Beautiful park right on the lake. My kids and I loved this park. It had a nice path to walk down to…read morethe beach. The beach has lots of rocks and driftwood for the kids to explore. The path also leads to an observation tower that is high enough to see above the trees and into the water. There are several parking sections and a bathroom that was clean.

Beautiful place to hike, relax, and exercise. This is a well maintained ground with workers that…read moreare diligent and respectful of patrons. On trails I've seen birds of all different colors, eagle, deer, rabbits, fox, snakes, toads, butterflies, and owls. All wildlife seen are amazing! The trails are gravel and well maintained. There are two ways to access the beach and you are able to walk the length of it, swim, sit ect. Two Rentable campsites and 1 rentable pavilion with heat, water and bathrooms. There is also a separate restroom near the lookout tower. Trails I break down to four. A more open air one that can get hot if walking in the summer. A wooded one that is sheltered by trees, keeping you cooler. The beach trail and a smaller grass trail where you are likely to see butterflies and deer.

Beautiful Oarks, but the best experience was an unexpected fishing trip and stay at a rustic cabin…read moreat # Unclesamstroutfushing. The boys caught over twenty fish over two hours but lived spending the night at Uncke Sam's trout camp cabin.

The entire Lake Metropark system is something all residents should experience! Each park is unique…read morein it's own way. And now, they have added camping to their parks! Varying locations, one campsite each location (except Lake Erie Bluffs, they have 2 sites a good distance from each other. We've been to two sites already and going to a third this weekend. Metroparks has lots of cheap and free programs for all ages and abilities. Really a class act.

Very good nature center with lots of history of the marsh and the surrounding area! Overall 8/10…read more(4.0 stars) it's just a little small. (My review of the nature center from Google Maps)

Here is a nice little place to hike some trails in a marsh. It basically is a combination of marsh…read moreand woods within a preserve. Mentor Marsh is located close to Headlands Beach so you can get here easily from there. Around here it's much quieter than at the beach. This attracts mosquitos so use bug spray. Entrance is hard to find. It has a parking lot next to the nature center, which is an old house. There's a few trails to choose from. Kerven Trail takes you around the marsh area. There's a large open area once you get out of the woods. If it has rained recently, this place is pretty damp. There also will be lots of mosquitos. It's a marsh after all. The trails are kept pretty clean and clear. It overall is a nice place when you want to get away from the beach. It's larger than it looks. The trails will also take you to the beach if you feel like going all that way.

Trails are cleared around Garfield Lake and it's a beautiful winter wonderland. Thank you Mentor…read moreadministration for a fantastic hike opportunity! (The photo is from spring so I'll update soon. )

Beautiful park in Mentor, Ohio. They have some nice playground equipment for kids to enjoy and a…read morenice pond. It would be nice if they had some better walking trails. The baseball fields are nice and well maintained. One problem they need to fix that hasn't been fixed in decades is the lack of bathrooms close to the playground and ball fields. Please put some restrooms near there! Overall a very nice park and they have the Mentor Farmers Market here as well.

Nice park with a fairly large pond. Good fishing action here with Largemouth Bass, Catfish and even…read moreTrout to keep you busy!! Not very deep and the water for 5he most part is clear.

Excellent park. Great paved paths for walking. The wooden piers are great for fishing access…read more Stocked trout and bass make this place a fisherman's workout. Beautiful in the fall. Plenty of picnic space. Working restrooms is a bonus. Make sure to grab some warm up by the fire before leaving. They do a wonderful job of keeping this park nice for all to enjoy.

Another example of the superb competency of the "Lake Metro Park" system. "Fairport Harbor Beach"…read moreis exceptional. It is beautiful, clean, and accessable for everyone. The bathrooms are spotless. The beach has runners for wheelchairs. The break wall creates a safe water environment for every watersport. The expansive beach is great for strolling. And there is always room. If you want to enjoy Lake Erie, try "Fairport Harbor".

