Lake Metroparks provides award-winning boating programs and small boat access at several parks.
Access to the Chagrin River, Grand River and Lake Erie combined with an award-winning, comprehensive boating education program makes Lake Metroparks a great place to boat in Northeast Ohio! Lake Metroparks manages several parks with small boat access facilities. These include:
Lake Metroparks offers a wide variety of boating programs year-round for all ages and abilities. Our fleet of more than 60 boats includes:
We offer all levels of instruction with every type of boat in our fleet, from the first-time boater to avid boat owners who wish to improve their skills. Scroll to the bottom of this page for a list of upcoming programs.
Lake Metroparks also offers the Ohio Boater Education Course—a NASBLA approved, mandatory boating safety course required for any person born on or after January 1, 1982 who will operate a powerboat more than ten horsepower.
The Spirit of America Program offers girls and boys in the seventh grade the opportunity to develop self-confidence, set goals, build social skills, practice self-control and demonstrate responsible behavior—all while having a great time learning to operate and maintain power craft, paddle craft and sail craft! This program is only for Lake County students who are in the seventh grade at time of registration. Click here for more information.
Available at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park during the summer operating season (from May 26 through Sept. 3, 2018). Early rentals beginning at 8 am on weekends and holidays. Weekdays beginning at 11 am. Cash or check only.
Sit-on-top Ocean Kayak Rental Fee: $10/hour single, $15/hour double, ages 16 and older (ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by adult)
Stand-up Paddleboard Rentals Fee: $10/hour single, ages 16 and older (ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by adult)
Lake Metroparks Paddle Card This card allows you to come to the beach and paddle as much as you want on stand-up paddleboards or sit-on-top kayaks. We will hold the card—all you need to do is bring your ID to the concession stand and time is taken when you rent.
Private 90-minute boating lessons are available for kayak, stand-up paddleboard, sailing and jet ski. Contact staff listed below or call 440-639-9972 for more information and availability.
Kayak: beginner, intermediate or advanced Fee: $30 includes instruction and use of Lake Metroparks equipment, $15 if using own equipment Contact Seth Begeman at 440-256-2118 x4821.
Stand-up paddleboard: beginner Fee: $30 includes instruction and use of Lake Metroparks equipment, $15 if using own equipment Contact Seth Begeman at 440-256-2118 x4821.
Sailing: beginner, intermediate or advanced Fee: $40 includes instruction and use of Lake Metroparks equipment, $20 if using own equipment Contact Leigh Garam at 440-585-3041 x6800.
Jet Ski: beginner or intermediate Fee: $60 includes instruction and use of Lake Metroparks equipment, $40 if using own equipment Contact Brian Davidson at 440-256-2118 x4110.