Buck Creek State Park

Category: State park in Springfield, Ohio

Address: 1976 Buck Creek Ln, Springfield, OH 45502, USA

Phone: +19373225284

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–11PM

Monday: 6AM–11PM

Tuesday: 6AM–11PM

Wednesday: 6AM–11PM

Thursday: 6AM–11PM

Friday: 6AM–11PM

Saturday: 6AM–11PM

Reviews

Kera McGill

Oct 25, 2022

Awesome place to hike.

Douglas Young

Oct 23, 2022

Early and Late season camping is the best. No crowds crisp air.

Brent French

Oct 23, 2022

Took grandkids ti the park for a little bit. Not sure if I enjoyed the park or the kids. Bathroom were locked up so if they had to go.... well in the woods we went.

Jay Conley

Oct 23, 2022

Beautiful especially during fall

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Questions & Answers

Is there boat, kayak, and/or canoe rentals?

kiersten hatton | Oct 30, 2018
Hanna Elizabeth McCown | Oct 30, 2018

Yes there are! You can rent a kayak for $50 dollars for a full day, $30 for a half day. Canoes are $75 for a day, $50 for a half. You can rent them at the marina, which is separate from the main entrance. Have fun!

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Is there cabins rent?

john hodge | Oct 30, 2019
Tom | Oct 30, 2019

Yes, go to this link to check availability. https://ohiostateparks.reserveamerica.com/

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Are there places to ride road bikes?

mike davis | Oct 30, 2019
Aaron Sarven | Oct 30, 2019

Yes there are paved bike trails

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Do they have showers to rinse off?

George Scott | Jul 1, 2022
Bill Kelley | Jul 1, 2022

Yes they do

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Is buck Creek good for swimming ?

Christas Channel | Oct 30, 2019
Rick Simmons | Oct 30, 2019

Check the website to be sure but I think that the bacteria level is too high to swim

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pet friendly camping or not?

Ralph O'Hara | Oct 30, 2019
Tommy Whitt | Oct 30, 2019

Nice park

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How much a night does the cabins cost??

Dylan Harper | Oct 30, 2018
Teri Meade | Oct 30, 2018

There is a 2 night minimum. It's like 300 for the 2 days

What kind of fish is at the lake, Thx

Rodney Ray | Oct 29, 2020
Karen Fair | Oct 29, 2020

Bluegill, Crappie, Bass, Catfish, Carp

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Can you jet ski at buck creek

Crissy Thomas | Oct 30, 2019
Kim Barcelona Burkett | Oct 30, 2019

Yes

How can I make a reservation for kayaking?

Rivka Shalom | Jul 31, 2022
Josh Rider | Jul 31, 2022

There is no reservations needed. But your kayak has to have a legal up to date registration sticker, and all safety requirements by the state.

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Can you camp with a tent?

Junior Wood | Oct 29, 2021
Kasandra Riley | Oct 29, 2021

Yes u can and they have it next to the bathroom as well its nice

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If I want to watch the sunset at Buck Creek state park, what area of the park should I go to for the best veiw?

Jackie Cutlip | Oct 29, 2020
Ginger Clark | Oct 29, 2020

The beach by the marina

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Do they have campsites for the hole summer and leave your camper all year?

David Shackleford | Oct 29, 2020
Martin ONeal | Oct 29, 2020

No

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Fishing worth getting a guide

Jay Jacoby | Oct 29, 2020
Shane Bennett | Oct 29, 2020

I really don't think so

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Do you have showers there in the campsite?

Big Chilly | Oct 30, 2019
CPYT Gaming and Vlogs | Oct 30, 2019

Yes

Are there any cabins with boat docks

Walter D Letner | Oct 30, 2019
Lyle Alexander | Oct 30, 2019

No

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Is the water having algae where supposed to go Saturday if it's not algae in there and is it free to go there

Aubrie Sanders | Oct 30, 2019
Zac mercer | Oct 30, 2019

It is free to go and boat, but need an Ohio boating and fishing license to do either activities. There is algae in the water yes in most parts.

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Are there grills at buckcreek state park

Carolyn Messer | Oct 30, 2019
jt roberts | Oct 30, 2019

Not always...

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Do they have hiking trails?

Lucy Beachy | Oct 30, 2019
Jim Kerns | Oct 30, 2019

Yes

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I know dogs are not allowed on the designated swimming beach. But is there an area (doesnt have to be a "beach") that we can go swimming WITH our dog?

Shayna Perigo | Oct 30, 2018
Randy Payne | Oct 30, 2018

I always took my labs on other side of the lake Off of the horse trails. Of course always has to be a leash. Check the ranger station.

