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Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk

Tourist attraction β€’ City park

😠 This boardwalk is closed to the public due to structural instability caused by ice damage. It will likely require extensive repair or complete replacement of the wood pylons. There has been no timeline set for this work and it will likely remain closed for the summer. People often mention walk, boardwalk, Nice, fishing, closed, beautiful, birds, nice, area, Great,


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ξƒˆFront St, Galena, OH 43021

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (204 reviews)

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Permanently closed.

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: walk (20) boardwalk (17) Nice (8) fishing (7) closed (6) beautiful (6) birds (6) nice (6) area (6) Great (6)
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  • 1/5 Stephen S. 2 years ago on Google
    This boardwalk is closed to the public due to structural instability caused by ice damage. It will likely require extensive repair or complete replacement of the wood pylons. There has been no timeline set for this work and it will likely remain closed for the summer.
    17 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Nami H. 5 years ago on Google
    Not a great place but if you like walking, enjoying nature, you can definitely go here. I come from North Carolina, which is surrounded by mountains so there were many options for hiking, jogging, trekking. But here in I am still finding options 🀧. Hoover Mudflats Boardwalk, not a great one but not so bad.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lance B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool to walk on the boardwalk. Most people are fishing at the front part of the pier. So if you walk towards the end, it will be a lot more quiet and beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Melissa D. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice boardwalk, wasn't busy and we got to see many birds. Very nice short walk.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 T D W. 5 years ago on Google
    An awesome boardwalk that stretches out into the reservoir. Not a long boardwalk but it offers some amazing views of wildlife and of the reservoir. We spotted a dozen ducks, including a mother with her 5 little ducklings which my 2 year old loved to see. Not much parking with about 12 spaces, so if there's a lot of fishermen out on the pier, lot will fill out fast.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Luke K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love coming here. It's a short little boardwalk maybe like a quarter mile long. Nice little walk to see the hoover dam area. They have osprey nesting and a bunch of other birds in the area so it's a great spot to go bird watching. Nice to just sit and enjoy the area too.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Cheryl E. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice to visit the boardwalk. You can go all of the way out and see where the Ospreys are nesting which is awesome. A lot of people fishing so it was a little messy and hard to walk through them. But worth a stop.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Goddbod. Junya W. 4 years ago on Google
    met Gov. John Kasich there

  • 5/5 Jewelzzz 4. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous and peaceful

  • 5/5 Julie J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice walk, sometimes a bit crowded trying to walk the beginning part of it with all the Fisher men and women-always friendly though. Wish there were bench seats at the 2 widened places to sit and watch the view for a while.

  • 5/5 Paul P. 4 years ago on Google
    Super cool

  • 2/5 Eric W. 4 years ago on Google
    A little pricey, foods not bad.

  • 5/5 Andrea B. 4 years ago on Google
    This was so quiet and serene! It was beautiful.

  • 5/5 Phillip C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for a walk and enjoying nature.

  • 5/5 Deb M. 4 years ago on Google
    I love it!

  • 5/5 Lori J. 4 years ago on Google
    Taking a closer walk with our creator! Great oasis for deep spiritual uplifting!

  • 5/5 Duane M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great area to walk out and enjoy the reservoir

  • 5/5 Charles D. 4 years ago on Google
    A really cool place with a boardwalk that goes about 1500 feet into Hoover Reservoir. Great views of the water and of migrating birds. I'll definitely come back in the fall when they lower the water level to provide a better habitat for the migrations.

  • 4/5 Tsalagi56 4 years ago on Google
    Always a lovely walk on a nice morning or a moonlit night.

  • 5/5 p r. 4 years ago on Google
    Love to fish here for crappie

  • 5/5 Gerard H. 4 years ago on Google
    Bit of a surprise. Nesting osprey and beautiful views.

  • 5/5 Sriram U. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent boardwalk near hoover..quiet less crowded .lots of birds ..ospreys ,heron, king Fisher etc..

  • 3/5 mike b. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice views of Hoover reservoir. Can fish from boardwalk. Relaxing walk.

  • 5/5 Bill M. 5 years ago on Google
    Not a destination, but a quaint walk in a natural setting to observe numerous birds nesting, floating or soaring. Boardwalk is wide, clean and long. A fun place to walk and observe before or after a visit to the town square of Galena. Bring binoculars if you want to see some nesting birds up close!

  • 4/5 KCK1607 4 years ago on Google
    Sweet walk. Some railings in need of repair!

  • 1/5 Nate M. 3 years ago on Google
    corona has me down... and this place too! would love for it to open back soon!!! mask up Ohio!!!!

  • 5/5 Scott L. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great little secret place. The boardwalk could use some renovation but it's a nice place to get away and relax or take a date on. Fantastic views and a good atmosphere. One of my favorite places to spend some quiet time at!

  • 5/5 troy e. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and scenic

  • 4/5 Khalifa J. 3 years ago on Google
    The boardwalk is one of the hottest fishing spots in Galena. Whether wading or fishing off the boardwalk itself, there are plenty crappie and bass to be caught. I'm not much of a bird watcher, so I can't comment from that perspective. I only know it as a great fishing spot.

  • 5/5 jordan b. 3 years ago on Google
    Was closed for some reason

  • 4/5 David 614 6531235 U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful landscape (Original) Es un bonito paisaje

  • 1/5 _H5N2 3 years ago on Google
    Was locked shut and couldn't walk on it

  • 5/5 Richard O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot for birdwatching!

  • 5/5 Moe B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice wallboard and plenty of picture taking spots, trees with beautiful contrast of colors and shimmering lighting the background

  • 1/5 Wallace W. 3 years ago on Google
    It's closed. :-(

  • 5/5 Josh W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice peaceful place for a stroll or a little fishing off the boardwalk. It can get relatively busy at times.

  • 1/5 Dylan H. 3 years ago on Google
    It was closed... assuming for the winter season. We will see in spring! Looked to be quite small from the GPS view. Comes to a dead end about a half mile or less out. I do assume due to the signs that its a very good area to bird watch for Ospreys especially. My rating was due to no real postings about the closure other than at the closed gate they locked to the boardwalk. If I return and enjoy, I'll update my review!

  • 5/5 Jeremy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great winter time

  • 5/5 Tom C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service, menu has a wide variety, music on the weekend and warm weather w nice outdoor seating available

  • 3/5 Connie O. 4 years ago on Google
    So many fisherman with their chairs and gear on the boardwalk it was difficult to walk and enjoy it.

  • 5/5 Josh P. 4 years ago on Google
    A greatplace to walk. Pretty unique to the area, the nature around is beautiful!

  • 5/5 Kelly T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nature. Quiet. Awesome.

  • 5/5 nathan h. 4 years ago on Google
    Always just awesome. If you haven't been definitely should go

  • 4/5 Lisa W. 4 years ago on Google
    The boardwalk is so peaceful

  • 5/5 Jeff G. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a nice walk and a fantastic view.

  • 4/5 My Jazz j. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiet,nice walk,when water level high,fishing is good

  • 5/5 Josh Van D. 4 years ago on Google
    Neat place


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