Park District of Ottawa County

09/07/2026

09/06/2026

Are You Up to the Challenge? 👟🚴‍♀️🛶

Email from Park District of Ottawa County Learn more! Are You Up to the Challenge? The 2026 Outdoor Hiking Challenge starts Tuesday, September 8th! This year's program pays homage to our American spir

09/05/2026

Go Buckeyes! (See what we did there? 😏) Marblehead Lighthouse State Park joins our line up of 14 featured destinations on the 👟Kickoff begins Tuesday, September 8th! (Or 12:30pm today if you're still thinkin' football 🏈)

09/04/2026

Ready to take the up a notch? Fascinated by our feathered friends? Try these upcoming Guided Adventures led by our incredible partners from throughout Ottawa County.
🦅 Fall Migration Walk, Division of Wildlife, 10-11AM September 9, Magee Marsh Boardwalk, GPS Coordinates: 41.62994, -83.19338
🐦‍⬛ Fall Migration Walk, Division of Wildlife, 9-10:30AM September 15, Magee Marsh Boardwalk, GPS Coordinates: 41.62994, -83.19338 (also part of Creating Healthy Communities fall program series)
🐦 Fall Migration Walk, Division of Wildlife, 10-11AM September 23, Magee Marsh Boardwalk, GPS Coordinates: 41.62994, -83.19338

Submitted Photo: Park patron Norma of Marblehead enjoying the Outdoor Hiking Challenge in 2025.

09/03/2026

The signs are up at each of the 14 destinations, and trailblazing officially begins on Tuesday, September 8th! Marblehead Lighthouse State Park is a featured destination, and includes a variety of walking areas and trails, like the 0.20-mi. Marblehead Lighthouse Trail located steps away from the Lifesaving Station Museum.
📌Learn more at https://ottawacountyparksoh.org/outdoor-hiking-challenge-2026/

09/02/2026

There are only a few spots left for the Guided Portage River Paddle with our friends at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge!
Open to intermediate and advanced paddlers only. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/portage-river-paddle-tickets-1997844249932
This event is a Guided Adventure for the Outdoor Hiking Challenge and can be recorded on your Log Sheet!

Join Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of Ottawa NWR for a guided (~3 mile) kayak paddle program on the Portage River Water Trail

09/01/2026

The Outdoor Hiking Challenge officially begins in ONE week! ⏰ Signs are placed at each of the featured 14 destinations letting you know you're in the right place! 📍Visit https://ottawacountyparksoh.org/outdoor-hiking-challenge-2026/ to learn more about this year's Challenge!
Photo: Islander Woods and Trailhead, Park District of Ottawa County

08/31/2026

Tree trimming will take place this week along the North Coast Inland Trail from Martin Williston Road to Witty Road. During this time, the North Coast Inland Trail will remain open, however patrons are encouraged to exercise caution when in the area of the tree trimming. For questions, please contact the Park District of Ottawa County at (419) 707-4051.

08/30/2026

Tree trimming will take place along the North Coast Inland Trail from Martin Williston Road to Witty Road the week of August 31st. During this time, the North Coast Inland Trail will remain open, however patrons are encouraged to exercise caution when in the area of the tree trimming. For questions, please contact the Park District of Ottawa County at (419) 707-4051.