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3100 Reeves Rd., Willoughby, OH 44094 - Detour
1000 Rural Drive, Eastlake, OH 44095 - Detour
37699 Erie Road, Willoughby, OH 44094

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In 1993 Lake Metroparks acquired 101 acres along the Chagrin River, located in the communities of Eastlake and Willoughby. Most of the park's natural areas are made up of dense shrubs with pockets of mature forest bordering wetland areas. Archaeologist Charles Whittlesey found evidence of earthworks along the Chagrin River just downstream from this park.

Pedestrian bridge over Chagrin River
Photo by Laura Pinoniemi

Chagrin River Park is recognized as an
Important Birding Area by Audobon Ohio!
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The site is named the Reeve Village site for the property's owner, Dr. George N. Reeve. People living here between 1250 and 1500 AD have been named the Whittlesey Culture after the archaeologist. During several excavations, a variety of artifacts were found including clay vessels, bird bone beads, projectile points, scrapers, and a large number of smoking or ceremonial pipes. These can now be seen at the Indian Museum of Lake County.

Look for great blue herons, kingfishers, bank swallows, and sandpipers near the river. Two wetland areas support frogs, salamanders, and a variety of songbirds. The seasonal wetland near the picnic shelter serves as a haven for great blue heron and ducks, such as mallards and blue-winged teal. Park land on the east and west bank of the Chagrin River are linked by a pedestrian bridge. Access is provided to more than 2.83 miles of trails.

• Hours: Sunrise to sunset.
• Amenities: 237 acres. Picnic area with grills. Picnic shelter. Drinking water. Restrooms. Hiking trails. Playground. Volleyball court. Fishing. Sledding hill. Ball/game fields. Pay phone.
  
• Directions: Due to the construction on SR 2, Reeves Road is closed at Lost Nation Road and the detour route is set utilizing Hurricane Drive.

  Reeves Road entrance: Detour - Take Rt. 2 to Lost Nation Road and go north. Turn left onto Hurricane Drive and follow to Reeves Road. Turn left. Chagrin River Park is located on the right.
  
  Rural Drive entrance: Detour - Take Rt. 2 to Lost Nation Road and go north. Turn left onto Hurricane Drive and follow to Reeves Road. Turn right and follow to Rural Drive. Turn left and the entrance is located at the end of Rural Drive.
  
  Erie Road entrance (From the east): Take Route 2 to the Lost Nation Road exit and go south to St. Clair Street (directly across from the east-bound Route 2/Lost Nation exit ramp). Go west on St. Clair Street to Erie Road. Turn right. Chagrin River Park is located on the right.
  
  Erie Road entrance (From the west): Take Route 2 to the Lost Nation Road exit. Follow St. Clair Street (located directly across from the exit ramp) to Erie Road. Turn right. Chagrin River Park is located on the right.

• Shelter Rental: Lake Metroparks Registration Department, (440) 358-7275.