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The Buckeye Lake State Park is managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
State Parks, Preserves, and Memorials
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Buckeye Lake State Park
Buckeye Lake, constructed as a canal feeder lake in 1826, is Ohio's oldest state park. The park has long been a popular vacation spot and today offers endless water-related recreational opportunities including swimming, skiing, boating and fishing. Swimming beaches are located at Brooks Beach, Crystal Beach and Fairfield Beach. Buckeye Lake Map.
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Dillon State Park
The wooded hills and scenic valleys of the Dillon State Park area offer a picturesque setting for outdoor adventure. Whether boating the quiet coves and inlets of the lake or hiking the forest trails, you'll have an outstanding recreational experience at 2,285-acre Dillon State Park. Activities include Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Archery, Swimming, Disc Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, and Boating. Park Map.
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Morris Woods State Nature Preserve
The Morris Woods State Nature Preserve is located 2.5 miles northeast of Johnstown at 7495 Dutch Lane. This 107-acre forest (mostly beech-maple) also features a small lake and wetland area and hiking trail. No Pets are permitted on State Nature Preserve properties.
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Flint Ridge State Memorial
Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries & Nature Preserve is a 533 acre preserve. Hike the trails and see ancient pits left by America Indians who came here to quarry flint. A picnic area with tables, grills, drinking water and restrooms is available for visitors to the quarry. The Flint Ridge Museum is also on this site.
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Newark Earthworks
The Newark Earthworks are the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world. The Great Circle Earthworks: Formerly known as Moundbuilders State Memorial, is nearly 1,200 feet in diameter and was likely used as a vast ceremonial center by its builders. The visitor center and picnic areas are located at 455 Hebron Rd., Heath, OH 43056.