All shelters provide picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and other amenities and are great for family reunions or other special gatherings. Some of the shelters include power, nearby trails, playground equipment, and volleyball courts for additional fun.
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Shelter reservations
2008 shelter reservations now being accepted.
- Reservations may be made online, by phone, mail, or in person.
Click here for list of shelters available to reserve.
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Deposits
- 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.
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Payment
Payment can be made in person, by phone, online or by mailing the reservation information to Lake Metroparks Registration Department, 11189 Spear Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077.
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Contact Information
Call the Lake Metroparks Registration Department at (440) 358-7275 or
1-800-669-9226. The office is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Privacy Policy
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.
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Naturalist Guide Service
Add a specialized nature program to your family or group visit to Lake Metroparks. Various topics and general discovery hikes available.
Fee: $3.50 per person, minimum $35 (1 to 2 hour program)
For information call (440) 256-2125.
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Shelters for Reservation
2008 shelter reservations begin December 3 for Lake County Residents.
Out-of-county residents may begin to reserve shelters for 2008 on December 10.
Other shelters available on a first come - first serve basis
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, and fishing in the Chagrin River, a recreational field and electricity.
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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, a recreational field, 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 area, recreational field, volleyball, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, ski rental, 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 30, and overlooks a small pond. This park offers hiking trails and fishing.
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Concord Woods Nature Park:
Located on Spear Road in Concord. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers playground equipment, electricity, hiking trails, fishing, and a fireplace in the shelter.
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Girdled Road Reservation:
Located on Radcliffe Road in Concord. The shelter capacity is 250 and overlooks a pond. This park offers electricity, a ballfield, playground, hiking trails, and fishing.
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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 electricity, a ballfield, hiking trails, and fishing.
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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 gazebo and a paved All Peoples Trail.
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Penitentiary Glen Reservation:
Located on Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. The shelter capacity is 75. This park offers hiking trails, Nature Center with gift shop, Wildlife Center, and fishing.
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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 fireplace in 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, and a fireplace in the shelter.
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Other Shelters
In addition to these reservable shelters, Lake Metroparks makes available the following shelters on a first come - first serve basis:
For more information please call the Lake Metroparks Registration Department at (440) 358-PARK (7275) or 1-800-669-9226.
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