A good park and a beach. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park isn't as crowded. It may not be the best…read morebeach but it's not bad here. Beaches around here are kind of dirty. There's a bathroom that only kind of smells. Close by is the lighthouse. It has a small museum. This area would seem to attract many tourists. It however doesn't seem that crowded. Most people are on the beach but but that many though. It seems cleaner than many beaches. The sand doesn't have a lot of cigarette butts and litter. It's kept clean pretty good. The water is kind of murky but it's apparently safe. Along with the beach is the park. There's some great views. It seems like a safe area. There's usually someone on patrol. It has a public bathroom. It doesn't reek of piss. They charge for parking but you can park for free on a side street.

It was a fabulous fall day and my wife and I decided to spend part of it at "Headlands Beach Park"…read more We have been there many times over the years with family and friends. It never ceases to amaze. The parking is never ending. The beach goes on forever. There is an abundance of picnic areas, grills, pavilions, and public bathrooms. The walking trails are more than a mile long. And then there is the lake... that big beautiful lake. It is just a fantastic place to spend a day. Go with friends. Take your kids and grandkids. Or just go by yourself and enjoy the sand. It really is fantastic.

Beautiful beach You…read morefeel like you traveled to a different state. The parking lot is filled with beautiful cottonwood trees. So lots of shade for parking and picnicking. There are several entrance to walk out on the beach with restrooms on the edge. To walk to the beach you go through the sand dunes so you feel like you are on a true vacation. The beach is very big. Lots of cool rocks and beach glass to look for. We saw people wind surfing, jet sking and swimming. The water was rougher than we are used to but the kids had life jackets so no issues. Suggest wear good water shoes because there are lots of rocks in the sand.

This is a nice family park in a residential area to picnic on the lake, but there is no beach. A…read morenice swing set area allows for good play. The yard is large for ball playing, badminton, kids and pets running around, etc. The pavilion is large with two rooms to rent. There are picnics table under the hanging roof. Tho smaller than a lot of lake parks, this one is really nice. There is lot of parking, and handicapped parking is near the pavilion.

When hubbs and I found ourselves in Ohio for a wedding I knew that I had to take the opportunity to…read morecheck out what makes the Great Lakes so "great." So we hopped in our rental car and headed off for a little adventure to do just that. Mentor Beach Park was by far the cutest way for me to see the Great Lakes for the first time! ++ There was plenty of parking for our little rental car! ++ There's a wide variety of play equipment for the youngsters (or the young at heart) to play on! ++ So much open grassy space littered with trees would make this a great spot for any picnic! ++ There's a community center located on the premises as well for all your event needs! ++ Steps near the aforementioned community center lead you right down to Lake Erie! Yay! While this was my first visit to Ohio, I'd gladly come back and check out more this quaint little park has to offer.

Here is a pretty nice park in Painesville with a few things around. It has a convenient location…read moredowntown. Veterans' Park is a popular gathering place. Also nice to walk around in. There's a few benches, a gazebo, and trees. A lot of cool things happen in the park and around it. It has lots of activities in the summer. There usually is something going on most of the time. At the gazebo there's concerts. There's also a farmer's market. Also it's just fun to relax here. There's a few benches and plenty of space to run around in. It has plenty to do in it and around. Many local businesses are close by. There's always plenty of parking.

Beautiful park in the middle of Painesville. The architecture of the surrounding buildings is…read morebeautiful. In the summer, the is always activity. Wednesday nights are gazebo concerts, Thursdays during the day are farmers markets and Fridays are car cruise nights. Mature trees and beautiful civil war monument make this a great spot for lunch.

Painesville Township Park is a wonderful location. As is true with all Lake Metro Parks it is…read morenicely planned out. Beautifully executed. Impeccably maintained. With an abundance of activities and opportunities. It skirts Lake Erie with extensive walking paths. It also has a marvelous peer with provision for sitting and enjoying the water. There is a baseball field, extensive open lawn, pavilions, clean bathrooms, and a concession stand. The center of the park has a marvelous facility for parties of all kinds. Plus many public events. My favorite being the second Sunday of the month when they have ballroom dancing (with lessons for beginners) in a 5,000 sq. ft room. It is absolutely extraordinary! You definitely need to come see for yourself... and bring your dancing shoes.

Very nice little Park. It's clean plenty of room to run and play play sets for small children clean…read moreand safe Cook-Out areas lots of trees but enough openness to have some sunshine great place to hang out with family