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State Parks: Crane Creek
13531 West State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
(419) 836-7758
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Located on the scenic shore of Lake Erie, Crane Creek State Park offers a vast freshwater marsh and spacious sandy beach for enjoyment. This coastal environment is home to more than 300 species of birds. Herons, waterfowl, warblers, gulls and the magnificent bald eagle make this park one of the best birdwatching areas in the country.
Hunting and Fishing
- Walleye, yellow perch, bluegill, crappie, white bass, channel catfish and freshwater drum from Lake Erie
- Controlled hunting is permitted on the adjacent Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
- Waterfowl hunting is excellent in this area
- A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required
Boating
- Access to Lake Erie
- Private marinas near the park
Swimming
- 3,500-foot, sandy beach
- Latrines and changing booths are provided
Trails
- .5 mile boardwalk trail
- Wheelchair accessible boardwalk skirts several small ponds
- Good for birdwatchers
Picnicking
- Tables and grills are scattered along shoreline
- 1 picnic shelte available on a first-come, first-served basis
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Show sexy side with help of strip-tease workshops, see burlesque show [things to do]
Michelle L'amour and her dance troupe, the "Starlets", will present a Chicago Style Burlesque show at Kira's Oasis in Centerville today. Plus check out a day of Burlesque and strip-tease workshops for women only. The workshops (18 and older) begin at 12:15 p.m. and the burlesque show (21 and older) begins at 8:30 p.m. » More
What's happening this week
- An Evening with Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz at Far Hills
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Burlesque show, strip-tease workshops at Kira's Oasis
- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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What's happening this week
- An Evening with Mercy Me with special guests Tenth Avenue North and Jonny Diaz at Far Hills
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Burlesque show, strip-tease workshops at Kira's Oasis
- Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs at the Little Art
- In This Moment w/ In Fear and Faith, Agraceful and Motionless In White at McGuffy's House
- Okay Lindon, Me and Mountains, Vanity Theft at Blind Bob's
- Urban Jazz Coalition at Gilly's
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University of Dayton
- Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit at ArtStreet
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
Sinclair Community College
- Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at the Victoria
- Chad Mcdonald Cabo Wabo Challenge! at J-Alans
- Chay Budda and Excalibur - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
Wright State University
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