If enjoying a well-rounded life includes recreational opportunities for such activities as swimming, jogging, cycling, golf, disc golf, tennis, youth sports, and more, then outdoor life in the Upper Sandusky area offers family fun in bunches.

There is plenty of space for recreation. Activity locations abound, and they include:

• Campgrounds, two in Upper Sandusky and one in nearby Nevada, which combine to offer campers 400 connections for electric and water hookups. The sites also provide individuals and families significant areas for swimming and fishing.

• Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area is located eight miles south of town and features large sections of prairie and marsh which are a designated refuge and habitat to deer, waterfowl, and various other wildlife, including the endangered bald eagle. The area is managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and among its 8,000 acres are set-aside sections for hunting and fishing, or simple nature watching.

• Springville March Nature Preserve and Black Swamp Area is a preserve of the Ohio Nature Conservancy where various wildlife abounds.

• Indian Trail Caverns, featuring the largest cave network in Ohio and historic to the Indians, fascinates local and out-of-town visitors each year.

• Wyandot County Fairgrounds is home to various community events, including one of Ohio’s biggest agricultural fairs. 

• Golf courses include 3 public and 1 private course.

Six beautiful parks present various pastime activities for every season of the year. Upper Sandusky parks are framed like canvas paintings with their river bank waterways, countless trees, hills and dales, and vast greenways.

Local commons are:

• Harrison Smith Park, located east of downtown, features an outdoor pool, sheltered picnic area, multiple playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, softball field, fishing pond, covered pedestrian bridge and the Rotary Club Band Shell.

• Stepping Stones Park, which is bordered by the Sandusky River, is a beautiful setting for walkers, runners, skaters and bikers. There are three gazebos available for use, including an oversized gazebo contributed by the local Lions Club. The park derives its name from the large stones set in the river by early settlers, making it easier to cross the river.

• Bicentennial Park features a climbing structure for kids, a picnic shelter, skating rink and skateboard bowl.

• Reservoir Park, the city’s 37-acre water reservoir east of town, is a favorite destination for family reunions. It is popular for its disc golf course, fishing and boating activities.

• Reservoir Park II, brand new and recently connected to Reservoir Park by paved paths, is the city’s second vast reservoir grounds. It is located on 125 acres and offers water recreation and sporting space for year-around activities.

• Water Works Park, home to local softball games, has been a point of reference for athletic achievements for many children and adults in Upper Sandusky. Water tower diamond is a primary site for youth baseball.