State Park · Ohio, United States
Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park is a state park in Ohio, United States, established in 1968.
State Park · Ohio, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Henry, Ohio, United States |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 41.4103° N, 83.8778° W |
| Managed by | Ohio state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mary Jane Thurston State Park
Mary Jane Thurston State Park is a 105-acre (42 ha) public recreation area one mile west of Grand Rapids in Wood and Henry counties, Ohio, United States. The state park lies along the south bank of the Maumee River near remains of the historic Miami and Erie Canal. It is named for Mary Jane Thurston, a schoolteacher from Grand Rapids who bequeathed land for the establishment of a park. The park's year-round recreation includes hunting, fishing, boating, picnicking, and camping.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Grand Rapids, Ohio |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 1 mile west of Grand Rapids |
Airports near this park
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- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) · Detroit, United States · 61.7 miles away
- Windsor International Airport (YQG) · Windsor, Canada · 76.3 miles away
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) · Cleveland, United States · 105.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mary Jane Thurston State Park?
Mary Jane Thurston State Park is in Ohio, United States (41.4103° N, 83.8778° W).
When was Mary Jane Thurston State Park established?
Mary Jane Thurston State Park was established in 1968, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Mary Jane Thurston State Park?
The nearest town is Grand Rapids, Ohio. about 1 mile west of Grand Rapids.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Ohio — Wikipedia list of Ohio state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Jane_Thurston_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).