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    Summer Is In Full Swing, And Cleveland Metroparks Is The Place For Summer Water Rec Fun!

    News & Press | July 2012

    Summer Is In Full Swing, And Cleveland Metroparks Is The Place For Summer Water Rec Fun!

    Posted: July 24, 2012
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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:



    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-



    ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014



    Summers in Greater Cleveland are absolutely beautiful and there
    are plenty of fun recreation opportunities available throughout
    Cleveland Metroparks:



    SWIMMING



    Make a splash at any of the following swimming areas this
    summer:



    HUNTINGTON BEACH:  OPEN THRU AUGUST
    12*
    � FREE!



    11 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily � Huntington Reservation



    Discover the beauty of Huntington Beach, located on the shores
    of Lake Erie in Bay Village, while enjoying the surf, sand, sun,
    and ever-changing views of the lake.  Huntington Beach is
    located off Lake Road in Huntington Reservation in Bay Village.
    *Open weekends August 14 through September 5.



    HINCKLEY LAKE SWIMMING AREA:  OPEN THRU
    AUGUST 12
    � FREE!



    11 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily � Hinckley Reservation



    Hinckley Lake Swimming Area features picnic areas, grills, a
    waterfall dam, and more! Hinckley Lake Swimming Area is located off
    Bellus Road in Hinckley Reservation, between West and East drives
    in Hinckley Township.



    WALLACE LAKE SWIMMING AREA:  OPEN THRU
    AUGUST 12
    � FREE!



    11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily � Mill Stream Run
    Reservation



    Wallace Lake Swimming Area features a relaxing beach, the Quarry
    Rock Caf� concession stand, a baseball field, and paddleboat and
    kayak rentals (nominal fee). Wallace Lake is located off Valley
    Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, south of Bagley Road in
    Berea.



    LEDGE POOL &
    RECREATION AREA:
    OPEN THRU AUGUST 19 * PAID
    ADMISSION



    11 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily � Hinckley Reservation



    Ledge Pool & Recreation Area features the heated 80'x100'
    swimming pool, Ledge Rock Caf� concession stand, shore fishing at
    Ledge Lake, sand volleyball and basketball courts, and reservable
    picnic areas. Ledge Pool & Recreation area is located at 1151
    Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between Kellogg and State roads
    in Hinckley Township. The pool can be used by daily admission fee
    or season pass:



    Daily
    Admission:                



    Adults (ages 12 and over) - $5



    Children (ages 6 to 11) - $4



    Children (5 and under) - Free



    Senior Citizens (62 and over) - Free



    Lifeguards are on duty at all four swimming areas during posted
    swimming hours.



    FISHING



    Or, if you're looking to reel in the big fish or just to enjoy a
    day of relaxing fishing fun, these local fishing areas are sure to
    get you hooked on Cleveland Metroparks: 





    BIG CREEK
    RESERVATION




    • Beyer's Pond



    HINCKLEY
    RESERVATION




    • Judge's Lake


    • Ledge Lake


    • Hinckley Lake



    MILL STREAM RUN
    RESERVATION




    • Rocky River


    • Wallace Lake


    • Ranger Lake



    NORTH CHAGRIN
    RESERVATION




    • Chagrin River




    OHIO & ERIE
    CANAL RESERVATION




    • Ohio & Erie Canal




    ROCKY RIVER
    RESERVATION




    • Oxbow Lagoon


    • Rocky River



    SOUTH CHAGRIN
    RESERVATION




    • Chagrin River


    • Shadow Lake 





     A variety of fish can be caught including bass,
    trout, crappie, and bluegill.  An Ohio fishing



    license is required for ages 16 and older.



    BOATING



    Park visitors can paddle away into the summer on boating
    excursions at the following locations in the Park District:



    EMERALD NECKLACE MARINA - located in Rocky
    River Reservation, off Valley Parkway in Lakewood.



    HINCKLEY LAKE BOATHOUSE & STORE -
    located in Hinckley Reservation, off West Drive in Hinckley
    Township.



    WALLACE LAKE  - located in Mill Stream
    Run Reservation, off Valley Parkway in Berea.




    Fishing and boating areas are open daily, from 6 a.m. to 11
    p.m.



    For more information on any of the swimming, fishing or boating
    areas, call 216-635-3200 or log onto clevelandmetroparks.com.



    Make the best of summer with water recreation fun in
    Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.



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