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Tinkers Creek State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Nature of the Area
The majority of Tinkers Creek State Park is maintained in its original state as a swamp and marshland. These wetlands owe their existence to the glaciers that invaded Ohio during the Pleistocene Ice Age. Glacial features include moraines, kames and eskers. Moraines were formed when a glacier remained stationary for a long period of time leaving hills of boulders, sand and gravel. Kames are deposits of sand and gravel that fell through holes in the ice leaving circular hills. Eskers are deposits of sand and gravel that dropped through ice tunnels leaving long serpentine mounds. Many fine examples of these glacial features are found in the region.
This part of Ohio is known for the number of naturally occurring lakes. Hugh blocks of ice broke free from the glaciers creating depressions which filled as the ice blocks melted. These are known as kettle lakes. Over the ensuing 10,000 years, these lakes have partially filled with sediment leaving boggy wetlands with unique assemblages of plants. Buttonbush -lder and swamp white oak are predominate.
During the spring and fall migration periods, the marsh provides food and shelter for thousands of waterfowl. Mallards, wood ducks and Canada geese nest in the marshlands each year. In addition, woodcock, rail, gallinule, snipe, heron and bittern are often sighted. Beaver and muskrat are common residents.
Trails
Picnicking
Fishing and Hunting
History of the Area
The region of Tinkers Creek before European settlement was extremely valuable to Native Americans. This area is one of the highest points of the state and lies - the watershed divide in Ohio. The nearby Cuyahoga River flows north to Lake Erie, while the Tuscarawas (through the Muskingum) drains to the Ohio River. This proved advantageous as transportation by canoe from Lake Erie to the Ohio River was possible with only one 8-mile overland portage. The old Indian portage path traveled from the Cuyahoga to the Tuscarawas. This area became an important trade center for both pioneers and Indians. Cheesemaking was one of the early industries of the area (which was often referred to as Cheesedom. Nearly as soon as the first settlers arrived did cheesemaking commence. By 1834, northeast Ohio cheese controlled the southern markets. Eventually, canal and rail transportation increased the areas importance.
In the years prior to the states acquisition of the land, the area was a private park known as Colonial Spring Gardens. The park was situated around a 10-acre, man-made lake and offered recreational opportunities. The state of Ohio purchased the land in 1966 and
in May 1973, Tinkers Creek was dedicated as a state park.
More Info
Ohio has 73 state parks that offer a variety of outdoor experiences.
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Area Attractions
Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve is located adjacent to the state park and features extensive marshes. A 1.5-mile trail, known as the Seven Ponds Trail, features a boardwalk through the wetlands. An observation deck has been constructed to allow visitors excellent views of waterfowl. The preserve is open during daylight hours and is accessible only on foot. Parking is available on Old Mill Road in Aurora.
West Branch State Park, located east of Ravenna, offers opportunities for camping, fishing, swimming, hunting and boating. The city of Aurora is home to the popular Six Flags World of Adventure.
Area Campgrounds
Punderson State Park Campground
Newbury, OH
(440) 5642195
Stow Silver Springs Park
5238 Young Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
(330) 689-2759
Cherokee Park Co
3064 State Route 43
Kent, OH
(330) 6732964
Stow Silver Springs Park
5238 Young Rd
Akron, OH
(330) 689-2759
Heritage Barn
5238 Young Rd
Akron, OH
(330) 689-2759
Portage Lakes State Park
5031 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH
(330) 644-2220
Hosmer Lake
16070 Tavern Rd
Burton, OH
(440) 834-9190
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp
3392 State Route 82
Mantua, OH
(330) 562-9100
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
12414 Nelson Ledge Rd
Garrettsville, OH
(440) 548-2716
Cherokee Park Co
3064 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH
(330) 6732964
Mogadore Reservoir
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-2672
Hidden Valley Camp Ground
7515 Doak Dr
Ravenna, OH
(330) 2972175
Valley View Lake Park
8326 Ferguson Rd
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 626-2041
Koa-Streetsboro Cleveland Se
187 State Route 303
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 650-2552
Stow Silver Springs Park
3760 Darrow Rd
Stow, OH
(330) 689-2700
Woodside Lake Park
2486 Frost Rd
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 626-4251
Dover Lake Waterpark
1150 W Highland Rd
Northfield, OH
(330) 467-7946
Mar-Lynn Lake Park
187 State Route 303
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 650-2552
Country Acres Campground
9850 Minyoung Rd
Ravenna, OH
(330) 358-2774
Akron Mogadore Reservoir
2578 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-2672
YMCA Mogadore Park YMCA
2578 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-2672
Countryside Camp Ground
2687 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH
(330) 6282212
Kool Lakes Camp
12990 Nelson Ledge Rd
Garrettsville, OH
(440) 548-8436
Traveler's Woods
11922 Brosius Rd
Garrettsville, OH
(330) 527-4232
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Party Line Beverage & Bait
424 W Turkeyfoot Lake Rd
Akron, OH
(330) 644-4494
Fisherman's Shack
3294 S Main St
Akron, OH
(330) 645-9256
November Gun Bait & Tackle
