Had an awesome experience kayaking part of the Mahoning River. Evan with Buckeye Water to Trail…read moreAdventures provided all the equipment (kayak, life jacket, paddle), safety instructions and guided trip on the Mahoning River. We put in at the new Niles water access and paddled about 2.5 hrs to the pull out just before the low-head dam in Girard. At the end, we were all shuttled back to the Niles water access where our cars were parked! Great intro to kayaking opportunity!!

We recently visited this free state park beach which has been significantly improved with the…read moreaddition of the Visitor Center and the real restrooms and rinse-off area at the back. There's a new pier where boats can pull up, and it's popular for swimming and diving too. The beach itself has a rustic, wooded feel. The swimming area is shallow to a point and then gets deep enough for real swimming. The biggest downside is all of the goose poop especially on the walkway that provides accessibility. There is plenty of parking and a playground for the kiddos.

I visited in the fall and the park was beautiful!…read more The park is located right in the middle of the town. You can easily pass the entrance. Driving thru the park they have a lot of different activities - skate park, beach , hiking, and a wedding venue. We drove back to the beach area and there are beautiful views of the lake. The beach was a good size. Lots of parking available. There is also a playground near the beach. Great for kids!

The owners were great I had been going fishing at that place since 1982 fishing was always good…read moreand there was a variety of fish to catch and in a few different ponds. Wish they had never CLOSED thanks for the memories. Scott McBride

Love fishing there! Went for years, every year. For a small fee they would fix the fish you caught…read moretoo. Would love to go again. Lots of room on beautiful property.

Gorgeous local trail. Definitely stroller and wheelchair friendly. It's a pretty even trail with…read morevery small bits of rocky terrain. It's about a 2 mile loop to the pond, and it's definitely worth the stroll. It's also a pretty shady trail, but definitely wear sunscreen because there are parts that have very little to no sun coverings. Awesome wildlife, plants, and insects too!

Nice paved path to walk on around the lake it's about 2 miles to the end and back to the parking…read morelot. Nice creek with a bridge and other trails as well that are unpaved. Trail with a lake in the woods around some ponds as well. I've been to prettier parks but this is nice in a pinch.

I've been making use of the various sections of this park now for several months and it's about…read moretime it got a well-deserved review out of me. In short, I really love this park. I think it's a shining gem and the area Metro Parks network. The park is segmented into at least three sections (it could be more, honestly). My personal favorite, and most frequently visited, is the archery range. Even if this was all the part consisted of, it would be the gem by itself. Anything like this I've found down south would come at a fee and still not be so well maintained. Then there's the XC course combined with the disc golf course. Just to sit or walk here taking in the broad vistas is a meditative experience for me. The entire place is cleaned and mowed frequently. Even in winter it can be breathtaking. To be honest, I haven't even made it to the main section of the park featuring the pond and trails where you can kayak and hike. All of this for the price of your tax dollars already paid. Still I see these places lightly visited and, therefore, even more worth your time.

First time walking the celebration Trail but maybe after the he construction completes next year,…read moreI'll give it 5 stars. It's a cute, scenic and easy 1.5 mile walk. The building next door is great for booking private events, very well taken care of trails in most areas and clean restrooms too! Great place to check out!

As far as trailheads go, this has everything! Some are just a handful of parking spots and no porta…read morepotty, let alone a restroom. This has plenty of parking, indoor restroom and a bike repair station.

Not a whole lot to tell or rave about here. Don't be surprised if you plan a trip and the entrance…read moreis closed to cars. I've seen it closed off quite a bit so have a back-up plan. The parking lot is small and can probably park about six cars. There's a porta potty there and that's about it. There's only one trail and it's less than a mile round trip. It starts off with a pretty big descent which is great but, keep in mind, you have to climb it to return to the parking lot! The entire path is well shaded and your ears will enjoy the sound of flowing water from the Cuyahoga River. When you make it to the river, you'll agree it's quite beautiful. It's great for skipping rocks if that's something you can do. I can't but I enjoy watching my boyfriend do it. It's very tranquil down there and you'll most likely see other hikers on the other side of the river. If you do, they are, most likely, on one of the trails from Cascade. I'd feel bad if I didn't warn you of the smell halfway down the hill. So, that's your warning!