ODNR Safety Tips
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About Portage Lakes State Park
Portage Lakes State Park offer visitors a variety of outdoor recreational experiences.
Portage Lakes State Park History & Natural Features – From an important trading post for settlers and Indians to the recreational gem of today. Learn more about Portage Lakes State Parks.
Portage Lakes State Park Map & Trails – Find your way to great recreational opportunities.
Ever wonder how deep the lakes are? Portage Lakes Fishing Map
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Winter Safety
Winter activity safety is an important issue to keep in mind, especially around ice. When outside, please remember the following safety tips from ODNR:
Boating
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Travel is in a counter-clockwise direction.
Monday — Saturday
- 9:00 am — 12:00 noon
- Skiing
- 12:00 noon — 5:00 pm
- Speeding
- 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm
- Skiing
- 6:30 pm — 8:00 pm
- Speeding
Sunday and Holidays
- 9:00 am — 10:00 am
- Skiing
- 10:00 am — 2:00 pm
- Sailing
- 2:00 pm — 5:00 pm
- Speeding
- 5:00 pm — 6:30 pm
- Skiing
- 6:30 pm — 8:00 pm
- Speeding
Boating Safety
- Be prepared when you go out on the water. Use this Pre Launch Checklist to help you stay safe.
- Confident and safe boating relies upon the boat and each person aboard being properly equipped. Here is an Equipment Checklist from the ODNR to help you.
Buy your child a life jacket
- No one can watch a child every minute. Children less than 10 years of age must wear a life jacket on any vessel less than 18 feet in length.
- Learn More on ohiodnr.gov
Winterizing your boat
- Is the most important maintenance a boat owner can perform to help ensure safe boating.
- Winterizing Your Boat tips from ODNR can help.
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