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    Observatory Park

    5.0 (8 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Ashley M.

    What an outstanding place to come and unwind! The views are spectacular and there is barely any noise pollution. You can really get back to nature coming out here. Most areas don't have cell reception so, that's an added bonus when you just want to be by yourself. I will definitely be back, there is still so much to see and do. I'd highly recommend this place if you need a quiet place to escape and gather your thoughts.

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    Geauga Park District - The sundial and central buildings at Observatory Park.

    Geauga Park District

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    I love it here, this is a special kind of park called a dark park that is placed in an area with…read morelittle to no light pollution so you can see the stars much better! There are only 8 such dark parks left in the states so we are lucky to have one so close! If you've never seen a flying squirrel before (surprisingly they are the most common squirrel in Ohio look it up on one google search) this I a great place to see your first! They're nocturnal so you may not have seen them, but a dark park is perfect for catching our furry little friends jumping and gliding between trees.

    This is a majorly cool park and probably the best place in the Cleveland area to see stars!…read more I went here after dinner last week with some friends. It was around 9:30 when we got there. We were lucky that it was a pretty cloudless night! The moon was bright so it was actually not terribly dark there but it was a clearer sky than you usually get in Ohio. There were several staff members around the park with big telescopes set up, telling you what you were looking at and ready to answer any questions! That was really neat. The lights are all made to help you get around without causing as much light pollution. it's a little spooky because it's all red but it was very cool. We brought blankets and just sat around, looking at the stars. It seems like a nice park during the day, too, but the main thing they're going for is star gazing and it was great for that!

    Claridon Woodlands - Lower pineside pond

    Claridon Woodlands

    5.0(3 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Coordinates N 41° 33.78 W 81° 8.607…read more This park is clean, very well designed and is definitely geared towards family's with children. I'm not from the area and I only came here once at the end of September, so this review could be a bit biased as when I visited the park, there were only a few people. For children, there is much to do. -Most impressive is the rope course which is seasonally operated. The one hour rope course session is free to Geauga County Residents but a $20 fee applies to non-Geauga residents. Unfortunately because I visited in the off season, I was not able to see the course in operation. From the looks of it, a variety of platforms are about 30 or-so-feet with a variety of different obstacles. Upon completion there is a 100ft long zip-line the brings you back down. - A one way only "pump track" is also located in the park and is free to use. For those who may not know, pumping is a technique used by mountain bikers to navigate without pedaling. The trail is 2,025 feet long. - There is a bouldering wall that is 12 feet high and plenty of surface area to try a navigate it completely around. There is also a smaller playground for smaller children that has a canoe sand box and a faux wood log tunnel. Two man made ponds are in the park and are stocked with fish, large mouth bass and Bluegill. A few platforms with benches are located around the ponds. There are 3 trails at this park. There is the White Tail Trail which is of asphalt and is 0.6 miles long, great for those with strollers or wheelchairs. The Drake Trail is 0.5 miles long and is made up of gravel. The Tree Trapper Trail is 1.1 miles long and is made up of gravel. There is a lodge that can be reserved in advanced for private events. It has wifi, Max capacity for 99 people. Eight conference-sized tables with seating for 64 (dining chairs with backs), three high-top/serving tables with seating for 12 (stools, no backs), and two lounge chairs with a coffee table in front of the fireplace. Restrooms are also available with water, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink and ample counter space with outlets. Although there is no cooking inside, a grill is located right behind the Lodge. I think the reservation pricing may vary but a quick look on the website has the following prices on their reservation page; Out-of-County Fee: $90.00-Geauga County Resident Fee:$55.00- Seasonal Surcharge: $ 10.00. All in all I am fairly impressed with this family orientated park.

    Beautiful park to walk around in and explore. It's super peaceful, so it's good to take your mind…read moreoff of things. I enjoy this park a lot.

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