Had such a nice time camping here! I liked how many trees…read morethere were, they provided plenty of shade and places to put up hammocks. The toilets at the campsite were cleaned out every morning we were there. It also felt safe, it gave a sense of being more remote because of the tree density, but not so much that I was worried about anything. The lake is beautiful, they had kayaking available which was fun! No swimming in the lake though. But there were plenty of of other campers who were out fishing at the lake. I would definitely recommend camping here! I wish we could have checked out more of the trails around. Overall rating: 5/5 stars

Company picnic.... my dh had his company picnic at this park. I am not sure what happened but we…read moredidn't get to use the canoe's because the office was closed up. Which was kind of a bummer because I wanted to try it. Overall the cabin that we had our picnic in was clean and well kept. This place is great for fishing, hiking and canoeing. It looks like you are able to rent the canoes to go fishing on the lake or bring your own. The boathouse wasn't open to find out any more info on this campsite but I would recommend taking a look at it.

I love it, it's a great place to be for the parents to relax and kids to play!read more

Not bad for being 10 minutes from home. Best for ages 2-8 but big enough for us big kids too! Nice…read moreplace to stop for the youngins to expel all that extra energy :o)

One of the best of the metroparks. They have paved trails, off trail paths, multiple waterfalls,…read morecreeks, streams, fire pits, pavilions w grills and Henry Church Rock.

This is a review of several trails in the reservation. Please see the many photos I uploaded that…read moredon't appear below but appear in the photos for this site. I started on the Buckeye Trail at SOM Center Rd and Hawthorne Parkway (the road was blocked there due to a downed tree). I followed the Buckeye trail to the Hatchet Ridge trail where I circled the Henry Church Rock Loop and headed back to my starting place along the Buckeye trail. It was about 4.5 mile loop The Buckeye Trail is some asphalt and some dirt and small rocks. It is easy to follow and well marked. It follows some of the BridleTrail which horses can trek. I saw many runners on this trail. It was mostly shaded and wide enough at points for three people to walk side by side. It was an easy trail. I saw people of all ages on this trail and families. The Hatchet trail and the portion of the Henry Church Rock trail that runs along the river is "somewhat dangerous" according to a gentleman probably in his 60's who stopped to give me directions. The trail is narrow (enough for people to pass each other) and a dirt path with some rocks and roots along the way. All under the shade of the trees. To get down to the river you have to descended several flights of stairs. See my attached pics for elevation rise and fall on the trail. There are several Emergency Location stations along the path so you can share your exact location to EMS in an. I saw lots of people walking along the river shores, wading through the water, swimming with their families, and even jumping from the top of the water fall. It looked like the kids and adults were having a blast in the water and exploring the area. It was a very warm day when I went and the Henry Church Rock area was busy with hikers and kids. The Buckeye trail was quiet. The area is busy with walkers, runners, hikers, families, and bicycles. It's fun and relaxing trail.

Great birding spot saw a lot of lifers and nice dock with built in blind so they can't see you.read more

Another county park in the fabulous Geauga Parks District system, it has the well-groomed trails…read moreand smart amenities this park system is known for. Burton Wetlands is just that - copious amounts of water-logged lands in the rural township of Burton. This park features 2 human walk paths amongst these swampy features. The shorter Glacier Trail is a 0.5-mile stretech of "civilized" gravel walkway that winds you through the forest to Lake Kelso - a completely natural glacial lake formed by none other than the monsterous glacier that once sat on this area carving lakes and depositing silt as it expanded and contracted over thousands of years. At the end of the short walk is a canoe launch and a boardwalk to a dual observation deck. Further penetration around the lake is stopped by the boggy brush but the observation deck allows you to watch for jumping fish, eagles, herons, turtles, and all the other swampy critters who make this place home. Because of the natural preservation status of Lake Kelso, park officials only occasionally grant lake access for park-sponsored canoe programs but no other on-lake access is allowed to the public. The nearby house is home to the county's senior naturalist on staff. This whole gorgeous area surrounding the lake used to be someone's personal property - can you imagine that?! The second trail is longer, more natural, and is a loop trail. Except for the immediate entry, gravel doesn't layer this footing so expect far more mud and slosh than its sister trail. It first takes you across a grassy meadow before heading into a muddy forest next to swampy ponds. Expect to see lots of beaver dams, gnawings, and the occasional beaver him/herself. There's a little more up/down with this path but absolutely nothing strenuous or climby about it. Wetlands, as they all do, breed mosquitoes and deer flies - and the ones here are quite voracious during the above-70-deg-F season - so protect yourself accordingly (long sleeves, repellent, hat, etc.). A well-preserved natural area under the guise of good stewardship plus its quiet remoteness makes it one of our favorite parks.