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Can i fish?

Michael Ecker | Oct 30, 2018
Eric Frost | Oct 30, 2018

Yes will need a fishing license

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How much does it cost too rent a cabin

Tiffany Jones | Oct 30, 2018
Terry Davis | Apr 2, 2022

How much does it cost now?

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Do it have a tent site

Lynn Butler | Oct 30, 2018
Dianne Banker | Oct 30, 2018

Yes they have tent sites amd non-electric sites.

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Can I put my tent up and camp for a week does it cost how much

Thomas Drummond | Oct 30, 2018
Rick Washburn | Oct 30, 2018

$18 a night for tent with electric

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Do they allow dogs at the beach?

Amanda J. S | Oct 30, 2018
None None | Oct 30, 2018

The park is located in an agricultural area and offers about 2,000 acres of land and 2,000 acres of water. Dogs are allowed at this park including on the over 7.5 miles of hiking trails, at the beach, at the picnic areas and in the campgrounds. Pets must be leashed, cleaned up after and are not allowed inside any buildings. This park allows hunting in designated areas. To get there from Columbus, take Interstate 70 west to exit #62. Take Route 40 west 3 miles to the first traffic light, then turn right on North Bird Road to Buck Creek Lake. The park is about 48 miles from Columbus. To get there from Columbus, take Interstate 70 west to exit #62 to Route 40 west. Go 3 miles to the first traffic light and turn right on North Bird Road to Buck Creek Lane.

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Is responsible metal detecting prohibited?

Anthony Sigmon | Oct 30, 2018
Doug Brown | Oct 30, 2018

No i have seen many people using them on the beach and in a lot of the popular Shore fishing area's. Good Luck hope you find something Priceless.

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Can you park a rv there and live there year round

chris unroe | Oct 30, 2018
Trina Brooks | Oct 30, 2018

I think they close up the RV park in the winter.

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Is it possible to ride bicycles from the campground to the Buck Creek Rail Trail on the South end of the park?

Regina Hopewell | Oct 30, 2017
Elizabeth Wolfe | Oct 30, 2017

Yes, you can ride from the campground to the Buck Creek rail trail and back. I figure you probably have your own bicycle but the camp ground does rent bicycles by the hour if needed. You can also ride from the parking lots Buck Creek State Park on Croft Road, and from the Buck Creek State Park beach parking.

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Do they have hike-in primitive camp sites away from the general camp grounds?

Tyler Ewing | Oct 22, 2022
Kera McGill | Oct 22, 2022

A few I believe.

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Can you rent jet skis at this beach?

Charles Miller | Aug 30, 2022
Rebecca | Aug 30, 2022

No

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Is there a canoe launch for those who have their own canoes/kayaks?

Emily P | Jun 1, 2022
Zeff Moreno | Jun 1, 2022

You can do either

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Who is the manager at Buck Creek?

Joyce Short | Jun 1, 2022
Charles Miller | Jun 1, 2022

There are park rangers there. The highest ranking ranger on duty is the manager.

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Are any of the cabins pet friendly?

brandie france | Apr 2, 2022
donnie daves | Apr 2, 2022

You would have to call the park office to see

Do the have horses they rent for trail rides

Tay Gross | Apr 2, 2022
Christiaan | Apr 2, 2022

No,I can say with certainty that there are no stables. Bill Peters is correct - they do have designated trails for hiking but honestly I'm not sure if they are able to be used for horses.

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Are golf carts allowed?

Joseph Fette | Oct 29, 2021
Suzanne Steiner | Oct 29, 2021

I would think so. Cars are allowed. I do not know for sure. This park was empty on a beautiful Sunday. We saw very few cars and most of the people were at the beach area.

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Is there a water station to fill up your RV tank at the campground?

jystenger | Oct 29, 2021
Mordecai Veldt | Oct 29, 2021

There are several spigots throughout the campground, and a dedicated dump tank and potable water station on the road to/from the campground area.

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Can you go rock hunting or gem hunting here?

Angela Slayback | Oct 29, 2021
Pam Phillips | Oct 29, 2021

Yes, as long as it's not a restricted area....

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Are you allowed to ride quads on any of the trails? I've seen trails marked for snowmobiles.

David Choiniere | Oct 29, 2021
Ido Reviews | Oct 29, 2021

I believe you are but I'll try to find a number to ask and let you know for sure.

