Dive The Abyss.
One of the finest freshwater dive sites in the Tri-State area. Sunken features, 60-foot trenches, and freshwater jellyfish if you're patient.
What's down there.
Scuba diving at the park is regarded as one of the finest freshwater spots in the Tri-State area. Even a mask and snorkel can provide hours of fun and education. Visibility on a clear day can sometimes reach 15 feet or more, and there are many easy entry points.
The average water depth is 30 feet with many shelves, rock formations, fish, and plant life. If chasing large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish sounds like fun, one can experience a wide variety of wildlife. On a lucky day you may get to see the very rare and delicate freshwater jellyfish.
One gentleman tells a story of having his mask knocked off by a 5-foot catfish. We've personally seen them close to 4 feet long, but they are not aggressive. There's also a sunken boat (a cabin cruiser), purported vehicles, and a few bottom trenches that are 60 feet deep — the largest of which we call The Abyss.
30ft average. 60ft at The Abyss. One sunken cabin cruiser on the bottom.
Three reasons.
Spring-Fed Water
We pride ourselves on our clean spring-fed water. It is officially tested twice each season and is rated one of the lowest bodies of water in Ohio as far as contaminants. We rarely need to treat the water — and never with copper sulfates — so a wide range of plant life thrives alongside turtles, small fish, and other surprises.
Diverse Landscape
Shelves, rock formations, fish, and plant life at every depth. If chasing large-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish sounds like fun, there's a wide variety of wildlife down there.
Natural Wildlife
Playful schools of fish to the mesmerizing beauty of freshwater jellyfish gliding gracefully through the currents. A rare find anywhere.
Who trains here.
Many organizations have dived at the Ledges, including law enforcement, fire and rescue teams, and local dive schools. Local scuba schools have set up training courses and delineated an assortment of bottom sites. These quality, self-insured dive schools are regular to the quarry, and events are sometimes scheduled — including a Halloween Dive, Treasure Dives, and Scavenger Hunts.
Law enforcement and Fire & Rescue dive teams from the Tri-State area also do their training and practices here. Group rates available — call the office for details.
Some of the best scuba spots in the Tri-State area.
Before you suit up.
- Valid C-card required. Open Water or higher. Present at the gate, no exceptions.
- Dive buddy required. Solo diving is not permitted regardless of certification level.
- Dive flag on the surface. You share the quarry with swimmers during operating hours. The flag keeps everyone safe.
- No collecting, no spearfishing. Leave the features and the bottom as you found them.
Drop in on a Northeast Ohio classic.
Day dive pass at the gate. Dive-and-camp packages available. Call for group rates.