Always a nice walk. Lots of birds chatting back and worth. One trail is paved. One trail is gravel…read morethat you ride a bicycle on. The gravel path is an old railroad line that went from Cleveland and split toward Chardon and Middlefield. Signs tell the history. The Blue Heron rookery is way out in the woods, and is not visible to see.

Enjoyed this hike! The short path is approx half a mile. Longer path is about 1.5. We had no idea…read morethat their used to be a Trolley that ran from Middlefield to Cleveland and this trail teaches you all about it. Tons of wildlife! Birds and snakes. Beautiful water views. Flat trails nice for running. Ends with a golf course view. There are restroom facilities and pavilion rentals we did not utilize.

Great park! They…read morehave lots of areas to check out: Campground Nature center Kayaks to rent Boat launch Hiking trails Beach area Playgrounds Manor Restaurant We stayed in the campground and were able to bike ride most of the park. There is a cool boardwalk trail that starts by the hotel area and walks along the lake.

I enjoy seeing the lake here and the birds. Bring your small boats, kayaks and fishing poles. Drive…read morepass the marina and you'll come to the camp ground. Check in at the building to get your site. Have a picnic. Hike the trails. Rent a cabin. Walk the wooden platform on the lake which begins in front of the lodge. Enter the manor for a good meal and check out the gift shop. Stay in the haunted lodge. Bring your cross-country skis. Play a round of golf. Swim in the pool. So much to do at this State Park. See the website for details.

More and more bikes and scooters taking up the paths, it's a walking park, not a bike park per the…read moresigns. Also, one of the houses by route 44 shoots guns out their back which basically puts you down range of what ever they're shooting at when you're walking around the north side of the pond. It's happened the last 3 times I've been there walking my dog.

I've been coming here with my friends to walk for a few months now. Walking here has been an…read moreexcellent experience every time I've gone. I don't usually see a lot of other people around (although I tend to be here around 9-10pm), the wildlife is so amazing to see when they're around, and the scenery is outstanding. I remember one particular night, one of my friends and I were walking around listening to and trying to see woodcocks (the birds) by the forest, and it was just such a great way to bond and experience nature to the fullest. Now that it's winter, the wildlife isn't out nearly as much, and that's okay! It's still an excellent walking trail. It's decently plowed, although I do wish that it was salted in some spots-- most of the walk is okay, but in a few spots, I was slipping on the ice. So if you come here while it snowed recently, make sure to be really careful on the ice! Essentially, it's a great place to walk and make memories if you like to go with buddies!

Took my son to this park and he had a blast playing on the playground and climbing on the…read morestructure, going down the slides, swinging, and going across the 3 diff types of monkey bars. There's a part of the playground for little kids and a part for bigger kids, as well as a sandbox to play in as well (there's woodchips over most of the ground). We also used the park bathrooms while there which were clean, though slightly smelly. We didn't use, but also saw tennis courts, a baseball field, a pool + splash pad, a basketball court, many swinging benches, and multiple pavilions. Overall a lovely park with a great play area for kids.

Chagrin River Park is a nice area. It of course is located along the Chagrin River. You can cross a…read morenice bridge over this. Also there's many athletic facilities. This is located off Lost Nation Road in Willoughby. A lot of good things to do here. It has some great trails for exercise or sightseeing. The best is the one that goes over the river, where you can get a good view. A popular place is the picnic areas. These are located close to the parking lots so you don't have to go far to haul things. It has a few parking lots but these are small so it these get filled up fast. This is why it's good to bring a bike here. It always is enjoyable in good weather here to walk around. It's mostly a very safe park. The best thing are the views.

one of the best and easiest parks to walk! Options of paved or gravel walking paths, access to…read moreriver always has interesting birds (eagles!) , and visibility on trails adds to a feeling of overall safety.

We rented an RV for 3 days at woodside lake park which is such a beautiful picturesque location…read more Absolutely breathtaking Fall views and beautiful scenery. There's a small lake at the entrance where you can rent kayaks/boats. The service was excellent and they treated our requests very well. We enjoyed our stay there and extremely good service! Highly recommend!

It is a really great rec area with awesome water activities…read more RV park is okay. It has what you need.