State parks offering Thanksgiving dinners
COLUMBUS - Leave the Thanksgiving
cooking and cleanup to us! The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites you and your family to gather at an
Ohio State Park Lodge to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast this year on Thursday, Nov. 25. Reservations are required for locations and can be made by
contacting the state park lodges directly.
Burr Oak State Park Lodge - Burr Oak’s
Thanksgiving Day
dinner is available from noon-4 p.m. Diners will enjoy a plated Thanksgiving dinner with your choice of
entrée including oven roasted turkey or apricot and orange marmalade glazed ham and all the traditional
side dishes. Reservations must be made by Nov. 18; (740) 767-2112.
Deer Creek State Park Lodge
- Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving buffet at this centrally located lodge.
Available from 11:30
a.m. to 3 p.m., the buffet will feature oven
roasted turkey, ginger glazed ham, sweet potato casserole and
more traditional favorites. Reservations: ,
(740) 869-6311.
The Lodge at Geneva State Park
– The Lodge at Geneva’s Thanksgiving meal to-go, featuring dishes prepared by Horizons Restaurant, is available to order by
calling (866) 806-8066. Pick up times run every
15 minutes, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hueston Woods State Park - The Thanksgiving buffet at Hueston Woods is available from noon-6 p.m. Dine on traditional favorites such as herb roasted turkey,
sweet corn with roasted peppers, and sweet potato casserole. Reservations: (513) 664-3527.
Lake Hope State Park – Get your holiday favorites to go at Lake Hope State Park. Place your order by 3p.m. on Nov. 18 by
calling (740) 596-0601. You can pick up your
order at the lodge the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Maumee Bay State Park – The Thanksgiving buffet Maumee
Bay from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Buffet options include roasted turkey,
spiced maple syrup glazed ham, mashed
potatoes, and a selection of seasonal desserts. Reservations: (419) 836-1466.
Mohican State Park
– Spend this Thanksgiving surrounded by
the beautiful views of Pleasant Hill in Bromfield’s Dining room. A
plated dinner, offered from 11a.m. to 3p.m., allows diners to choose their favorite
entrees. Reservations can be made at (419) 938-5411.
Punderson State Park – There are two days to enjoy a dine-in
or carry out Thanksgiving meal at Punderson State Park. Enjoy traditional favorites
such as roasted turkey or ham. Reservations:(440) 564-9144.
Salt Fork State Park
- Gather with friends
and family at Salt Fork this year. Holiday favorites such as roasted
turkey, prime rib, garlic mashed potatoes
and more will be offered from 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. Reservations: 1 (800) AT-A-PARK.
Shawnee State Park
– The buffet at Shawnee State Park is available on Thursday, Nov. 25 from noon p.m. to 6 p.m. It features holiday favorites such as oven roasted turkey,
bourbon glazed ham, cornbread stuffing, and more. Reservations: (740) 858-6621.