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Address:
Erie MetroParks
3910 Perkins Ave.
Huron, OH 44839
Phone:
419-625-7783
Email:
Discoverit@eriemetroparks.org
Map and Directions:
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The Barnyard is designed as a relaxing place for visitors to enjoy watching and learning about farm life; it is not a petting zoo. Sheep, chickens, horses, goats and other domestic livestock are house in a portion of the Erie County Ohio Bicentennial Barn, which is located adjacent to outdoor pastures. Scheduled nature, environmental and historical programs are also held at The Barnyard from time to time.
The many farm animals living at The Barnyard are owned and cared for by a dedicated volunteer. For the health and safety of the animals and their visitors, the farm animals are on display only and are not available to touch or hold without staff supervision.
Please do not feed the animals. They are all on their own particular designated diet and variance from the routine may make them sick.
Animals are rotated in outdoor fields and depending on the day of your visit, you may see gentle horses grazing or frisky sheep and goats playing tag. Each visit to The Barnyard is a new and unique experience.
Address:
3907 Perkins Ave (Across from Osborn MetroPark)
Huron, OH 44839
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Click here to register your dog online & to download the registration form!
It's located east of the Maple Grove Center at Osborn Park in Huron Township, with accessibility from Hull Road. Parking, ranger patrols and maintenance needs are nearby. The area is already a favorite for many dog owners that walk the park year round.Benches, water fountains, waste stations, shade trees and a covered shelter will be included. A separate area for small, older or less active dogs will also be available.Access will be through a secure, double-gated entry with a coded lock. A bulletin board at the entrance will post announcements, rules and other information. Dogs need to run and socialize with other dogs to be healthy, both mentally and physically. With over 13,600 dogs in Erie County, a base of prospective users and volunteers is plentiful.Dog owners are required to stay in or next to the dog park at all times while their dog is utilizing the dog park.
Your donation can help the Dog Park! Those wishing to give a gifts of $50 or more in memory or honor of a dog can have the dog's photo displayed on the bulletin board at the park entrance.
Tax deductible gifts may be sent to:
Erie MetroParks
Dog Park Committee
3109 Hull Road
Huron, OH 44839
Volunteers are also needed! If you or someone you know is interested in helping with this project, or to get more information, contact: 419-625-7783 x221 or DiscoverIt@eriemetroparks.org
Address:
3109 Hull Road
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 625-7783 x221
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The Enchanted Stone Cottage is one of our newest and most anticipated park features! Located at East Sandusky Bay MetroPark, 4011 Cleveland Road (State Route 6 West), The Enchanted Cottage was renovated with grant monies provided by ODNR Nature Works. The cottage is adjacent to the Stockdale Arboretum and features a beautiful deck overlooking Plum Brook Creek. Visitors can also use the outdoor brick oven to bake treats or snacks for their gatherings. Once inside, visitors will enjoy murals representing the four seasons by artist, Bob Waldron. Children’s books and puzzles line the bookshelves and stone fireplace thanks to generous local donors.
Public programs are held for young children involving literature, theatre, and nature. Many of these programs are free! In addition to public children’s programs, The Enchanted Cottage is available to the public by reservation for children’s themed and birthday parties.
For more information about availability, call our Visitor Service’s Department at 419-621-7783 ext. 221.
The Nature Nook Gift Shop is conveniently located with the Frost Center at Osborn MetroPark and is open from 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. Visitors will discover unique nature-themed items for themselves or the nature enthusiast in their lives!
Nature-themed gifts found at The Nature Nook Gift Shop include:
