Make Mother’s Day Magical with a Delicious Getaway at an Ohio State Park Lodge

Story and photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources

COLUMBUS, Ohio – This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to a memorable meal surrounded by the natural beauty of Ohio’s state parks. On Sunday, May 10, all 10 state park lodges will offer unique dining experiences designed to make Mom feel celebrated and cherished.

 From cozy brunches and elegant buffets to relaxing teas and specialty offerings, each lodge has crafted something special to suit every kind of celebration. Whether you’re gathering the whole family or planning a quiet, meaningful moment with Mom, Ohio’s state park lodges provide the perfect backdrop.

Mother’s Day Dining Options by Location:

• Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Cocktails and Crepes on May 10, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Reservations: 740-767-1210

• Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Reservations: 740-869-2020

• The Lodge at Geneva
  • Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet on May 10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Reservations: 440-466-7100 ext. 2

• Hocking Hills Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Tea on May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Reservations: 740-267-0741

• Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Brunch on May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Reservations: 513-664-3527

• Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Buffet on May 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Reservations: 419-836-1466

• Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Buffet on May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Reservations: 419-938-5411 ext. 320

• Punderson Manor Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Buffet on May 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Reservations: 440-564-9144

• Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Brunch & Mimosa Bar on May 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Reservations: 1-800-282-7275

• Shawnee Lodge & Conference Center
  • Mother’s Day Buffet on May 10, from noon to 5 p.m.
  • Reservations: 740-858-6621

Ohio State Parks and the Great Ohio Lodges also have plenty of other events scheduled for the spring season. Be sure to check the ODNR events calendar for more information about all the great activities being planned across the state.

For overnight accommodations at Ohio State Parks Lodges, contact 1-800-282-7275 or visit greatohiolodges.com. To make reservations at the Lodge at Geneva, call (866) 806-8066 or visit thelodgeatgeneva.com.

Recognized as the No. 1 state park system in America with the 2025 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft provides exceptional outdoor recreation and boating opportunities by balancing outstanding customer service, education, and conservation of Ohio’s 76 state parks and waterways.

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