Grand Lake Saint Marys SP--West Bank Rd. Breakwall

Grand Lake Saint Marys SP--West Bank Rd. Breakwall

Saint Marys, Ohio 45885

Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park Official Website
Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park map

Also, see all the hotspots at:
St Marys River-Grand Lake Important Bird Area

Tips for Birding

There is a small parking lot at the Boardwalk Grill restaurant which is directly across the road from the breakwall. You can walk out on the breakwall, but it is easier to scan the breakwall from the bike path that runs along the shoreline parallel to the road. A scope can be useful, but binoculars are good enough for the breakwall as it is relatively close to the path.

About Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park

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Grand Lake Saint Marys lies along one of the country’s major migration routes. Waterbirds using the lake as a resting stop include Canada geese, ducks, grebes, swans, egrets, loons, herons, cormorants, and ospreys. Many ducks, geese, and heron also nest here. Bald eagles, magnificent birds long absent from the area, have again nested on the southwest corner of the lake at the wildlife refuge. Other animals of the park include fox squirrel, mink, raccoon, beaver, coyote, white-tailed deer and many others.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park Official Website and Josh King

Last updated February 17, 2023