Welcome to Sandy Ridge Reservation, a scenic wetlands area located in North Ridgeville, Ohio. This beautiful nature reserve is a haven for bird-watching enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of bird species in its lush surroundings. The reservation also features a visitor center and a stunning garden that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Sandy Ridge Reservation provides a serene and peaceful environment for visitors to connect with nature and experience the beauty of the outdoors. With its picturesque landscapes and abundant wildlife, this destination is a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Come and explore Sandy Ridge Reservation, where nature's wonders await.
Reviews
Love having this park in my backyard. Excellent for birding, walking, or running. Dogs not allowed on loop by pond. There is a 0.7mi loop that you can bring them on, but beware ticks!
Wonderful Lorain County park and bird sanctuary. Pair of eagles nesting with two eaglettes, swans, egrets, sandhill cranes, herons, a variety of ducks, geese, and song birds. My last walk there also revealed rat snakes warming on the rocks and a baby turtle crossing the path toward the water. There are many jack-in-the-pulpit spring flowers seen walking through the woods, squirrels and chipmunks and the sound of woodpeckers, tree frogs, bullfrogs. There is a playground and clean bathrooms too. No dogs allowed except for a short side walk apart from the bird sanctuary.
Sandy Ridge is one of the best birding spots in the area and you will almost always encounter people with cameras and binoculars, so if you wonder what that cool bird is, don't be afraid to ask, somebody probably will be having to tell you. The main loop is also popular with walkers and anyone who enjoys nature.
Except for one optional observation point which is ip a slight hill, the path is flat, wide, and smooth. The loop is very open so you can always see where you are, and it's practically impossible to get lost. The part in the woods can be a little damp in the spring but I've never seen it actually flooded, and it's always well maintained.
Wonderful nature preserve, good for long walks in beautiful woods.
The park added a challenge this season is to walk and figure out which are plastic birds and which are real ones. It makes the walk really interesting some of the real ones looks like plastic lol. Good luck with this fun Challenge if you decide to do the walk.
Parking is free, there are additional parking lot when peak time.
The park opens at 8:00am and they just adjusted the hours to open until 7:00pm instead of 4:00 please check before you head there.
If you like observing wildlife then you will love this place. Beautiful grounds, nice walking loop surrounded by so many different kinds of animals. There is a bald eagle nest which is amazing.
Love this place, a great quick mile, with lots to see.
Good, quick and easy hike. The loop is pretty scenic going around the pond. It was fully covered with snow, it looked extra beautiful.
This place is unreal. It feels like another world once you pass the woods. The pond and the trail around its simply beautiful. Loved the combination.
Location
6195 Otten Rd, North Ridgeville, OH 44039, United States
Hours
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Monday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Tuesday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Wednesday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Thursday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Friday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Saturday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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Sunday
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
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