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How big is the lake

Diana Scheiderer | Oct 29, 2021
Alex Crawley | Oct 29, 2021

Big enough to boat, jet ski, fish or swim

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How much are tent camping sites

St S | Oct 29, 2021
Amanda Jobin | Oct 29, 2021

You can have up to 3 tents per site but no more than 6 people

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How many tent campsites

Gene Hancock | Oct 29, 2021
Jaqavion Gomez | Oct 29, 2021

About 100 non electric and electric all together

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How deep is the lake

terry lemon | Oct 29, 2021
Thomas Armes | Oct 29, 2021

Up to 35' main lake average 12' back part is about 3'

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Is the reservoir open for swimming now

Elliannia Blackburn | Oct 29, 2021
Bill Kelley | Oct 29, 2021

No but it want be long

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Does this park allow campers to be parked for the season?

Jennifer Johnson | Oct 29, 2021
Bill Kelley | Oct 29, 2021

Yes

Are pontoons available for rent?

Shirley Walker | Oct 29, 2021
Aidan Raymond | Oct 29, 2021

Go down to the Marina and ask the gift shop person.

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Is this a good place to find geodes

Sarah Roswell | Oct 29, 2021
Clif Perryman | Oct 29, 2021

I did not see any, but it rained the whole weekend we were there.

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Are there bike trails in or near the park

Karen Siefring | Oct 29, 2020
Stephen Penny | Oct 29, 2020

Not for off road mtn b iij king only the paved trail as stated above but never the less a beautifull ride. Joh Bryan or Momba at Huffman Dam

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Is there WiFi in the camping area?

michele mcmurchy | Oct 29, 2020
Pink Diamond | Oct 29, 2020

No

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Are boats allowed on the water for night fishing

LOUIS M SMITH JR | Oct 29, 2020
Rhonda Roberts | Oct 29, 2020

yes they are

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Can you rent boats

Debora Brokschmidt | Oct 29, 2020
You Know | Oct 29, 2021

I actually think you can, I'd go to the visitors center to find out... It's the first building on the right as you go in.

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Can you swim and are pets allowed? What are camping prices for Rv with water electric and sewer

Debora Brokschmidt | Oct 29, 2020
Richard Grabill III | Oct 29, 2020

Yes yes and not sure

Where do you register when arriving for camping?

Bryan Kaufman | Oct 29, 2020
Peter Janney | Oct 29, 2020

If you reserved online,you don't have to register just go to your campsite

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Is there a charge to put a 21foot camper on the campsite and how soon can we do this. Looking for April 2020

Judy Randall | Oct 29, 2020
Linda Hall | Oct 29, 2020

The number is 937-322-5284 .

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When does the beach close for the season

freddy carpenter | Oct 30, 2019
Gretchen Barger | Oct 30, 2019

There are no lifeguards at this location so the beach really doesn't close. However, in late fall the water level is lowered so part of the lake bed becomes exposed.

Is there water hookups on the sites at Buck Creek in ohio?

Pat Kalinauskas | Oct 30, 2019
Patti Galloway | Oct 30, 2019

The only ones i remember are the host sites

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Do cabins have air conditioner?

Sally Foster | Oct 30, 2019
David Wine | Oct 30, 2019

Yes they do.

What amenties do cabins have?

Yolanda Bradshaw | Oct 30, 2019
David Wine | Oct 30, 2019

It comes with a full kitchen fridge and stove and pots and pans tv satlite tv air conditioning. I was staying in a 2 bedroom.

Is there WIFI at the cabins? And is there a swimming pool?

Cj | Oct 30, 2019
K mack | Oct 30, 2019

No wifi/cabin it's a Beach 🙃

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Is WiFi available at the campground?

Jennifer Moon | Oct 30, 2019
Alex Lockwood | Oct 30, 2019

No

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How much to camp

Carrie Sowers | Oct 30, 2019
Brenda Coe | Oct 30, 2019

Around $21.00 per night I think.

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When is the Fall Festival this year, October 2019.

Karen Tyson | Oct 30, 2019
jt roberts | Oct 30, 2019

Check with the park KT. Just call 'em

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How close is the camping from the beach or swimming area?

Eugena Perkins | Oct 30, 2019
Jerry Oliver | Oct 30, 2019

Not far away

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Can you have contained campfires? At the beach & or campsites?

Eugena Perkins | Oct 30, 2019
Shawn Harris | Oct 30, 2019

Yes you can have campfires but not at the beach

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How much for camping? Tent sites, also tent sites with water & electric? Just covering all basis. Also is there a shower house?

Eugena Perkins | Oct 30, 2019
Cynthia Lewis | Oct 30, 2019

Yes there is electricity on all camp sites, there is a host family there to help with that. There are showers, restrooms and a water pumping station. They also have cabins like apartments, fully equipped. The sites prices is something they'll inform you of.

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How is the fishing in mid November?

