Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
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| Type | Nature reserve |
| Location | Swanton, Ohio |
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark is the largest metropark in existence. It is a nature reserve located in Swanton, Ohio that is part of the Toledo Metroparks. It hosts over 180 rare species of animals, which is more than any other Ohio region, and is one of the 200 "Last Great Places on Earth", according to The Nature Conservancy. It is located southwest of the Toledo Express Airport, and it contains sand dunes and several rare plant species.
There are over fifty miles of trails in Oak Openings Preserve, which took its name from the region in which it is located. The park hosts the Beuhner Center, a unique, interactive nature center, and frequent scout camping.[1]
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