Reservations may be made online, 
by phone, mail,
or in person.
- A $50 refundable deposit is required of Lake County residents wishing to reserve a picnic shelter.
- Residents living outside Lake County pay a $50 refundable deposit and a $25 rental fee.
Payment can be made in person, by phone, online or by mailing the reservation information to Lake Metroparks Registration Department, 11211 Spear Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077.
Lake Metroparks Registration Department
11211 Spear Road
Concord Twp., OH 44077
440-358-7275 or
1-800-669-9226.
Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
At Lake Metroparks, we are committed to protecting your privacy and creating a safe and secure online environment for anyone who visits and uses our reservation system on our site.
Click here to view Lake Metroparks’ Privacy Policy and Security Statement.
Add a specialized nature program to your family or group visit to Lake Metroparks. Various topics and general discovery hikes available.
Fee: $4 per person, minimum $40 (1- to 2-hour program)
For information call 440-256-2125.
Chagrin River Park (Reeves Road Entrance)
Located on Reeves Road in Willoughby. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers a playground, sand volleyball court, hiking trails, fishing in the Chagrin River, a recreational field and electricity.
Click here to reserve
Chagrin River Park (Rural Drive Entrance)
Located on Rural Drive in Willoughby. The shelter capacity is 75 and has electricity. The park offers hiking trails, fishing in the Chagrin River
and modern restrooms.
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Chapin Forest Reservation - Twin Ponds
Located on Hobart Road in Kirtland.
The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers a playground, recreational field, volleyball, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, ski rental, pond fishing and a fireplace in the shelter.
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Chapin Forest Reservation - Quarry Shelter
Located on Route 306 in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 75, and overlooks a small pond. This park offers hiking trails and pond fishing.
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Concord Woods Nature Park
Located on Spear Road in Concord Twp.
The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers a playground, electricity, hiking trails, pond fishing and a fireplace in the shelter.
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Girdled Road Reservation
Located on Radcliffe Road in Concord. The shelter and surrounding area can accommodate up to 250 people. This park offers electricity, a ballfield, playground, hiking trails and pond fishing.
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Gully Brook Park
Located on River Road in Willoughby Hills. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers
restrooms, a hiking trail and a playground.
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Helen Hazen Wyman Park
Located on Painesville Warren Road in Concord Township, alongside Big Creek. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers restrooms, a playground, fishing in the Grand River and Big Creek and a game field.
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Hidden Valley Park
Located on Klasen Road in Madison, alongside the Grand River. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers a playground, electricity, hiking trails and fishing in the Grand River.
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Lakeshore Reservation
Located on Lockwood Road in Perry, on the shores of Lake Erie. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers electricity, a sundial, a paved All Peoples Trail and access to the Lake Erie shoreline.
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Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Located on Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers hiking trails (some paved), Nature Center with gift shop, Wildlife Center, pond fishing and a fire ring near the shelter.
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Riverview Park
Located on Bailey Road in Madison alongside the Grand River. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers electricity, winter sledding and a fire ring near the shelter.
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Veterans Park
Located on Hopkins Road in Mentor. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers electricity, a playground, fishing, hiking trails (some paved) and a fireplace in the shelter.
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In addition to the reservable shelters listed above, Lake Metroparks makes available the following shelters on a first come, first served basis:
For more information please call the Lake Metroparks Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226.
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