The quarry was formerly operated by the White Star Company before being repurposed into a recreational facility.
The water contains underwater artifacts purposefully submerged for scuba divers to explore, including boats and vehicles.
The park serves as a popular regional site for scuba certification training due to the controlled, deep-water environment.
The limestone walls of the quarry provide a natural windbreak for the swimming beach area.
White Star Park is part of the larger Sandusky County Park District, which emphasizes local conservation.
White Star Park Quarry Beach is a former limestone quarry turned recreational swimming area located in Gibsonburg, Ohio. The water clarity is exceptionally high due to the quarry's deep rock basin, making it a destination for scuba diving, swimming, and kayaking. The beach area features a sandy shoreline specifically cordoned off for swimmers, separated from deeper zones used for diving. The surrounding park encompasses over 800 acres of land including wooded trails and open space. The quarry's depth reaches up to 40 feet in certain sections, attracting technical and recreational divers throughout the season. Visitors access the beach through a regulated pass system managed by the Sandusky County Park District.
From the elevated path looking down at the turquoise contrast of the deep quarry water against the limestone cliffs.
Bring water shoes, as the quarry bottom can be rocky and uneven near the shoreline.
Check the official website for beach pass requirements before arrival, as availability is often limited.
Arrive early on weekends to secure a spot, as the sandy beach area is compact and fills up quickly.
Assuming swimming is permitted outside of the designated beach zone or without a proper pass.
Open seasonally from late spring through early autumn; beach access is weather-dependent.
Swimmers must remain within the designated roped-off beach zones for safety reasons; divers must adhere to all certification and flag requirements.
