Lakeside in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Perry Park

Lakeside Heritage Trail

— Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 —

Perry Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025

1. Perry Park Marker

Inscription. A family park with history related to a famous War of 1812 naval battle.

Erected 2023 by Lakeside Heritage Society. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 41° 32.722′ N, 82° 44.607′ W. Marker is in Lakeside, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Lake Front Drive and East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Lake Front Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 E 2nd St, Lakeside Marblehead OH 43440, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore

and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lakeside Daisy (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross Row (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bradley Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); Donald & Coralen Bettinger Park (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Bradley Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); This Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lakefront Bandstand (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bell Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeside.

Also see . . .
1. Welcome to the Lakeside Heritage Trail. One hundred and fifty years ago, the founders of Lakeside

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stood on the shores of Lake Erie envisioning a place for the faithful to gather in community. Since then, millions of people have been beckoned to this beautiful, peaceful sanctuary to deepen their connection to Lakeside’s timeless mission…

To enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and growth – spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically – while preserving Lakeside’s heritage.

With the new year, we welcome Lakeside’s 150th Anniversary – a time to honor the past, celebrate the present and look to the future. This exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration connects us to the mission through enriching religious life programs, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

2. 11. Perry Park. Then
In the 1880s, this quiet wooded area on the waterfront was known as the East End Grove. Lakesiders reached it by strolling down the Lakefront path, known then as Lover’s Lane. The visitors enjoyed the waterfront breezes, shaded lawn and picnics on leisurely summer days. The park has always been a recreational area with varied attractions, and in the 1890s featured a dirt bicycle track as well.

The Ross family and others builders started dotting the

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025

2. Perry Park Marker

landscape around the grove with new cottages at the turn of the century. As the population grew, so did the recreational choices. A bowling alley appeared in 1906, which was later replaced by tennis courts.

As a centennial recognition of Oliver Hazzard Perry’s historic victory in the Battle of Lake Erie, Lakeside chose to dedicate the park as Perry Park. The 1913 July 4th celebration was billed as “the best in the history of the resort’” and included various games and fireworks.

Now
Perry Park remains a popular recreation and gathering place. Pickleball courts are a recent addition to the existing tennis courts. The playground area has been updated and more picnic tables and grills added. The picnic area is home to Lakeside’s Wednesday Night Family Picnics that includes games, chalk drawing and musical entertainment – all of which carry the traditions of Perry Park forward into new generations. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)

Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025

3. Perry Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.