1437 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-0138
Bass Boss Bait Inc
2934 Arcadia Rd
Akron, OH
(330) 628-9147
Long Lake Bait & Tackle
855 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH
(330) 6442901
West Branch Marina
8109 Cable Line Rd
Ravenna, OH
(330) 296-9209
West Branch Bait & Tackle
5353 State Route 14
Ravenna, OH
(330) 297-9901
TMF Sports Shop Inc
4081 Sandy Lake Rd
Ravenna, OH
(330) 296-2614
Akron Wholesale Live Bait
1856 Conley Rd
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-2679
Mogadore Bait & Tackle
780 Randolph Rd
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-9872
Sunrise Bait & Tackle
948 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH
(330) 864-5480
Manda Bait & Tackle
947 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH
(330) 644-6774
Anchor Bait & Tackle
2618 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH
(330) 628-3343
Falls Outdoor Sports
2719 Front St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
(330) 929-9977
Gander Mountain
2685 Creekside Dr
Twinsburg, OH
(330) 405-2999
Springfield Lake Bait & Tacle
2365 Canfield Rd
Akron, OH
(330) 733-3327
Kame's Sport Center
Akron, OH
(330) 535-2637
Angler's Mail
6495 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 884-7877
Reptile Specialists
5561 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 888-4194
Parma Bait & Tackle
5341 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 398-9877
Atlantic Gun & Tackle
7594 Chippewa Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 5262176
L & D Bait & Tackle & Txdrmst
18508 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 226-3474
Frank's Tackle Co
10802 Madison Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 961-4000
Travelrods Limited
14600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 221-3993
Atlantic Gun & Tackle
5425 Northfield Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 475-5240
Kulis Freeze Dry
725 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH
(440) 232-8352
Parma Bait
5561 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 888-4194
Shine's Live Bait
1287 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH
(216) 431-9090
Ted's Bait & Tackle
4417 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 651-5321
Chagrin River Gillies
1540 Chagrin River Rd
Gates Mills, OH
(440) 4232291
Weldon Tackle
18613 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 531-2907
Bob Phillips Elec Co
1064 Ravenna Rd
Kent, OH
(330) 673-5202
Pier Grill
3224 Cleveland Memorial Shrwy
Cleveland, OH
(216) 281-4900
Fishing Pier
22464 Lake Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 356-5650
A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charters
6861 Chadbourne Dr
Cleveland, OH
(216) 642-5556
JT Sport Fishing Charters
3618 E 65th St
Cleveland, OH
Unverified listing
A Reel Thrill Charter
5415 Amherst Dr
Cleveland, OH
(440) 887-0463
Fishing Boat Charter
4315 Royalton Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 237-9303
Pine Lake Trout Club
17021 Chillicothe Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH
(440) 5432331
Area Resorts and Lodging
Cottage Vacation Rentals
330 N Prospect St
Ravenna, OH
(330) 525-5563
Punderson Manor Resort
11175 Kinsman Rd
Newbury, OH
(440) 564-5465
Bluegreen Vacation Club
5595 Transportation Blvd # 110
Cleveland, OH
(216) 7502100
Last Resort Animal Haven & Pet
8370 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 729-7387
Sheraton
1989 Front St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
(330) 929-3000
Courtyard By Marriott Akron
4047 Bridgewater Pkwy
Stow, OH
(330) 945-9722
Residence Inn-Akron
120 Montrose West Ave
Copley, OH
(330) 666-4811
Radisson Inn Akron Fairlawn
200 Montrose West Ave
Copley, OH
(330) 666-9300
Radisson Hotel Akron City Ctr
20 W Mill St
Akron, OH
(330) 3842500
Carino Collection Hotels & Resorts
15300 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 878-9400
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
7325 Engle Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 243-8564
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Cleveland Airport Marriott
4277 W 150th St
Cleveland, OH
(216) 252-5333
Vacation Resorts International
24748 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH
(440) 232-6007
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 378-9191
Clarion Cleveland South
5300 Rockside Rd
Independence, OH
(216) 524-0700
Courtyard by Marriott Airport South/Middleburg Heights
7345 Engle Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 243-8785
Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski
7100 Riverview Rd
Peninsula, OH
(330) 657-2334
Marriott Hotels & Resorts Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
127 Public sq
Cleveland, OH
(216) 696-9200
Hyatt Regency Cleveland
420 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH
(216) 5752234
Radisson Hotel At Gateway
651 Huron Rd E
Cleveland, OH
(216) 377-9000
Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resorts
Cleveland
Hudson, OH
(330) 656-4489
Holiday Valley Ski Resort
Cleveland, OH
(216) 556-3700
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Cleveland, OH
(440) 542-2349
Sheraton Airport Hotel Cleveland
5300 Riverside Drive
Cleveland, OH
Unverified listing
Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Indpnd
6001 Rockside Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 524-9280
Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resort
Northfield, OH
(330) 467-2242
Alpine Valley Ski Area & Party
10620 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 285-2211
Alpine Valley Ski Area & Party Center
10620 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 729-9775
Twinsburg Travel & Cruise
9337 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH
(330) 963-0033
Tinkers Creek State Park