(Cleveland, OH) - Lake Metroparks now has 22 shelters available to reserve in 2022 to host family reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties, company picnics and other social gatherings.
Shelter reservations for the months of March through December begin December 6th 2021 for Lake County residents. Open reservations begin December 13th.
Reservations may be made online at lakemetroparks.com, by calling the Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226. Information about the shelter offerings, reservation deposits and fees and current guidelines for use are included in the media release below.
2022 Lake Metroparks Shelter Reservations
Lake Metroparks has 22 shelters available to reserve in 2022 to host your family reunion, birthday party, graduation party, company picnic or other special gatherings. Shelter reservations for the months of January through December begin December 6 for Lake County residents. Open reservations begin December 13. Reservations must be made at least seven days in advance. All shelters provide picnic tables, charcoal grills, restrooms, and other amenities.
Some of the shelters include electricity, nearby trails, playground equipment, and volleyball courts.
Reservations may be made online at lakemetroparks.com, by calling the Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226.
Reserve-able shelters available in the following parks:
Beaty Landing (East)
Located on East Walnut St. in Painesville. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers Grand River fishing access (Ohio fishing license required), canoe/kayak access and flush type restrooms.
Blair Ridge Park (NEW)
Located on Blair Rd. in Leroy Twp. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, a fire ring and pond fishing (catch and release).
Chagrin River Park (Reeves Road entrance)
Located on Reeves Road in Willoughby. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a playground, drinking water, sand volleyball court, hiking trails, fishing in the Chagrin River (Ohio fishing license required) and a recreational field.
Chagrin River Park (Rural Drive entrance)
Located on Rural Drive in Eastlake. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a playground. drinking water, hiking trails and fishing in the Chagrin River (Ohio fishing license required).
Chapin Forest Reservation (Forest Shelter)
Located on Rt. 306 in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 40. No electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, a playground and hiking trails. Shelter has limited access in the winter (open May 1 through November 30).
Chapin Forest Reservation (Quarry Shelter)
Located on Rt. 306 in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 60. No electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, hiking trails and pond fishing.
Chapin Forest Reservation (Twin Ponds shelter)
Located on Hobart Road in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has a fireplace and electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a playground, recreational field, sand-court volleyball, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and pond fishing.
Concord Woods Nature Park
Located on Spear Road in Concord Twp. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has a fireplace and electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, a playground, hiking trails and pond fishing.
Jordan Creek Park
Located on Alexander Rd. (off 608) in Concord Twp. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, Adventure Play, drinking water and hiking trails, including access to the Greenway Corridor.
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park (East Shelter)
Located on Huntington Beach Dr. in Fairport Harbor. The shelter capacity is 50. The shelter is located on the beach with a sandy base and has no electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a volleyball court, fire ring and a guarded swim area nearby (summer season only, weather permitting). Between Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, the shelter is available to reserve on weekends only.
Girdled Road Reservation (Skok Meadow)
Located on Concord Hambden Rd. in Concord Twp. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, hiking trails, a fire ring and pond fishing.
Girdled Road Reservation (South Shelter)
Located on Radcliffe Road in Concord Twp. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has a fireplace and electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, hiking trails, pond fishing and a playground.
Gully Brook Park
Located on River Road in Willoughby Hills. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, drinking water, a hiking trail, a fire ring near the shelter and a playground.
Helen Hazen Wyman Park
Located on Painesville Warren Road in Concord Twp., alongside Big Creek. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, a fire ring, a playground, fishing in the Grand River and Big Creek (Ohio fishing license required) and a recreational field.
Hidden Lake
Additional rental fees apply.
Located on Kniffen Road in Leroy Twp. The year-round indoor/outdoor shelter has a total capacity of 80. Shelter has a heated indoor area available ($25 utility fee), a fireplace and electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, hiking trails, fishing (trout: state limit takeout; all other species catch and release) and canoe/kayak access.
Hidden Valley Park
Located on Klasen Road in Madison Twp., alongside the Grand River. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, a playground, fire ring, hiking trails, a winter sledding hill and fishing in the Grand River (Ohio fishing license required).
Lake Erie Bluffs
Additional rental fees apply.
Located on Lane Road in Perry Twp., on the shores of Lake Erie. The year-round shelter capacity is 74. Shelter has a fireplace and electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, drinking water, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, a 50' observation tower, access to the Lake Erie shoreline and fishing (Ohio fishing license required).
Lakeshore Reservation - Lakeview (West)
Located on Lockwood Road in North Perry Village, on the shores of Lake Erie. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a fire ring, a sundial, a paved All Peoples Trail and access to the Lake Erie shoreline (Ohio fishing license required).
Lakeshore Reservation - Shadyside (East)
Located on Lockwood Road in North Perry Village, on the shores of Lake Erie. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a paved All Peoples Trail and access to the Lake Erie shoreline (Ohio fishing license required).
Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Located on Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers accessible facilities. flush type restrooms, Nature Play area, drinking water, fire ring, hiking trails, Nature Center, the Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center, pond fishing, snowshoeing and a bridle trail.
Riverview Park
Located on Bailey Road in Madison Twp., alongside the Grand River. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, hiking trails, access to the Grand River (Ohio fishing license required), a fire ring near the shelter and a winter sledding hill.
Veterans Park
Located on Hopkins Road in Mentor. The shelter capacity is 75. Shelter has a fireplace and electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a playground, hiking trails (some paved) and pond fishing (Ohio fishing license required).
Deposits
• A $50 refundable deposit is required of Lake County residents wishing to reserve the picnic shelter.
• Customers living outside Lake County pay a $50 refundable deposit and a $25 rental fee.
Lake Erie Bluffs and Hidden Lake shelter reservation deposits
• A $100 refundable deposit without alcohol and a $100 rental fee is required of Lake County residents.
• Customers living outside Lake County pay a $100 refundable deposit without alcohol and a $150 rental fee.
• A $300 refundable deposit required for reservations with alcohol. A 60-day advanced notice and approved alcohol permit required. Additional ranger fees apply.
Additional shelters available to all on a non-exclusive, shared-use basis.
Shelters are free and may be used as follows:
- Non-exclusive, shared-use (multiple groups may use a shelter; please spread out with each group using a different table in the shelter)
Chapin Forest Reservation (Ledges Shelter)
Located on Rt. 306 in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 45. No electricity.
Park offers pit type restrooms and hiking trails. Shelter has limited access in the winter (open May 1 through November 30).
Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park (West Shelter)
Located on Huntington Beach Dr. in Fairport Harbor. The shelter capacity is 50. Shelter has electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a volleyball court, a fire ring and a guarded swim area nearby (summer season only, weather permitting).
Hell Hollow Wilderness Area
Located on Leroy Center Road (Thompson zip code 44086). The shelter capacity is 50. No electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms, a swingset and hiking trails. A high cliff top with a loop trail and steps that provide a dramatic descent into the creek valley are found here.
Hogback Ridge Park
Located on Emerson Rd in Madison Twp. The shelter capacity is 40. No electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms and hiking trails.
Paine Falls Park
Located on Paine Rd. in Leroy Twp. The shelter capacity is 30. No electricity. Park offers pit type restrooms and a scenic waterfall.
Painesville Township Park
Located on Hardy Rd. in Painesville Twp. The shelter capacity is 40. No electricity. Park offers flush type restrooms, a playground, ballfields (reservations required), a 200' pier and beautiful views of Lake Erie.
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