The Chalet

People on a hayride
Family posing for a photo in front of a fireplace
Group of kids sitting at a table in front of a fireplace
Kids laughing while riding a toboggan down a hill

The Chalet at The Mill Stream Run Recreation Area is located at 16200 Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 & 82 in Strongsville – just off I-71 & the Ohio Turnpike. The natural beauty of Cleveland Metroparks provides the perfect backdrop for any season. The Chalet offers Spring, Summer and Fall Private Rentals of the Chalet and grounds including weddings. October is Fall Hayride Season and for a winter tobogganing adventure experience the thrill of plunging downhill at up to 50 mph on the tallest, fastest toboggan ice chutes in Ohio.

Cleveland Metroparks recently added over 9,000 square feet of bioswales to the parking lot at the Chalet. These bioswales capture the runoff from the parking lot, filter the pollutants before the water reaches the nearby East Branch Rocky River, and reduce the volume of stormwater that reaches the river by over 1.2 million gallons each year. The bioswales are planted with native plants and shrubs and will be maintained and monitored over time.

This project was financed in part through a grant by the State of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, under the provisions of Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act.

  • A full-day rental includes Chalet building and grounds, concession area, 2 canopy tents, and 3 hours of pre-event planning. For an additional fee amenities available for wedding ceremonies are 100 white wedding chairs for guests and an undecorated wedding arch for you to decorate to your wedding style.

  • 2024 HAYRIDES AT THE CHALET
    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 & 19; 5-9PM

    Make memories with family and friends this fall season. Come dressed in your favorite family friendly Halloween costume and enjoy a variety of festive fall activities including hayrides, DJ, games and dancing, and a variety of family entertainment, included in the cost of admission. The public tractor-drawn hayrides are offered on a first-come, first served basis and leave approximately every half hour. Hay wagons can be covered and operate rain or shine. Our side-load wagons are ADA accessible.

  • The natural beauty of Cleveland Metroparks provides the perfect backdrop for a toboggan adventure at The Chalet.  The twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes operate with or without snow through late February, weather permitting. Enjoy holiday parties during non-public hours for family, companies, and organizations. The concession area is available for rental at an additional fee. Learn more about public toboggan hours.

    For more information call 440.572.9990.

Rental Information

  • Fee: Varies based on event

  • Best for: Birthday Parties & Showers, Corporate Events & Meetings, Picnics & Shelters, Weddings
    Amenities: Canopy, Drinking Fountain, Electricity, Fireplace, First Aid/Lost & Found, Grills, Information/Assistance, Parking, Picnic Tables, Play Area, Restrooms, Shopping/Souvenirs, Volleyball Courts
    Activities: Picnicking, Tobogganing, Winter Activities

    To schedule a tour or make a reservation, call 440.572.9990.

    The Chalet Recreation Area is available for rentals, including family reunions, graduation parties, company picnics and weddings throughout the spring, summer and fall. The recreation area features cooking grills, picnic tables, a sand volleyball court, play field, swings and corn hole boards. An all-purpose trail is located near the Chalet and can be used for activities like bicycling, jogging, skating and walking. This multi-level facility provides an ADA lift to the main floor and a standalone ADA accessible restroom on the grounds, which includes flush toilets and running water.

    The Chalet Recreation Area is available for rent daily May through September from 10:30 a.m. -- 10:30 p.m. Rentals on Saturdays and Sundays are available as all day rentals only. Rental fee includes use of the building and grounds; additional rental options include the concession area and hayrides (October Only).

    Reduced day rates Monday through Friday make The Chalet Recreation Area an ideal meeting place. Plan your next staff or group meeting at the Chalet for a refreshing change of pace.

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Activities

Amenities

  • Canopy

  • Drinking Fountain

  • Electricity

  • Fireplace

  • First Aid / Lost & Found

  • Grills

  • Information / Assistance

  • Parking

  • Picnic Tables

  • Play Area

  • Restrooms

  • Shopping / Souvenirs

  • Volleyball Courts

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