Cleveland Metroparks Is A Great Place To Enjoy Summer!

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                                                  
                               

• 
  

  Beyer's Pond

  
  

 HINCKLEY
RESERVATION

• Judge's Lake



• Ledge Lake



• Hinckley 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.