What's coming up and new in your Geauga Park District? Follow this link to our winter Park Explorer Activity Guide, containing programs, special events and information for April through June 2026. Spring 2026 This season, program registration opens March 20 at 10 a.m. for Geauga residents and March 27 at 10 a.m. for out-of-county folks, under our website's Programs & Events tab or by calling 440-286-9516 daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, please enjoy this overview of all your…
Please note that Big Creek Park's Meyer Center and The West Woods Nature Center will be closed the following days in 2025 and 2026. (All parks will still be open, though, and other facilities can still be reserved. Enjoy!) Martin Luther King Day (Monday, January 19) President’s Day (Monday, February 16) Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) Independence Day (Saturday, July 4) Labor Day (Monday, September 7) Columbus Day (Monday, October 12) Veterans’ Day (Wednesday, November 11) Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November…
Please join us in celebrating the following winners of our 30th Annual Nature Writing Contest! Links to all winning works are also posted below for your reading pleasure, and in addition to publishing their names in the summer Park Explorer Activity Guide, we look forward to celebrating them all in person during a special invitation-only event this July. This year's contest attracted an all-time-runner-up 230 entries before Earth Day! Special thanks to the Foundation for Geauga Parks for again helping…
Integrity. Stewardship. Quality. Community. These are the four core values identified by and reflected in our new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Guided by a recent public survey, public meetings, staff feedback, and the necessities of upkeeping and improving a 28-park system, this important document was created to guide our next five years of decision-making on policy, operations, maintenance, programming, acquisition of land and capital improvements. The history of Geauga Park District's property acquisitions and capital improvements are also outlined in its…
From late February through Earth Day, you nominated 20 trails to compete. From May 15 through July 31, you voted on those you consider your fan-favorites. Now, without further ado, here are Geauga Park District's Top 10 Trails that we plan to celebrate and explore all year round, each linked with a trail map for your quick reference. Thanks to everyone who cast a vote, and congratulations to the following incredible Geauga County trails! Ansel's Cave Trail (The West Woods)…
As is tradition with Rainbow Bridges around the world, collars and tags of lost pets may now be attached to the railings of the new Rainbow Bridge at Veterans Legacy Woods in honor and remembrance of lost pets. Particularly this park, special tribute may also be paid in honor of military dogs, police K-9 units and service dogs. A map locating the bridge can be found here. To access it directly from the parking lot (roughly 2,889 feet one-way, and…
Geauga Park District is proud to announce a new opportunity to honor a veteran or active duty member of our U.S. Armed Forces at Veterans Legacy Woods. Similar to this rendering, a beautiful wooden plaque in The Club (lower level) of Tribute Lodge will soon recognize donations of $500 or more with an engraved name plate customized with "In Memory of" or "In Honor of," the honored service member's military branch, rank and name, and donor recognition (optional). For more…
Exciting news out at hilly Veterans Legacy Woods! This six-passenger golf cart can now be borrowed to help veterans, seniors ages 65+, and guests with limited mobility explore and enjoy the trails at Veterans Legacy Woods whenever they are clear of snow and ice. Drivers must be 21+ with a valid driver's license, and the use of alcohol is strictly prohibited. In all cases, a special use permit is required with 10 days prior notice. With interest or questions, please…
Geauga Park District is interested in your feedback on its programs, events, amenities and operations, so we've made sure there are a variety of convenient ways for you to communicate that feedback to us. Wish to share? Click here for a printable PDF version of this flyer.
Looking for something creative to do with the Nature in your own backyard? Try these easy projects with Outreach Coordinator Holly Sauder! Nature Craft - Sugaring Edition - "Maple Stirs" Instructional Video Nature Craft #10 - "Frozen Suncatcher" Instructional Video Nature Craft - Holiday Edition - "Evergreen Centerpiece" Instructional Video Nature Craft #8 - "Leaf Stamping" Instructional Video • Instruction Sheet (PDF) Nature Craft #7 - "Suncatcher" Instructional Video • Instruction Sheet (PDF) Nature Craft #6 - "Foil Leaf…
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