Independence Dam State Park

Website shows pros but not cons.

Pros - Park is tree-lined and beautiful. It's kept up well and seems safe for families. Good place for a walk and picnic. Not swarming with flies like some other places have been. Cons - Was there f...

Dam on Maumee

its a good view and you can fish there but after awhile you might get bored. Very peaceful and you can even have a picnic.

Pretty view of the Maumee River

We had planned on kayaking the Maumee, so we wanted to get up close to see it. Stopped at the park, which was clean, other than a plastic barrel on the bottom of the dam. Had nice look out area, nic...

Scenic stop on your way to anywhere

The peaceful stop along the Maumee River is perfect for fishing from the shore, or picnicing, hiking a bit or strolling in a park filled with Red Bud trees and other natural beauty.

Good family time

Cross over a lock from the Miami & Erie canal at the entrance to the park. Then pull into a parking place near the Independence Dam, or have a "get together" with family and friends in one of the shel...