Park Directions

Erie MetroParks Overview
Birmingham School Park Located in the Southeast Corner of Erie County near Berlin Heights Take SR 2 Turn South on SR 60 near Vermilion Turn East on SR 113 Park is down the road on your left
Castalia Quarry Reserve Located in West Central Erie County near Castalia Take SR 2 Turn South on SR 101 Carefully watch the signs while in Castalia to make the correct turns to stay on 101 After leaving the village limits, the park is down the road on your left, but the parking lot will be on the right.
Community Foundation Preserve at Eagle Point Located in North Central Erie County between Huron & Sandusky Please note that this park sometimes has limited access at the first half of each year due to nesting bald eagles on the property Take SR 2 Turn North on US 250 Turn East on Perkins Avenue Just after you pass Osborn Park and the railroad tracks, turn Northwest (left) on Cleveland Road After passing Steinen Wildlife Area, you'll come to the park on your right.
DuPont Marsh State Nature Preserve Located in Central Erie County just South of Huron Take SR 2 Turn North on SR 13 toward Huron Turn East on US 6 (Stoplight at Cleveland Rd E) Turn South on River Road just after the bridge The park entrance is under the water tower, about two miles down the road on your right. Note that this is the same entrance for Huron River Greenway
Edison Woods Preserve Located in Eastern Erie County just North of Berlin Heights Take SR 2 Turn South on SR 61 toward Berlin Heights The parking lot is about a mile past the railroad tracks on your left To reach the horseman's parking lot, turn East on Driver Road immediately after the railroad tracks Turn right on Smokey Road The parking lot is just before the park office on your left
Hoffman Forest Reserve Located in Eastern Erie County just West of Berlin Heights Take SR 2 Turn South on SR 61 (You'll pass Edison Woods) Turn West on SR 113 (southwest of Berlin Heights) Turn North on Arlington Road Turn East on Huff Road Park is down the road on your left
Huron River Greenway Located in Central Erie County just South of Huron Take SR 2 Turn North on SR 13 toward Huron Turn East on US 6 (Stoplight at Cleveland Rd E) Turn South on River Road just after the bridge The park entrance is under the water tower, about two miles down the road on your right. Note that this is the same entrance for DuPont Marsh
Joseph Steinen Wildlife Area Located in North Central Erie County between Huron & Sandusky This MetroPark is only accessible during special events and activities. Plans for public use of the area need to be wisely balanced to protect the area’s rich mixture of open water, wetlands and crucial wildlife habitat. Take SR 2 Turn North on US 250 Turn East on Perkins Avenue Bicentennial Barn Area-park is on your left, just before Osborn Park Larger Park Area Just after you pass Osborn Park and the railroad tracks, turn Northwest (left) on Cleveland Road Just down the road, you'll come to the park on your right. Note there are no parking areas.
McBride Arboretum Located in Central Erie County Southwest of Huron Take SR 2 to Huron Turn south at Rye Beach Road Exit Just past the railroad tracks, turn right on Boos Road Take the first left, which is the side entrance to BGSU Firelands Take the first right and follow it to the far side of the parking lot where you'll see the Arboretum
Osborn Park Located in North Central Erie County between Huron & Sandusky Take SR 2 Turn North on US 250 Turn East on Perkins Avenue The park is on your right, across from the Bicentennial Barn
Pelton Park Located in North Central Erie County near Sandusky Take SR 2 Turn North on US 250 Turn East on Hull Road Turn Northeast (left) on Pelton Park Drive The park is at the end of the road
Putnam Marsh Nature Preserve Located in North Central Erie County between Huron & Sandusky This MetroPark is only accessible during special events and activities. Plans for public use of the area need to be wisely balanced to protect the area’s rich mixture of open water, wetlands and crucial wildlife habitat. Take SR 2 Turn North on US 250 Turn East on Perkins Avenue Just after you pass Osborn Park and the railroad tracks, turn Northeast (right) on Cleveland Road You'll come to the park on your left. Note there are no parking areas.
The Coupling Reserve Take SR 2 Turn South on SR 13 / Mudbrook Road About ¾ mile after passing Mason Road, you'll come to the park on your left. If you cross over the turnpike, you just missed it.
Wyandot Wetlands Meadows Preserve Located in North Central Erie County between Huron & Sandusky This newly created MetroParks is only accessible during special events and activities. Plans for public use of the area need to be wisely balanced to protect the area’s rich mixture of open water, wetlands and crucial wildlife habitat. Take SR 2 Turn North on US 250 Turn East on Perkins Avenue Just after you pass Osborn Park and the railroad tracks, turn Northeast (right) on Cleveland Road After you pass Putnam Marsh, you'll come to the park on your left. Note there are not parking areas or signs marking this MetroPark.