History & Mission

The Sandusky County Park District was created on December 7, 1973. It was created because of an opportunity to develop an abandoned quarry operation into a public park. The property was owned by the State of Ohio, and with the establishment of an Ohio Revised Code 1545 Park District, a lease agreement could be made. In the years that followed, with great volunteer effort, that area became what is now known as White Star Park.
The Sandusky County Park District Mission Statement:   Preserving natural areas for public appreciation, education, and recreational use.
The Park District’s thirteen facilities cover 2328 acres and include Blue Heron Reserve, Countryside Park, Creek Bend Farm, Decoy Marsh, Green Creek Twp Property, Muddy Creek Reserve, Mull Covered Bridge, North Coast Inland Trail, Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area, Shelley Wetland,  Tea Kaufman Homestead, White Star Park, and Wolf Creek Park. Total park attendance is approx. 150,000 visitors per year with over 300 programs & presentations annually. 

The Park District is governed by a three member, volunteer Board of Park Commissioners who have been appointed by the Probate Judge.   2013 Park Board: Jim Fails, Brad Lawrence, Sharon Wilson

 Park District income is derived from a 1 mill property tax levy that was passed in 2007. This 10 year levy brings in approximately $1,000,000 annually. Additional income comes from user fees, grants, and donations.

   
White Star Park 1976

 
Current view of White Star Park