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Chagrin River Park

​The Chagrin River runs through this park located in the communities of Eastlake & Willoughby.

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Most of the park’s natural areas are made up of dense shrubs with pockets of mature forest bordering wetland areas. 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.

Anglers will enjoy fishing along the banks of the Chagrin River. An Ohio fishing license is required to fish in the Chagrin River.
photo by Al Miller

Park History

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 Charles Whittlesey, who found evidence of earthworks along the Chagrin River just downstream from this park. During several excavations, a variety of artifacts including clay vessels, bird bone beads, projectile points, scrapers and a large number of smoking or ceremonial pipes were found. These can now be seen at the Indian Museum of Lake County.
photo by Jim Marquardt

To protect the health of anyone who eats Ohio-caught fish, an annual advisory for how often these fish can be safely eaten is prepared by the Ohio Department of Health in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. Click here for more information.

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Location East entrance 3100 Reeves Rd. Willoughby, Ohio 44094 West entrance 1000 Rural Dr. Eastlake, Ohio 44095 South entrance 37699 Erie Rd. Willoughby, Ohio 44094
Hours 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Activities
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Sledding
  • Volleyball
Amenities
  • 227 acres
  • Accessible facilities
  • Ball/game field
  • Canoe/kayak access
  • Drinking water
  • Electricity
  • Fishing
  • Flush restrooms
  • Grills
  • Limited bicycling
  • Limited bridle trails
  • Paved trails
  • Picnic area
  • Picnic shelter
  • Playground
  • River access
  • Sledding hill
  • Trails
  • Volleyball court

SHELTERS & FACILITIES

  • Reservable Chagrin River Park East Shelter

    Chagrin River Park East Shelter

    3100 Reeves Rd.Willoughby, Ohio 44094

    The Chagrin River runs through this 237-acre park located in the communities of Eastlake and Willoughby.

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  • Reservable Chagrin River Park West Shelter

    Chagrin River Park West Shelter

    1000 Rural Dr.Eastlake, Ohio 44095

    The Chagrin River runs through this 237-acre park located in the communities of Eastlake and Willoughby.

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