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

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

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.