Status: Open - DAWN TO DUSK
Upper Grand River Metropark
ABOUT
Upper Grand River Metropark covers 135 acres along Cork Cold Springs Road in Austinburg, Ohio. Once a youth and religious camp, including a Camp Fire Girls Camp in the 1950s, the property has been transformed into a wildlife and river sanctuary. It now preserves three-quarters of a mile of Grand River frontage within a bend of the State Scenic River, situated between the Morgan Swamp Preserve and Harpersfield Covered Bridge Metropark.
The park is permanently safeguarded through a conservation easement with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy and is subject to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic Rivers Program. Funding from ODNR’s Paddling Enhancement Grant and ODOT’s Biennium Fund supported the development of public parking, improvements to existing trails, and installation of a river access trail and boat launch.
Today, Upper Grand River Metropark is a haven for soaring forests, wetlands, unusual wildflowers, and abundant wildlife. Future development is planned to expand visitor amenities, including picnic shelters, meeting spaces, and additional trails.
Amenities
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Trails & Access: Enhanced foot trails and a dedicated river access trail; parking area provided through state funding
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Nature Highlights: Soaring forests, wetlands, unusual wildflowers, diverse wildlife habitats, and 3/4 mile of Grand River frontage
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Recreation: Hiking, birding, nature walks, photography, paddling, and fishing along the scenic river; boat launch available
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Facilities: Parking area, a boat launch, an open-air shelter & portable restroom. Future development to include picnic shelters, a grill, a prep table, and a meeting space.
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Utilities: No water or electricity currently available
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History: Formerly a youth and religious camp, including a Camp Fire Girls Camp in the 1950s
HOURS
Open - Dawn to Dusk
DIRECTIONS
MONDAY – THURSDAY $20.00 PER DAY
FRIDAY-SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS $50.00 PER DAY
The applicant shall pay the non-refundable fee at the time of reservation unless otherwise discussed with the Metroparks Office. The fee is for the original rental order, including the area specified below only. The fee will be forfeited if the reservation is canceled at any time unless otherwise agreed upon by the Metroparks office. If no fee was taken, and the reservation is canceled within 5 days before the scheduled “time and date out”, the applicant will not be charged a cancellation/restocking fee or the original fee for the rental order. We accept money orders and personal/company checks. Note: A fee will be charged for any returned check, regardless of the reason.
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