Lorain County Metro Parks

Serving Lorain County through conservation of land and educational programs for all.

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Let the garden unfold around you 🌿 Take a free 15–30 minute tram ride through Schoepfle Garden, departing from the Visitor Center. Space is limited and offered first-come, first-served.

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Kids can explore history through hands-on cooking at Eating Up History. Each session highlights a historic recipe and invites participants to taste a bit of the past. Join us as we explore 19th century pre-Civil War foods.

Register: https://t.co/Kvi3XFdQ59

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Laugh along with Shakespeare's funniest comedy! The Comedy of Errors comes to Vermilion River Reservation June 19-21, presented by The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival.

🎟 Free admission
🪑 Bring chairs or blankets
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Join Lorain County Metro Parks for Craft and Chat at Wellington Reservation Visitor Center. Bring your current craft project and enjoy a relaxed, social evening with fellow artists and crafters of all skill levels. No registration required.

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Hop on board for a tram ride at Sandy Ridge Reservation 🌿
Enjoy a relaxing way to experience the trails and scenery.
📍 6195 Otten Rd., North Ridgeville
Check ahead for availability, as rides may be weather dependent and capacity may be limited.

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Enjoy a peaceful lunch at Orchid Café. Dine in the Orchid Room overlooking the gardens or outside on the patio. Open for the season.

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Calling all young master builders! Does your child love creating with building bricks? Enter the Brickfest Display Kids Design Challenge and show off those amazing creations at Brickfest!

Submit photos and a brief description to: [email protected] by June 10

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Final prep for the outdoors starts here. 🩹🌿

Wilderness First Aid Course
June 6–7 | 8 AM–7 PM | French Creek Nature Center
Earn certification through the Center for Wilderness Safety

👉 https://t.co/QM7k6nmwaX

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Join us for free tram rides at Kopf Family Reservation beginning June 4. Trips depart from Avon Lake Public Library trailhead (32649 Electric Blvd). 20–30 min rides | First-come, first-served | Weather dependent

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Baltimore Orioles are among Ohio's most impressive engineers, weaving hanging, pouch-like homes from plant fibers and grasses. - Naturalist K. Sonney

Sandy Ridge Reservation, LCMP Board Member Joe Hribar

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Hop aboard a tram ride at Cascade Park 🌿
Rides run every Tuesday from 10 AM–12 PM, departing from Shelter #1 beside the playground.
First-come, first-served | ~30 minutes | No registration required | Weather dependent
Tram seats 6.

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Kick off summer at Lakeview Park 🌊
Live music, food, vendors & free kayak/canoe/paddleboard demos (4–8 p.m.). No registration needed. Stay for a Lake Erie sunset + beach campfire 🔥

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Looking for homeschool fun? Join us for Open Gym at Splash Zone! Active play, games, and social time for ages 4–13. Drop in anytime 12–1:30 PM. Members $2 | Nonmembers $3.

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Let the little ones enjoy a garden ride at the Schoepfle Garden Children’s Carousel in Birmingham.

Set within the Children’s Garden at 11106 Market St., this free carousel experience is designed especially for children.

Rides are offered weather permitting.

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🎠🌼 Enjoy a sensory-friendly All Abilities Children's Garden Experience! Reduced capacity, lower stimulus levels, and extra loading time help create a welcoming experience for all. Free, but registration is required, https://t.co/jKBYYxRPHM

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Join us at Wellington Reservation for a moderate Full Moon Hike with an incline to the observation mound and wide views of the surrounding landscape. To find this and other Full Moon programs, visit https://t.co/TnYB0eeFsT

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🌳Wild discoveries are closer than you think 🦋🌿 At Junior Wild Wonders Camp, explore the amazing places and fascinating creatures found right here in Lorain County Metro Parks. Adventure is in your own backyard! Register now: https://t.co/b2E2fVJhfD or [phone]

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Some songs were cut before opening night… but they still deserve a standing ovation. Join French Creek Theatre for Cabaret: “Cut it Out”, a showcase of musical theatre’s hidden gems, and brilliant numbers left on the cutting room floor. Tickets: https://t.co/yJs5AYMmxt

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Does your child love designing and building with plastic building bricks? Join the brick-building fun, submit a display for Brickfest. Photos and a brief description of the display must be emailed to [email protected] for review. Submit by June 10

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Explore more trails this spring with the Hiking Stick Program 🌿
Complete 10 hikes at 6 Lorain County Metro Parks by June 30 to earn the 2026 pin. First-time participants receive a hiking stick.
Download the form: https://t.co/app5XrOcUX