout its 50 acres. The Deering Terrace is a beautiful loca-tion for weddings and the Butterfly Garden abounds with butterflies and hummingbirds. A paved pathway leads visitors on a scenic stroll along Parker Lake, as well as natural trails along Sawmill Creek.

Strategic Plan

James H. McBride Arboretum One University Drive, Huron, Oh. 44839

GPS 82 35 48.501W, 41 24 1.493N 56.7 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: James H. McBride has an Advisory Board that directs the actions and planning of the arboretum.

Amenities: Restrooms Bird Watching Paved Trail Nature Trail No Dogs Please Enclosed Shelter

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Attend Advisory Board meetings. N/A X X X X X

Renew Arboretum Contract N/A X X X

Manage Natural Areas X X

Park Designation—Linear hike and bike path Erie MetroParks re-established in 2012. A linear park that features a multi-use trail constructed on an inactive railroad corridor and roadsides along the east bank of the Huron River.

Strategic Plan

Milan Towpath MetroPark 99 N. Main St. Milan, Oh. 44846

GPS 82 36 27.626W, 41 18 0.312N .8 Miles

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks rules and regulations apply. Amenities: Hiking Bird Watching Biking Geocaching Dog on Leash

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Upgrade signage General X

Grand Opening General X

Rename Park General X

Park Designation— Organized Recreation, Farm Animal Education. Once the site of the Osborn Prison Honor Farm, this 172 acre park offers a diverse wildlife habitat in an urban surrounding. Amenities include reservable shelters and meeting rooms, 2 playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts and more. This is the most popular park within the park system featuring soccer fields, hiking trails, The Barnyard, the Children’s Forest and Erie MetroBark Park, an off-leash dog park, near the Maple Grove Center located at 3109 Hull Rd.

Strategic Plan

Osborn MetroPark Includes The Barnyard and Erie MetroBark Park

Frost Center—3910 Perkins Ave. Huron, Oh. 44839 GPS 82 38 13.013W, 41 24 53.75N

171 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks Rules and Regulations apply.

Amenities: Athletic Fields Shelters—enclosed and open Bird Watching Playground Equipment Picnic Areas Cross Country Skiing Hiking Restrooms Baseball Paved Trail Geocaching Nature Trails Disc Golf Course On leash Dog Pickleball Off leash Dog Tennis Courts

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Pave entry lane ODOT C

Upgrade parking lots. ODOT X X

Resurface Northwood Trail. Insurance X X

Update Interpretive Panels. General X

Upgrade Children's Forest General X X

Update Doggie Agility Course Dog Park General X

Improve Rotary Playground General X X

Create Monarch Waystation General X

Remove Bath House General C

Doggy Hitching Post at Outdoor Fitness Adventure General X

Curb Outdoor Fitness Adventure Area General X

Upgrade Frost Center interior floors General X

Upgrade Erie Room Diorama General X

Maintenance Turf General X X X X X

Reroof the Shelters General X

Create Amphitheater– Install Musical Equipment General X

Remove BarkPark Phase 2 Fence General X

Shelter 4 Upgrade (windows, roof, parking, halfwall) X

Park Designation—Owned by Perkins Township. Managed by Erie MetroParks. Wander the trails through the mature oak woodlot to view the many species of local wildlife and bountiful spring wildflowers throughout this 20 acre park.

Strategic Plan

Pelton Park 800 Pelton Park Drive, Sandusky, Oh. 44870

GPS 82 39 46.129W, 41 25 0.111N 20 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks rules and regulations apply.

Amenities: Bird Watching. On Leash Dogs. Nature Trail.

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Rework parking lot. ODOT X

Repair Replace border fencing as needed Grant X X X

Park Designation—Passive Recreation Erie MetroParks acquired a Conservation Easement for the parcels of Thomas Williams MetroPark in June of 2011. Trails will be constructed on this property as grant monies are awarded.

Strategic Plan

Thomas Williams MetroPark Two locations: Oakwood Drive and Bryant Drive, Vermilion, Oh. 44809

GPS Oakwood Dr. N410 24’54.92” W820 22’18.77 Bryant Dr. N410 25’4.09” W820 22’23.63”

7.39 acres

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Planning

Restrictions: No buildings, billboards, fencing, mobile homes etc.. Unless furthering the conservation and protection of natural resources. No dumping (soil, trash, ashes, garbage, waste etc.). Public access is permitted. No filling of excavation. No mining or drilling. No habitat disturbance unless managing for nuisance or non-native flora and fauna. No power lines or communication towers. No detrimental use. No manipulation of water courses. No motor vehicles unless used to maintain property. No commercial recreational use.

Amenities: None

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2018

Evaluate Area N/A X X X X X

Park Designation—Passive Recreation, Conservation Erie MetroPark acquired a Limited Warrantee deed in April, 2011.

Strategic Plan

Wakefield MetroPark 5540 Huron St. Vermilion, Oh. 44089 GPS N410 25’31,86” W820 21’53.85

1.52 Acres

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Planning

Restrictions: Erie MetroParks holds the rights and privileges of ownership, reserves the right to plant and remove trees. Future improvements such as benches , no structures or asphalt. No signs other than those stated in grant documents. No waste disposal other than leaves, mulch and wood chips. No filling or excavating.. No mining. No oil or gas exploration. No power lines, communication towers. No habitat disturbance. No transfer of development rights.

Amenities: None

Item Budget 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Clean Beach area of debris General C X X X X