Wood County Parks

SPECIAL NOTICES:

WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT

STRATEGIC PLAN

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ADAM PHILLIPS POND OPEN

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GRANDMOTHER DRUM CEREMONY cancelled at Otsego Stone Hall.
WELCOME!  Online Reservations
Click button above to reserve facilities, shelters and canoes, and register for programs. 
On the Online Reservation System, when you receive the message, "It appears you are trying to reserve a date that is not available," this means you have passed the cut-off date for reserving for that month (20th of month before), or the facility is already reserved. Also, the system only reserves a year to the day in advance.
Other rental questions? See FAQs or call (419) 353-1897.
TO SAVE YOU TIME, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WITH REGARD TO FACILITY RENTALS:
FOR OTSEGO. There is no availability for Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays in June; for Saturdays in July; for Sundays and most Saturdays in August.
FOR W.W. KNIGHT Hankison Great Room. There is no availability for Saturdays or Sundays in June; and little Saturday or Sunday availability in May, or for Saturdays in August.
GENERAL MENU FOR SITE is under our name at top of page. If you can't see it, check bottom of page for another menu.
Education Department/Naturalists offices are located in The Nature Center at the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve. The number for setting up educational programs is (419) 661-1697 ext 200.
 
Need to reach a Ranger? Call 877-RANGER-AID

All special events and programs are listed under Opportunities on the Events Page

WANT TO PREVIEW A FACILITY PRIOR TO RENTING?

OTSEGO STONE HALL will be open for previewing the FIRST Monday of the month from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) Staff will be present to answer questions at all previews.

 

THE HANKISON GREAT ROOM IN THE NATURE CENTER AT W.W. KNIGHT... will be open for previewing the FIRST Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

 

If you cannot attend a preview, please schedule an appointment by calling Chief Ranger Todd Nofzinger at (419) 575-7336. Allow at least two or more days leeway to set up an appointment and note that it can take a week to find an open time for your visit.

Your Wood County parks feature:

  • Bird watching and other encounters of the natural kind.  See Parks by Activity.
  • Walking, hiking, biking and rollerblading.
  • Trails, boardwalks, prairie, wetlands, wildflowers, nature preserves.
  • Fishing access. See Parks by Activity and What's New.
  • Canoeing, small boat launching, canoe rentals.  See the Canoe Livery page.
  • Educational Programming. See Newsletter/Programs or Teachers Page.

Wood County Parks have something for everyone!

 

She's holding her first fish. How exciting is that?!
Fun for all ages. Discover your inner child when you explore your
Wood County Parks!

 

For more information, please contact the Wood County Park District

Toll-free within Wood County at (800) 321-1897 or (419) 353-1897

 

The Mission of Wood County Park District is to preserve, protect, enhance and interpret
the natural and cultural resources of Wood County, while providing quality passive recreational
and educational opportunities to present and future Wood County citizens.
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