Crook St. Wetlands

Crook St. Wetlands

Grafton, Ohio 44044

Birds of Interest

The ponds are not very deep, but they attract ducks, geese, and shorebirds in the proper seasons. The stone trail continues through a wooded area which is used by many woodland birds and can be a warbler migrant trap. Common Yellowthroats, Yellow Warblers, Red-eyed Vireos, and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers nest in the area.

About this Location

Crook Street Wetlands is part of the Lorain County Metro Park system. While not yet officially named, birders may park in the parking area when it is open or near the gate. The property was former farmland reclaimed and restored as the wetlands mitigation portion of the Cleveland Hopkins airport expansion.

A stone trail heads south from the parking lot area. The largest pond is adjacent to this path along the left-hand side. Be cautious if you walk along the trail adjacent to the ponds as there are many divots caused by muskrats. No trespassing signs also posted by the park system on properties adjacent to the site. Dogs are walked in the park as well.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Ed Wransky