Geauga Park District

Geauga Park District is a system of natural areas and preserves in Geauga County, Ohio, that protects 10,500+ acres and 85+ miles of trails.

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Every single day, Geauga Park District honors the courage, service and sacrifice of all who've served our country through Veterans Legacy Woods, a tribute to our nation’s veterans. Park buildings are closed today for Veterans Day, but all 28 parks remain open for you to explore.

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Housed within Veterans Legacy Woods' Tribute Lodge, our Veterans Tribute Plaque honors service members with engraved nameplates for donations of $500+. 🇺🇸 Each includes the service member’s military branch, rank and name, plus optional donor info. Details: https://t.co/6WLQ3Iug89

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Our final Agents of Discovery mission has been published! Head to The West Woods now through 12/22 to play, then into the Nature Center to collect your exclusive reward. Details: https://t.co/pVX7ICzo1N

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As of today, Big Creek Park has open for 60 years — wow!
Here's a newspaper promotion from this day in 1966 and a photo of Chestnut Pond just this morning.
Happy 60th birthday to this beautiful place. 🍂

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Although The West Woods Nature Center and Big Creek Park's Meyer Center will be closed tomorrow for Columbus Day, lots of outdoor adventure ideas are just clicks away at https://t.co/Qsha07qm5z, and all 28 parks remain open for your next memorable autumn outing. Enjoy! 🍂

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We're excited to announce that The West Woods Nature Center will be closed for a large portion of 2027 as we bring it into the 21st century! This is why you'll soon start to see exhibitry moving out of our public spaces. Thanks in advance for bearing with us during this upgrade!

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Are you a Geauga County nonprofit or not-for-profit organization? Decorate a tree showcasing your work at The West Woods Nature Center! You provide the tree and decorations, we provide the space & promotions 12/7/26-1/3/27. Details: https://t.co/KokJT1o1ow

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Planning to make a facility reservation for 2027? Our reservation website now has a virtual waiting room! Reservations open October 1 at 8 a.m. for Geauga County residents and November 2 at 10 a.m. for all others. Learn more: https://t.co/cfLPawXzUt

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UPDATE: The main phone line is back in working order. Have a great day!

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ALERT: Big Creek Park's Mountain Bike Trail will be closed TOMORROW (Sunday, September 27) as the park hosts the OUSA Masters Nationals. You can learn more at https://t.co/BVfyG65oaW. Thanks for understanding!

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ALERT: Should your call to our main phone line not go through, please hang up and dial 440-226-4636 for assistance during normal business hours until our technical difficulties are resolved, and thanks for your patience as we troubleshoot!

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Just 2 more days for this year's Family Fun Giveaway, where prizes are 2 free-and-catered 2027 reservations at Veterans Legacy Woods! What event would YOU host? To enter, get our special events texts by texting YES to 440-739-6308 before 10 AM Friday. Details on our website.

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ALERT: At The Rookery, the short connector trail between the Interurban Trail and the Woodcock Trail is closed due to a hanging tree and bee's nest. This alert will be removed from the Alerts tab located along the top of our website when the trail has been reopened.

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ALERT: Big Creek Park's Donald W. Meyer Center will be closed today (Friday) for staff training, but The West Woods Nature Center will remain open for those needing in-person assistance, and phones will be answered from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as usual. Thanks for understanding!

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Sign up at https://t.co/8rSW6qHotR for our Trail Horse Nature Challenge next Saturday 8/29 — a 1-2 hour course with your horse featuring natural trail obstacles and Nature questions, ending with awards and certificates given in youth and adult divisions.
Photo: Linda Golding

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ALERT: Veterans Legacy Woods' Duty Trail is reopened. However, please be aware that ongoing stream daylighting and restoration work this summer and fall may sporadically close portions of the trails at this park. Signs will be posted onsite. Thanks for your cooperation!

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CLOSED: Claridon Woodlands’ high ropes course will be closed the remainder of today (Monday) due to lack of power onsite. Thanks for understanding.

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ALERT: Frohring Meadows' Dragonfly Trail will be closed this week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for asphalt improvements and repairs. Thanks for your cooperation.

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CLOSED: High ropes at Claridon Woodlands remain closed today (Monday) due to a power outage. Thanks for understanding.

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CLOSED: Ropes and boats will be closed the remainder of today (Sunday) due to power outages as well as weather.