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Nature Camp Intern Positions

The CPD is looking to fill two Nature Camp Intern positions for the summer. Click here to learn more.

Nature Camp

Nature Camp is full! If you would like your child to be on the waiting list, call the CPD office at 419-683-9000.

Recycling

​Rumpke Waste Management is now handling the County's recycling needs. You will see that recycling collection looks a bit different. You will no longer see the trailers, but instead there are containers that look more like dumpsters. It is no longer necessary to separate your recycling; it can all go in the same dumpster. As always, please do not put garbage bags full of recycling in the containers or household trash. The dumpsters will now be at our Lowe-Volk Park location 24/7 for your convenience. However, with the new management of the recycling, we are no longer able to accept light bulbs. We are still a drop off point for batteries with some new requirements; button, 9-volt, and lithium batteries must be taped for us to except them. We will still be collecting these in the Nature Center not in the recycling bins. Please call 419.683.9000 if you have specific questions regarding recycling.
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Reason #3 why your Crawford Park District matters to you: QUALITY OF LIFE


Reason #2 why your Crawford Park District matters to you: PRESERVATION


Reason #1 why your Crawford Park District matters to you: EDUCATION


Crawford Park District takes great pride in offering our guests the best experience at all of our parks and facilities. Should you encounter problems with any of our parks or facilities, including safety hazards or vandalism, or accessibility for individuals with disabilities, please report them by completing the survey below.  We are only able to address concerns related to Park District properties.

Please contact the appropriate agency – Town Administration, Police Department, Fire Department, HOA, etc. – for all other concerns.


*Please notify the Crawford County Sheriff's Department immediately if you observe or suspect criminal acts are taking place at any of our parks.

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Sandusky Headwaters Preserve: Your newest park!

On October 21 at 1pm, Sandusky Headwaters Preserve officially opened to the public! CPD board members and staff were joined by many interested citizens from around the state for the ribbon cutting of not only the Preserve itself, but also to dedicate the H2Ohio project that is a focal point of the property.

ODNR Director Mary Mertz spoke about the accomplishments of the H2Ohio projects across the state. These projects will aid in reducing nutrient loads that enter Lake Erie with the Sandusky Headwaters Preserve’s wetlands being the first line of defense in the Sandusky River watershed. Lt. Governor Jon Husted followed with remarks about the need for parks and preserves that provide passive outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of Ohio. CPD Director Josh Dyer concluded the grand opening ceremony by thanking the many groups and individuals that came together over the past two years to clean up and develop the property for the public to enjoy.

Be sure to visit your newest preserve to enjoy the scenic River Trail, the elevated boardwalk, and the life that thrives in the newly constructed wetlands. As we move forward, more trails will be developed, and the land will continually be managed. Sandusky Headwaters Preserve is open dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. Go take a hike!
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For more information on the development of Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, check out the video below!

The Crawford Park District is dedicated to promoting conservation and preservation through education.  To reach that goal, many reptiles and amphibians are on display and are utilized in our programming.  School groups and individuals who wish to help in the care for these animals can do so through our Adopt-an-Animal program. 
The cost for an adoption is $35.
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Friends of the CPD is dedicated to helping the Crawford Park District achieve its goals of continuing nature conservation and education in Crawford County.  Financial contributions by our Friends members helped build the Lowe-Volk Nature Center, preserve over 300 acres of parks, support community nature programs and develop an Astronomy Club!  The groups we serve in our community include day cares, public & private schools, home-school groups, assisted living centers, 4-H and Scout clubs, civic clubs and more!  Crawford Park District oversees the care and continued development of 6 public parks and nature preserves in Crawford County.  We appreciate your continued support and welcome you as a Friend of the CPD!  Please click on the DONATE tab to give!  Thank you for your generosity!
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2401 SR 598
Crestline, OH 44827
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  • HOME
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • CPD Park Rules
    • Employment with the CPD
    • Stormwater Demo Site
    • Quarry book available
  • Parks
    • Heckert Nature Preserve
    • Daughmer Prairie Savannah State Nature Preserve
    • Lowe-Volk Park >
      • Nature Playscape
    • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve
    • Sandusky Wildlife Area
    • Sears Woods State Nature Preserve
    • Unger Park
  • Programs & Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Educator Resources
    • Forest Friends Preschool
    • Junior Naturalist
    • Nature Camp
  • Conservation
    • Natural Resources >
      • Current Issues >
        • Emerald Ash Borer
        • Spotted Lanternfly
        • Asian Longhorn Beetle
        • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
        • Black Bear
        • Bobcat
        • Beech Leaf Disease
        • Oak Wilt
        • Tree of Heaven
        • Callerypear
      • Resource & Land Management
      • Surveying & Monitoring >
        • Bluebird Monitoring
        • Butterfly Monitoring
        • Citizen Science
      • Report a Land Concern
    • Flora & Fauna
    • Wildlife Emergency
  • Newsletters
  • Archives
    • Gallery >
      • Photo Archive
      • Water Carnival 2019
      • Animal Extravaganza 2019
      • Mud Day 2019
      • Kids Learning Tree
      • Daughmer Savannah Controlled Burn
      • Spring Wildflowers
      • Fall Color
      • Winter Scenes
    • Newsletters