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Sandusky Headwaters Preserve

2400 SR 598, Crestline, OH 44827
Sandusky Headwaters Preserve (SHP) is the newest park addition to the Crawford Park District opening on October 21st, 2021. This park was formed from funds through the H2Ohio project in collaboration with the Ohio Division of Natural Resources. The H2Ohio project is a comprehensive water quality initiative working to address severe water quality issues throughout Ohio caused by a variety of issues ranging from nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from fertilizer, failing drinking water systems, and failing sewage systems from outdated infrastructure.

SHP encompasses 38 acres of scenic riparian bottomland and wetland adjacent to the headwaters of the Sandusky River, two man made wetland ponds, four man made vernal pools, a recreated wetland/marsh prairie, and deciduous upland old growth forests with ancient trees over 200 years old. Home to bountiful wildlife, Sandusky Headwaters Preserve offers countless opportunities to nature watch as this park is open for passive recreation only.

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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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Crawford Park District
2401 SR 598
Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-9000
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Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm
​Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Closed Sunday


​ Park grounds, Preserves and Natural Areas are open daily
   sun-up to sun-down for your outdoor recreation enjoyment. 
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  • HOME
  • About
    • CPD Park Rules
    • Employment with the CPD
  • Parks
    • Carpenter's Bottom Natural Area >
      • Carpenter's Bottom Map/Directions
    • Daughmer Prairie Savannah State Nature Preserve >
      • Daughmer Directions
    • Heckert Nature Preserve >
      • Heckert Map/Directions
    • Lowe-Volk Park >
      • LVP Map/Directions
      • Nature Center
      • Nature Playscape
    • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve >
      • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve Video
    • Sandusky Wildlife Area >
      • SWA Map/Directions
      • SWA Aerial
    • Sears Woods State Nature Preserve >
      • Sears Map/Directions
    • Unger Park >
      • Unger Map/Directions
      • Unger Park Multi-Use Trail
  • Programs & Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Educator Resources
    • Junior Naturalist
    • Nature Camp
  • Conservation
    • Natural Resources >
      • Current Issues >
        • Emerald Ash Borer
        • Beech Leaf Disease
      • Report a Land Concern
    • Flora & Fauna
    • Wildlife Emergency
  • Gallery
    • Animal Extravaganza 2023
    • Living History
    • Mud Day
    • Halloween Family Fun Night 2023
    • Daughmer Savannah Controlled Burn
    • Spring Wildflowers
    • Fall Color
    • Winter Scenes
  • Newsletters
  • Archives
    • Photo Archive
    • 2022 Levy Videos
    • Stormwater Demo Site
    • Quarry book available
    • Surveying & Monitoring >
      • Bluebird Monitoring
      • Butterfly Monitoring
      • Citizen Science