![]() |
|
Located south of Gibsonburg on S.R. 300. Gravel roads and parking area. Site of the Park District's Maintenance Shop/Ranger Office.
Acquired 236 acres in Jan 1975 through lease agreement
with the state. Ownership by Park District in 1991. Prior to that, quarry
operation for mining limestone. Developed with federal Land & Water Conservation
Fund money and sale of scrap metal on site. Additional 336 acres acquired in
1995, 80 acres in 2000 with assistance of donation from Don
Miller of
Received the Outstanding Park Area Development Award from
the
Facilities include play equipment, tables, grills, well water, restrooms, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, playfield, nature trails, mountain bike trails, boat ramp, shelters, day camp area, accessible fishing platform, scuba diving, camping. NEW in 2008: horse trails, on CR 66 just north of CR 65.
White
Star Quarry is 15 acres
with a depth of 40'. Depth of tunnel near scuba access is 80'. Quarry is
available for non-power boating, fishing. Vessels must have a valid
Scuba Diving Information: Contact Divers Incorporated, 419-637-DIVE, www.whitestarquarry.com
2009 White
Star Swim Beach
Cost:
The beach house includes changing rooms and concession stand.
White
Star Campground is across from the park's main
entrance. Primitive sites are $15 per site per night. Sites with water hook-up &
electric hook-up are $25 per site, per night. Campground is open April 1 -
December 31 and each site includes a table and fire ring.
White Star reservable facilities:
3 picnic shelters - $40
Barn - $150
Shed (small section of barn) - $50 Special use permits available for special events, day camps, etc. Metal detectors on beach require special use permit, but may be used in all other facilities year-round.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE PARK DISTRICT (419)334-4495 OR 1-888-200-5577 Ranger Cell Phone: (419)355-7066 E-Mail: scpd@sanduskycountyparks.com Web Site: www.sanduskycountyparks.com
|