It is the policy of the Park District to strictly adhere to Ohio’s Public Records Act. All exemptions to openness are to be construed in their narrowest sense, and any denial of public records in response to an otherwise proper and valid request must be accompanied by an explanation, including legal authority, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. If the request is in writing, the explanation also must be in writing.
This policy is intended to implement the requirements of Ohio law in connection with the maintenance and release of public records. Accordingly, Ohio Revised Code section 149.43 is hereby incorporated into this policy. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to conflict with Ohio Revised Code section 149.43, or other applicable law. Where a conflict arises between this policy and applicable Ohio law, Ohio law shall control. Determinations of which records the Park District shall maintain are made by the Records Commission of the Park District in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Ohio law, and are not covered by this policy.
It is the policy of the Park District that, as required by Ohio law, records will be organized and maintained so that they are readily available for inspection and copying. Record retention schedules are to be updated regularly and posted prominently.
The Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director is the official Public Records Custodian of all non-Ranger records which are centrally maintained by the Park District. Department heads are the official custodians of all records maintained within their departments. Public records requests may be made to Department heads or through the Public Records Custodian. Requests for records from the Ranger department may be made directly to the Ranger Public Records Custodian.
To request non-Ranger records please call 1-440-639-7275 or email info@lakemetroparks.com.
To request Ranger records please call 1-440-358-7290 or email info@lakemetroparks.com.
Click here for the Public Records Request Form.
Click here to view Lake Metroparks' Public Records Policy.