Lake Metroparks aspires to be inclusive of all citizens and works to create accessible parks and programs. We are dedicated to making each person’s visit as safe, clean and enjoyable as possible. Please utilize this site to assist you in planning a trip to any of our 39 parks.
Find location details and maps here.
Lake Metroparks provides seniors and others with mobility impairments access to enjoy nature beyond the parking lot in several of our parks. Paved accessible trails, paths or boardwalks are found in the following parks:
Chagrin River Park (Brambleside Loop Trail & Reeves Trail) Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park (Harbor View Boardwalk) Farmpark Girdled Road Reservation (Valley View Overlook Trail) Greenway Corridor Lakeshore Reservation (All Peoples Loop Trail, Meadow Edge Loop Trail, Ramble Lane Trail & Warbler Way) Penitentiary Glen Reservation (Glen Meadow Loop Trail) Veterans Park (Lookout Trail, Mallard Point Trail & Patriots Loop Trail)
While some of our trails are easy and flat, others are uneven and difficult for some visitors. If you or a loved one would like to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Lake Metroparks and cannot journey down the trail without assistance, trail cart tours are for you! Scheduled throughout the year, each adventure highlights the scenic wonders and unique features of Lake Metroparks.
Click here for information about upcoming scheduled trail cart tours.
Lake Metroparks offers programs and activities modified to fit the needs and skills of people with physical, sensory or developmental disabilities. Click here for more information.
Sensory packs are drawstring bags filled with tools to experience Penitentiary Glen Reservation with ease. The packs include noise-canceling headphones (adult and child sizes available), fidgets and a timer. Each pack includes a booklet that contains a Velcro choice board with indoor and outdoor options, a visual schedule and a “first, then” schedule. A laminated copy of a social story is also included. Sensory packs can be borrowed from 9 am to 4:30 pm and must remain onsite. Please visit the Nature Center front desk to reserve a pack.