Nature|Parks

Common Ground - The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal

14240 Baird Rd.
Oberlin, OH 44074
440-965-5551
www.commongroundcenter.org
djessop@commongroundcenter.org
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Common Ground, located on 21 acres in the Vermilion River valley, is a holistic education and retreat center. We offer a variety of programs for adults and youth including a diverse environmental summer camp, holistic health services such as massage therapy, life coaching, and kinesiology, wellness workshops and retreats, walking trails, gardens and barbeque and picnic areas.
Public Restrooms
Secured parking area

Community Park

609 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

Findley State Park

25381 State Route 58
Wellington, OH 44090
440-647-5749
www.findleystatepark.org
findley.parks@dnr.state.oh.us
Beautifully wooded Findley State Park has over 900 acres of woods with a 93 acre lake for boating, fishing and swimming. 268 camp sites, 90 with electricity. Campground offers wash houses, playground, nature center, summer programs, game room, camp store, recreational area.
8 miles of bike trails
Other recreation available: Boat rentals Memorial-Labor Day weekends, camping and hiking available year round, frisbee golf, mountain biking
Public restrooms
Showers available April-Oct.
Picnic area
Overnight parking on campground only

Lakeview Park

1800 West Erie Ave
Lorain, OH 44053
440-458-5121
loraincountymetroparks.com
8am-11pm; Beach hours 12-6pm
Lakeview Park is a historical park in Lorain purchased in 1917 and today there are still many reminders of the city and park's history. The Rose Garden is a landmark in Lorain County with recent renovations of 2500 rose bushes planted. By 2008, Lakeview Park will have a new building and renovated trails.
Other recreation available: Swimming, hiking, birdwatching, Yoga and Tia Chi classes
Public restrooms
Concessionary food available- hot dogs, chips and beverages
Multiple picnic shelters available

Lakewood Beach Park

609 Harris Rd
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

Miller Road Park

33760 Lake Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
440 930-4130
www.avonlake.org
8am-11pm
Beautiful 15 acre park located on the shores of Lake Erie. 24 hour boat launch and fishing pier along with a summer concert series (Sundays 6:30-8:30pm) during the months of July & August are park highlights. Peter Miller House Museum-opened in 1988 after major restoration by "Friends of the Peter Miller House" organization.
Other recreation available: 1/2 mile walking path, swimming, boating, fishing, playground
Public restrooms (portable unit) and outside shower
Yes-portable unit
Picnic area with grills
Contact Avon Lake Police for overnight parking

Splash Zone

95 W. Hamilton Rd.
Oberlin, OH 44074
440-774-5059
http://www.loraincountymetroparks.com/splash.htm
Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30am-8pm; Tues, Thurs 6am-8pm; Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 12-8pm (summer) 12-5pm (winter)
Rain, shine, summer or winter, Splash Zone is the place to be! Workout in an exercise room loaded with equipment or swim laps in our 8-lane indoor pool. In the summer months, splash around in the outdoor pool which has 6,000 sq feet of water. For the adventurous types, there are two 24 foot high water slides.
Other recreation available: kayak courses, aerobic classes, meeting rooms
Public restrooms/locker rooms
Concessions in the summer
Bike racks
Splash Zone is close to the North Coast Inland Trail.

Vermilion River Reservation

51211 North Ridge Rd.
Vermilion, OH 44089
440-967-7310
loraincountymetroparks.com
8am to dusk
The Vermilion River Reservation was Lorain County Metro Parks' first park. The reservation maintains its historical and natural significance while blending in facilities and opportunities for visitors.
3 miles of bike trails
Other recreation available: hiking, fishing, birding
Public restrooms
Picnic shelters and a meeting room are available to rent.

Wellington Reservation

535 Jones Rd.
Wellington, OH 44090
440-647-2509
loraincountymetroparks.com
8am to dusk (summer); 8am-4:30pm (winter)
Wellington Reservation is the newest Lorain County Metro Park. This reservation is great for everyone. Many nature programs are offered throughout the year.
Over 4 miles of bike trails
Other recreation available: paddle boating, hiking, canoeing, birding on an observation mound
Public restrooms
Picnic shelter