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    CLEVELAND METROPARKS IS THE BEST PLACE TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF SUMMER WATER RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

    News & Press | May 2013

    CLEVELAND METROPARKS IS THE BEST PLACE TO ENJOY A VARIETY OF SUMMER WATER RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

    Posted: May 28, 2013
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    BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263, rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com  -or

    MARJORIE THOMAS  - 216-635-3204, met@clevelandmetroparks.com



        With the summer season gearing up, there are plenty of ways to beat the heat in Cleveland Metroparks. 



    SWIMMING


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



    HUNTINGTON BEACH:  JUNE 1 - AUGUST 11 and WEEKENDS THROUGH LABOR DAY � 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.



    HINCKLEY LAKE SWIMMING AREA:  JUNE 1 - AUGUST 11 � 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:  JUNE 1 - AUGUST 11 � 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 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:  MAY 25 - AUGUST 18 � 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, between Kellogg and State roads in Hinckley Reservation 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 (65 and over)             Free



    Season Passes:

    Individual                                         $70

    Family   (Tax District)                        $115

    Family (Non-Tax District)                  $145



        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


    HUNTINGTON RESERVATION



    • Lake Erie


     MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION





    • Rocky River (Bagley to Bennett roads)
    • Wallace Lake
    • Ranger Lake
    • Bonnie Park Picnic Area Pond



    NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION




    • Chagrin River



     OHIO  & ERIE CANAL RESERVATION



    • Ohio & Erie Canal


    ROCKY RIVER RESERVATION



    • The Oxbow at Lagoon Picnic Area
    • Rocky River  (Scenic Park to Bagley Rd.)


    SOUTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION



    • Chagrin River  (S. Woodland Rd. to Liberty Rd.)


    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 horizon on boating excursions at the following locations in the Park District:


    EMERALD NECKLACE MARINA - located in Rocky River Reservation, off Valley Parkway in Lakewood. (kayak rental available)


    HINCKLEY LAKE BOATHOUSE - located in Hinckley Reservation, off West Drive in Hinckley Township. (rowboat, electric motor boat, canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard, pontoon boat and paddleboat rental available)


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

    (paddleboat,and kayak rental available through August 11, no private vessels allowed)





        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, log on to clevelandmetroparks.com or call 216-635-3200.


        Have a great time with water recreation fun this summer in Cleveland Metroparks - Discover, Enjoy, Protect!


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