Join us throughout this milestone anniversary year to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow!

Half a century ago, visionary citizens of Ohio's smallest county began campaigning to set aside land for future parks. To conserve and preserve the natural resources of Lake County, Lake Metroparks was formed in 1958 under the authority of Chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code and is a separate political subdivision of the state of Ohio.

The park district currently consists of 40 parks, facilities, and properties, encompassing a total of 7,625 acres. Its boundaries are coterminous with the boundaries of Lake County, Ohio, located immediately east of Cuyahoga County. The southern shoreline of Lake Erie forms the northern boundary of the park district.

We invite you to explore and experience seasonal changes; breathe in the fresh air, reconnect with nature and discover new wonders in the 50-years-young Lake Metroparks.