Discover the Beach Ridge Area at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, the hub of adventure nestled in the woods at the region’s largest Metropark. Beach Ridge is home to two unique attractions, the Cannaley Treehouse Village and the 12-mile Beach Ridge Singletrack Mountain Biking Trail.
Stay overnight in the trees, wake up to a hot cup of coffee at The Wheelhouse, and warm up on the FitPark Ride Mountain Biking Skills course before tackling the singletrack that winds across six bridges and a variety of optional obstacles.
After a day of exploring globally significant Oak Openings habitats, unwind at The Wheelhouse by Earnest Brew Works where local food trucks serve dinner and craft beer is featured on tap.
Stay the night in the trees in the nation's largest public treehouse village. Choose from five overnight treehouses and three elevated tent platform for a one-of-a-kind camping adventure.
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Set at the trailhead of the Beach Ridge Singletrack, The Wheelhouse is a welcoming spot in the woods to meet friends and family. Enjoy locally brewed beer from Earnest Brew Works, a variety of coffee drinks, and a rotating lineup of evening food trucks.
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The 12-mile singletrack, with five loops, offers fast riding with optional obstacles throughout to increase the difficulty if you’re game for the challenge. The natural terrain of northwest Ohio is a great place for riders of all abilities and fitness levels to get started.
Built and maintained by volunteers with guidance from Metroparks pros, the trail features unique bridges and scenic, narrow paths. Beach Ridge is one of three trailheads - along with Springbrook and Buttonbush - each with parking and restrooms (see map for locations).
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🔹 Other Camping Locations at Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
White Oak Campground: Primitive sites for individual or group campers. Amenities include restrooms, a picnic shelter and fire rings at each site. Firewood is available for $5 plus tax (credit card only). Camping is available year-round.
Springbrook Campground: Primitive sites for individual or group campers, including two sites with horse corrals (sites #5 & #6). Features a primitive restroom, picnic shelter, and fire rings. Firewood available for $5 plus tax (credit card only). Closed December 1 – March 31.
Caretaker's Cottage: A quaint cottage nestled in Oak Openings Preserve, comfortably sleeping up to eight guests.
The Pine Ridge Chalet: A secluded retreat in a pine plantation, sleeping five with space for an outdoor gathering of up to ten.