Lorain County Parks & Nature Preserves

The following list of parks and preserves includes those managed by federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies (such as the National Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, various historical societies, etc.).

We have tried to collect information on the activities and facilities available at various parks, but things may change without us knowing about it. So please double check the information at the official site (click on the park’s name to go there).

Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation (County Park)

• 913 North Lake Street Amherst, Ohio 44001
• Trail map
• Park size: 65 acres
• Total trail length: 1.4 miles
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms

Black River Reservation (County Park)

• 1350 Ford Road Elyria, Ohio 44035
• Trail map
• Total trail length: 6.5 miles
• At least some parts are handicap accessible
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms
• Tram

Brighton Reservation (County Park)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.

Caley Reservation (County Park)

• 18207 West Road Pittsfield Township
• Trail map
• Park size: 507 acres
• Cross country ski trails

Camp Belden (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 609 acres
• Total trail length: 3.5 miles
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Particularly good site for bird watching

Carlisle Reservation (County Park)

• 12882 Diagonal Road LaGrange, Ohio 44050
• Trail map
• Park size: 1,917 acres
• Bridle trails
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms
• Astronomical Observatory, Sledding hill

Cassell Reservation (County Park)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 155 acres

Charlemont Reservation (County Park)

• Rochester & Huntington Townships
• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Trail map
• Bridle trails
• Cross country ski trails

Columbia Reservation (County Park)

• 25145 Royalton Road Columbia Station, OH
• Trail map
• Park size: 409 acres
• Total trail length: 4.25 miles
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms

Findley (State Park)

• 25381 State Route 58 Wellington, OH 44090-9208
• Trail map
• Park size: 838 acres
• Total trail length: 7 miles
• Dog friendly
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Camp sites
• Mountain bike trails
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms
• Swimming (435 ft beach), disk golf

French Creek Reservation (County Park)

• 4530 Colorado Avenue Sheffield Village, Ohio 44054
• Trail map
• Park size: 450 acres
• Total trail length: 4.5 miles
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms

Hollstein Reservation (County Park)

• 47160 Hollstein Drive Amherst, Ohio 44001
• Trail map
• At least some parts are handicap accessible
• Cross country ski trails
• Inclusive Playground

Indian Hollow Reservation (County Park)

• 38744 Parsons Road Grafton, OH 44044
• Trail map
• Total trail length: 1.25 miles
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms
• Area for RC aircraft

Kipton Reservation (County Park)

• Camden Township
• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Trail map
• Total trail length: 3 miles
• Bridle trails
• Cross country ski trails

Lakeview Park (County Park)

• 1800 West Erie Avenue Lorain, Ohio 44052
• Restrooms
• Swimming

Martin’s Run (County Park)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Undeveloped wetland

Miller Nature Preserve (County Park)

• 2739 Center Rd, Avon, OH 44011
• Trail map
• Park size: 78 acres
• Restrooms
• Visitor center, conservatory

North Coast Inland Trail (Bike Path)

• Trail map
• Total trail length: 65 miles

Sandy Ridge Reservation (County Park)

• 6195 Otten Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039
• Trail map
• Park size: 310 acres
• Total trail length: 2 miles
• Particularly good site for bird watching
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms

Schoepfle Garden (County Park)

• Just off State Route 113 on Market Street in Birmingham, Ohio
• Trail map
• Park size: 70 acres
• Total trail length: 2 miles
• Restrooms
• Botanical garden

Sheffield Lake Reservation (County Park)

• Undeveloped wetland

Tripphahn Reservation (County Park)

• Undeveloped

Vermillion River Reservation (County Park)

• 51211 North Ridge Road Vermilion, OH 44089
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Restrooms
• Picnic, Carriage Barn, Water Trail, Shale Cliffs, Sledding hill

Wellington (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 200 acres
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Particularly good site for bird watching

Wellington Reservation (County Park)

• 535 Jones Road Wellington, Ohio 44090
• Trail map
• Park size: 550 acres
• Total trail length: 4 miles
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Cross country ski trails
• Restrooms

Last Update: 01/13/2013 11:59:22

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