Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The following is a list of lakes in Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources , there are approximately 50,000 lakes and small ponds, with a total surface area of 200,000 acres, and among these there are 2,200 lakes of 5 acres (2.0 ha) or greater with a total surface area of 134,000 acres. [ 1 ]
Zoombezi Bay (/ z uː m ˌ b iː z i ˈ b eɪ /) is a 22.7-acre (9.2 ha) water park owned by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium near Powell, Ohio just north of Columbus. The park sits on the site of the former Wyandot Lake Adventure Park, [1] which was purchased by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in 2006. Zoombezi Bay opened to the public on May 26 ...
Here are ten of the biggest natural lakes in Ohio and where they’re located. 1. Aurora Pond. Acreage: 345 acres. County: Portage County. Aurora Pond is a great place for those who love to fish ...
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is a metropolitan park in Pickerington and Columbus, Ohio, owned and operated by Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. The park has 1,608 acres (651 ha) with several trails and five overlooks for bird and other wildlife watching. [ 1 ]
Location: Mercer and Auglaize counties, Ohio, United States: Coordinates: 1]: Area: Land: 591 acres (239 ha) Water: 13,500 acres (5,500 ha) [2]: Elevation: 869 ft (265 m) [1]: Established: 1949: Administered by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources: Designation: Ohio state park: Named for: Grand Lake and St. Marys: Website: Official website: Grand Lake; Location: Mercer / Auglaize counties ...
Between 1891 and 1972, the lake was filled using water from the Olentangy River. The water source was subsequently provided by the city of Columbus municipal water supply, at a new location on campus near the location of the original lake. [4] In 2014, a well was dug to feed the lake from groundwater, eliminating the need to use municipal water ...
Charles Mill Lake is a quiet and enjoyable place for boating, camping, fishing, hunting, or hiking. [3] The lake is located in both Richland County (near Mansfield) and Ashland County (near Mifflin), with the dam located in Ashland County. This lake is located on the Black Fork of the Mohican River. Many local residents refer to Chales Mill ...
The kettle lake was made in the last ice age by the glacier that covered 2/3 of Ohio. [ citation needed ] When Ada May Burke and Sally V. May received the land, they donated it to Columbus Audubon , who then converted the land into a public preserve.