Ohio’s LoudonvilleThis week marks the opening of a new visitor center at Mohican State Park, one of Ohio’s most visited outdoor destinations.
With lots of areas for hikers and other visitors to rest, the $4.7 million center, which opens Tuesday, will provide information about park activities, park topography, and the local flora and wildlife.
According to Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Mohican is about trees, walks through the lovely forest, and possibly canoeing along the picturesque waterways. That will be reflected at the visitor center. It will include a lovely porch area and a lodge-like feel.
Additionally, it will feature interactive public art, a fireplace, and excellent restrooms—all of which are always top priorities for park visitors, according to Mertz.
About 70 miles southwest of Cleveland, near Ohio 3, the 5,200-square-foot complex is situated just south of Loudonville.
It is next to the park campground’s entrance and the Mohican River’s Clear Fork Branch. It will be open all year long.
The building is one of only a few visitor centers that Ohio’s most well-known state parks have recently erected. The state’s flagship park in Southeast Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park, received a visitor center in 2019.
This September, a visitor center at Summit County’s Portage Lakes State Park is anticipated to open.
The 4,450 acres of Mohican Memorial State Forest encircle the 1,110 acres of Mohican State Park in southern Ashland County.
In addition to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding routes, the park offers cabins, camping areas, and an overnight resort. To learn more, visit Ohio State Park at ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property.
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