Jeff Cress Sr | Oct 30, 2018
Dan Morgan | Oct 30, 2018

Never fished there we take the kids to the beach there but I have herd it was good

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How soon can you make a reservation.

Ilva Richards | Oct 30, 2018
Jim Kerns | Oct 30, 2018

Call them!

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Hiii Tomorw, Oct, ,7 , its warm and i want to ask "is the beach open tommorw, is there any pepole tomorrow in the beach?

zaid abid | Oct 30, 2018
Leslie Vandriel | Oct 30, 2018

They usually close after the holiday

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Are you allowed to bring a large tent to the beach area? Also, are there grills available in the picnic area?

Bartee Family | Oct 30, 2018
Danny Marshall | Oct 30, 2018

They have a lot of picnic areas on both sides of the lake,they have camping area but not on the beach.They went cabins also, very nice ,they also have a beach in camping area..

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Does the tent sites have electricity and showers

Kiana Edwards-burnett | Oct 30, 2018
Judy Gawelek | Oct 30, 2018

Only used the beach.

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Are there shaded camp sights at Buck Creek State park?

Laurel Benefiel | Oct 30, 2018
Thomas Hall | Oct 30, 2018

Yes

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Do y'all have tv to watch or kids can play the game on

Rose Rigsbee | Oct 30, 2018
Thomas Hall | Oct 30, 2018

No

Are they any lake restrictions on September 1, 2018 due to opening duck/geese season?

Richard Blommel | Oct 30, 2018
Randy Payne | Oct 30, 2018

You'll have to call the game warden at buck creek, I can't remember.

How much does it cost to dock a boat at the marina per night?

Austin Miller | Oct 30, 2018
Team ZipperLips | Oct 30, 2018

I'm not sure, I only use the ramp. So sorry for the delayed answer. I've been a bit under the weather.

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Do they allow inner tubes in the swimming area?

Ronda Mato | Oct 30, 2018
aretha crockran | Oct 30, 2018

Yes

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Can I pitch a tent anywhere, if theres a designated spot, where?

Eric Anderson | Oct 30, 2018
Eric Frost | Oct 30, 2018

Their are designated spots around the back of the resevior you can google Buck creek state patk campsites and it will give all info

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How much does it cost to swim and do activities there?

Christina Mitchell | Oct 30, 2018
Kurt Lofton | Oct 30, 2018

There is no entrance fee to the park. These are Ohio State Parks not Indiana or Michigan.

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Do they have boat rentals

Bob Howard | Oct 30, 2018
Scott Edwards | Oct 30, 2018

No

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Does the beach have a concession stand?

Donna Salyer | Oct 30, 2018
Liam Byrd | Oct 30, 2018

Nope you bring your own cooler

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Also, I never been to this park are the group sites clean?

kiersten hatton | Oct 30, 2018
Jim Bell | Oct 30, 2018

Clean, cabins, green areas, shoreline!

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Do you have camp grounds available?

Lois Keith | Oct 30, 2018
holly boss shelton | Oct 30, 2018

After memorial day is usually how it has been

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I stayed there last year and staying there next week, but I can't remember if blankets/ bedding is supplied. Anyone know or remember?

Steven Curry | Oct 30, 2018
Jim Bell | Oct 30, 2018

Bedding is supplied. No prob.

Do they have kayak rental?

arpita bhowmick | Oct 30, 2018
Stacie Williams | Oct 30, 2018

Nope

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Layout of cabins?

S Harrison | Oct 30, 2018
john huber | Oct 30, 2018

Yeah check the website they should have pictures of the inside and outside of the.

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Are any of pet friendly cabins part of new renovations? #6 we have reserved for weekend of June 15-16. Thanks.

Patty R | Oct 30, 2018
Harry Miller | Oct 30, 2018

The web site will tell you which ones are pet friendly

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How much does it cost for three days 14 th,15th and leave on the 16 the

Mary Duffey | Oct 30, 2018
Trina Brooks | Oct 30, 2018

Look on the website. Its easy

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when will the 2018 boat dock lottery be held

Tim Greene | Oct 30, 2018
Keith Crews | Oct 30, 2018

I think March but would contact them for exact date.

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Is there swimming

Latricia Ruggles | Oct 30, 2017
Elizabeth Wolfe | Oct 30, 2017

Yes, there is a lake there you can swim in.

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Are we aloud to used a generator at our camp site?

Debbie Thomas | Oct 30, 2017
Debbie Thomas | Oct 30, 2017

We don't have an electrical site... Can we use a generator on a non electric site

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Is the park closed after labor day?

Express Painters LLC | Oct 30, 2017
Chan S | Oct 30, 2017

The park closes at 11pm daily.

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