FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263 -or-
ERIC BARNETT - 216-635-7014
With the summer season almost upon us, there are plenty of fun
recreation opportunities in 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
Season
Passes:
Individual (Tax District) - $70
Individual (Non-Tax District) - $80
Family (Tax District) - $110
Family (Non-Tax District) - $140
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
HINCKLEY
RESERVATION
- Judge's Lake
- Ledge Lake
- Hinckley Lake
MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION
- Rocky River
- Wallace Lake
- Ranger Lake
NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION
OHIO & ERIE CANAL RESERVATION
ROCKY RIVER RESERVATION
SOUTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION
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.
Have a great time with water recreation fun this summer in
Cleveland Metroparks - part of your life, naturally.
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