Quail Hollow State Park

State: Ohio

Address 1: 13480 Congress Lake Avenue

City: Hartville

Zip: 44632

Phone: 330-877-6652

Open all Year: Yes

Camp URL: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/quailhlw/tabid/783/Default.aspx

Full Hook: Yes

Quail Hollow is a landscape of rolling meadows, marshes, pine and deciduous woods surrounding a 40-room manor • Scenic woodland trails, gardens and the house offer a variety of natural and cultural experiences for visitors.

Camping
Primitive group camp is available on a reservation basis to incorporated organizations with up to 25 people
The camp includes a fire ring and picnic table
Water must be carried in and trash must be packed out
Parking, water and restrooms are 1/4 mile from the site

Tours and Park Programs
Quail Hollow State Park is devoted to the recreational study and appreciation of Ohio’s cultural and natural history
The former H.B. Stewart family home is primarily used for educational and community activities
Carriage House Nature Center features live animals and hands-on educational activities • Open every Saturday & Sunday afternoon from May through October, and by appointment at other times • Interpretive programs may be arranged upon request for classes or groups
Workshops and special events are held at Quail Hollow year-round including the Craft and Herb Fair in May, Reptile Day in August, and Christmas at the Hollow in December

Trails
8 interpretive nature hiking trails explore the unique natural habitats for which each is namedHaving fun at the pond at Quail Hollow
BridleTrail • 5 Miles • Moderate • Riders must bring their own horse, horses are not available at the park
Mountain Bike Trail • 5 Miles • Moderate
The Nature For All trail is a 2000 ft. paved interpretive trail for those visitors with a physical challenge • Brochures are available at the visitors center as well as along the trail
Portion of the Buckeye Trail passes through the park

Fishing
Fishing is recommended at the Shady Lane Pond but prohibited in the beaver pond on the park’s north border
A valid Ohio fishing license is required

Picnicking
4 picnic areas are located in the center of the park with tables, grills, and latrines close by
All picnic areas are available to the public year-round during park hours

Winter Recreation (conditions permitting)
Cross country skiing, equipment is available for rent
Ice skating
Sledding

More To Do
At the park’s visitor center, a certified Backyard Habitat site attracts a variety of wildlife and may be viewed year-round from inside the visitor center
One-way glass allows visitors an up-close look at animals while a hidden microphone brings birdsong indoors
A short walk from the visitor center is the 9,000-sq-ft. herb garden with more than 300 culinary, medicinal and scented herb plants
A playground, volleyball court, and basketball hoop are located at Shady Lane picnic area