Children 14 and under may fish in Mallard Lake, while adults with fishing licenses are permitted to fish on Evergreen Lake. Learn More about the Oak Openings Region. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark Airport Hwy. Swan Creek is a wild place in an urban setting. The creek has created steep slopes and embankments along its meandering course, affording visitors beautiful views of the lush floodplain.
Spring brings an impressive show of wildflowers.
101 Wildwood is an unusual combination of beautiful natural areas and former estate buildings and grounds. One of the best tallgrass prairies in Ohio is preserved here. Streams have cut deep ravines through the hardwood forest on their way to the Ottawa River. The former estate home, now called the Manor House , is a gracious Georgian Colonial residence. The House is open for public tours Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Park District Headquarters are located here.