ODNR - Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair

What is the Tallgrass Prairie?

Come see a representation of the tall grass prairies once found throughout Ohio.

More than 85 species of prairie plants were transplanted from locations across the state. Species in this display include: big bluestem, Indian grass, purple coneflower, gray-headed coneflower, whorled rosinweed, prairie dock, stiff goldenrod.

A new feature is an Ohio native species garden that encourages visitors to "go native" rather than plant invasive species.

There is also a helpful information booth next to the prairie with a district preserve manager on hand all day to answer any questions you may have.

Learn more about one of Ohio's most important landscapes - its wetlands. A new outdoor exhibit includes several types of wetlands found in Ohio, as well as a variety of native turtle species. This exhibit is located behind the information booth.