At the Lodge
Ohio's newest state park, Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center offers a wide variety of activities and adventures for kids of all ages. The park began to take shape in 1975 along the Lake Erie shoreline, and the park's elegant lodge and outstanding conference facilities have proven ideal for business meetings, family vacations and other gatherings since it opened in 1991.
Maumee Bay Lodge is a 20-minute drive from downtown Toledo and close to popular northwest Ohio attractions such as Port Clinton, Put-In-Bay and Cedar Point. Easily accessible, it is within a two-hour drive of Cleveland and Detroit and three hours from Columbus.
There are plenty of activities every month of the year at Maumee Bay State Park Lodge.
Hike
Developed hiking trails include the Mouse Trail, a three-mile trail that winds through meadows and woods, and several miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and cross-country skiing. There is a 2-mile boardwalk, adjacent to the lodge, that winds through swamp and marsh wetlands, has interpretive signs, an observation blind and tower and is a wheelchair accessible loop.
Fish
Lodge guests are just steps away from Lake Erie, the "walleye capital of the world." The lake offers some of the best fishing experiences in the region and catfish, freshwater drum, small mouth bass and yellow perch are abundant. A man-made inland lake near the lodge offers additional fishing opportunities with two wheelchair accessible fishing piers.
Exercise
A fitness room at the lodge offers a complete line of cardiovascular and weight-training equipment.
Massage Therapist
Cost is $35 for 1/2 hour and $70 for 1 hour. Service is available year-round, must call the property directly to set up appointments prior to your arrival at 419-836-1466.
Golf
Maumee Bay features the links-style golf course found near the water. Designed by Arthur Hills, the course measures 6,136 yards from the white tees with a slope of 122 and U.S.G.A. rating of 69.6 all the way to 6,941 yards from the championship gold tees with a slope of 129 and U.S.G.A. rating of 73.3. The course is the site of regional qualifying for the U.S. Open. For tee times, call the pro shop at 419.836.9009.
Play Court Sports
The lodge features lighted tennis and basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, shuffleboard and horseshoes.
Swim
The lodge features a year-round indoor pool (open 7 a.m.-12 a.m.) and outdoor pool (open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day), whirlpools and a sauna. Lake swimming is easily accessible at the inland lake with 1500 feet of beach, as well as on the shore of Lake Erie.
New Kids Splash Area
Our pool area now features a variety of splash park fixtures. Kids can run under waterfalls or go over jumping waters. It is guaranteed fun for kids of all ages.
Cross-Country Ski, Ice Skate, Sled
Some say the park is at its prettiest with a dusting of snow on the ground. Plenty of outdoor, as well as indoor activities await the winter visitor such as cross-country skiiing, ice skating and sledding.
View Wildlife
In the spring and fall, visitors to Maumee Bay State Park can view warblers, flycatchers, vireos, tanagers and orioles from the boardwalk adjacent to the lodge. From November through April, visitors will find plentiful waterfowl as well as occasional tundra swans. This wetland habitat is also where monarch butterflies are raised, tagged and released each year. The Trautman Nature Center at Maumee Bay State Park offers state-of-the-art interpretive exhibits, interactive computer displays, an auditorium and wildlife feeding stations visible from viewing windows.
Learn
The Trautman Nature Center offers a variety of interpretive programs regularly to explore the nature and history of the park. For example, the Maumee Bay area occupies an important place in the history of the State of Ohio. The park is the site of numerous significant Native American occurrences. The area was once known as the Great Black Swamp because of the color of the soil and dark shade beneath the trees. Natives Americans, including the Ottawas and Wyandots, settled only near the well-drained lands beside the Maumee River and its tributaries.
Just for Kids
Maumee Bay provides hourly activities on weekends year-round. The children play games or participate in arts and crafts. They can also burn some energy at the outdoor playground. Many also enjoy visiting the arcade adjacent to the indoor courts.
New Children's Soft Play Area
A pirate ship and ocean scene provide the perfect spot for kids to explore their imagination in our new Soft Play Area.
Entertainment
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Amphitheater on park grounds features Saturday night entertainment. These events are free to the public and can include musical groups, magicians or improvisations. All events start at 7:00 p.m.
