Portage Lakes State Park
Portage Lakes State Park is a state park located in New Franklin, Ohio around the Portage Lakes.[2] The eight Portage Lakes encompass 2,034 acres (823 ha) used for boating, fishing, and swimming.[3] The Ohio Department of Public Works turned over maintenance of the lakes to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation in 1949.[4]
Portage Lakes State Park | |
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Location in Ohio | |
Location | Stark, Ohio, United States |
Coordinates | 40°58′09″N 81°33′25″W[1] |
Area | 411 acres (166 ha) |
Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m)[1] |
Established | 1949 |
Governing body | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Website | Portage Lakes State Park |
References
- "Portage Lakes State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Portage Lakes State Park". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- "Portage Lakes State Park: Activities". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- "Portage Lakes State Park: History". Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
External links
- Portage Lakes State Park Ohio Department of Natural Resources
- Portage Lakes State Park Map Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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