Winter fun at Geauga Parks!
We know it can be hard to get out during a northeast Ohio winter, but we’ve got you covered when it comes to motivation! There’s no shortage of great activities to enjoy in your Geauga Park District.
Winter programs – Treat yourself by scheduling some time to take a park adventure with a naturalist! Registration is required for some programs, but not most hikes. Visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org to sign yourself up and/or mark your calendars.
Bird-in-the-hand feeding station – Head to The West Woods for the magical experience of having birds eat right out of your hand.
Snowshoe Borrowing — COMING SOON! Don’t have snowshoes of your own? Borrow some from The West Woods Nature Center! Visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org for details and days we know availability will be limited.
Cross country skiing – Did you know we groom at Orchard Hills Park and along the central section of The Maple Highlands Trail from South Street to Claridon Troy? Watch social media for updates.
Snowmobiling – Get a permit to ride your snowmobile from Observatory Park or along The Maple Highlands Trail.
Ice fishing – Anyone with proper equipment can fish in the wintertime in the same places you fish during warm weather. Please note, however, that a boating permit is still required to fish at Bass Lake Preserve.
Snow-related closures – Should extreme weather close our buildings or cancel our programs, please refer to our social media/website, WKYC or WEWS for notice.
Winter programs – Treat yourself by scheduling some time to take a park adventure with a naturalist! Registration is required for some programs, but not most hikes. Visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org to sign yourself up and/or mark your calendars.
Cleared trails for walking – Park operations crews regularly clear snow from paved trails in seven popular parks. Please note, however, that staff always prioritizes clearing roadways before they begin to clear trails.
- Claridon Woodlands, Claridon Township
- Orchard Hills Park, Chesterland
- Sunnybrook Preserve, Chesterland
- Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park, Chesterland
- Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve, Chardon
- Frohring Meadows, Bainbridge
- The Maple Highlands Trail-North from Fifth Avenue in Chardon to the Lake County line
Bird-in-the-hand feeding station – Head to The West Woods for the magical experience of having birds eat right out of your hand.
Snowshoe Borrowing — COMING SOON! Don’t have snowshoes of your own? Borrow some from The West Woods Nature Center! Visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org for details and days we know availability will be limited.
Cross country skiing – Did you know we groom at Orchard Hills Park and along the central section of The Maple Highlands Trail from South Street to Claridon Troy? Watch social media for updates.
Snowmobiling – Get a permit to ride your snowmobile from Observatory Park or along The Maple Highlands Trail.
Ice fishing – Anyone with proper equipment can fish in the wintertime in the same places you fish during warm weather. Please note, however, that a boating permit is still required to fish at Bass Lake Preserve.
Snow-related closures – Should extreme weather close our buildings or cancel our programs, please refer to our social media/website, WKYC or WEWS for notice.