Amherst Beaver Creek

Directions to Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation is located just south of Route 2 at the Oak Point Road exit, next the Amherst Police Station.

Go to the Amherst Beaver Creek page.

Black River Reservation

Directions to Black River Reservation

Day's Dam day use area at East 31st & Norfolk Avenue

Lorain From Sheffield Lake: Take Rt. 301 south to French Creek Rd., turn right (west). Take French Creek Rd. to East River Rd. and turn left. Go a short distance and turn right onto E. 31st St. drive over the bridge. The parking lot is on the left, just before Norfolk Ave.

From Avon Lake: Take Rt. 83 south to Rt. 254 (Detroit Rd.) and turn right (west). Take Rt. 254 to French Creek Rd. and turn right. Take French Creek until it dead-ends into East River Rd. and turn left (south). Drive a short distance, then turn right onto E. 31st St. Go over the bridge, the parking lot is on the left, just before Norfolk Ave.

From Amherst, Vermilion (to Day's Dam): Take Rt. 2 east to the Rt. 57 north exit. Continue on Rt. 57 past 254 to E. 31st St. Turn right onto E. 31st St. The park entrance is approx. 6 blocks down on 31st St. on the right just past Norfolk Ave.

From Elyria: Take Rt. 301 (Abbe Rd.) north to Rt. 254. Turn left. Take Rt. 254 to East River Rd. Turn right (north). Take East River Rd to E. 31st St. Turn left onto E. 31st St. Drive over the bridge. The entrance is on the left just before Norfolk Ave.

High Meadows Picnic Area & Bur Oak Picnic Area

From LaGrange, Carlisle Township, Penfield: Take State Rt. 301 north to State Rt.10 east. Take Rt. 10 to Rt. 57. Take Rt. 57 north to West River Rd., near Midway Mall. Turn right onto West River Rd. Go about one mile to Ford Rd., and turn right onto Ford Rd. (If you pass Midway Mall before finding Ford Rd., you've gone too far.)The entrance to the High Meadows Use Area will be first. The entrance to the Bur Oak Use Area is about a 1/2 mile further on Ford Rd.

From Vermilion: Take Rt. 2 east to Community College exit (Rt. 254/Rt. 301 exit). Turn left off exit ramp onto Rt. 254. Take Rt. 254 to Gulf Rd. (is called East River Rd. on north side of Rt. 254) just before the bridge. Turn left onto Gulf Rd. and then right onto Ford Rd. The entrance to the Bur Oak Use Area will be first. The entrance to the High Meadows Use Area is about 1/2 mile further on Ford Rd.

From Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield: Take Rt. 254 west to Gulf Rd. Turn left onto Gulf Rd. and then right onto Ford Rd. The entrance to the Bur Oak Use Area will be first. The entrance to the High Meadows Use Area is about 1/2 mile further on Ford Rd.

Go to the Black River Reservation page.

Caley Reservation

Directions to Caley Reservation

From Wellington: Take Route 58 north to Webster Road. Turn right (east) onto Webster Road until you come to West Road. Turn left (north) onto West Road. Go approximately one mile. Park entrance will be on your right.

From North: Take Route 58 south to Route 303. Turn left (east) onto Route 303. Take Route 303 to West Road. Turn right onto West Road. Drive approximately one mile on West Road. Park entrance will be on your left.

From Southeast: Take either Route 83 north or Route 301 north and turn left onto Route 303. Go through LaGrange and pass Whitehead Road and Diagonal Road. The next intersection is West Road. Turn left onto West Road and go approximately 1-2 miles. Park entrance is on the left.

Go to the Caley Reservation page.

Carlisle Reservation

Directions to Carlisle Reservation

From Cleveland: Take I-480 west to Rt. 10/20. Take Rt. 10/20 west to Rt. 301 South/ LaGrange Rd. exit. Turn left onto Rt. 301 South. Drive a short distance to the second intersection on your right, Nickle Plate - Diagonal Rd., which is right after the Carlisle Township Fire Department, and drive .7 mile to the Duck Pond Picnic Area entrance, which will be on your right. Drive .8 mile farther on Diagonal Rd. and the entrance to the Carlisle Visitor Center will also be on the right. Drive .8 mile farther on Diagonal Rd and the entrance to the Equestrian Center will be on your right.

From Elyria: Take LaGrange/State RT. 301 South to Nickle Plate - Diagonal Rd., which is right after the Carlisle Township Fire Department, and drive .7 mile to the Duck Pond Picnic Area entrance, which will be on your right. Drive .8 mile farther on Diagonal Rd. and the entrance to the Carlisle Visitor Center will also be on the right. Drive .8 mile farther on Diagonal Rd and the entrance to the Equestrian Center will be on your right.

From Oberlin: Take St Rt. 511 east to St Rt. 10/20 East. Get off at the St Rt. 301 South/LaGrange Rd exit. Turn right onto Rt. 301. Go a short distance and turn right onto Nickle Plate-Diagonal Rd. (which is right after the Carlisle Twp Fire Dept.) Drive .7 mile on Nickle Plate-Diagonal Rd. and the DPPA entrance will be on the right. Drive another .8 mile on Diagonal Rd. and the CVC entrance will also be on the right.

Go to the Carlisle Reservation page.

Cascade Park

Directions to Cascade Park

Cascade Park is located in the middle of downtown Elyria with the main entrance located near the police station off of Furnace Street.

From the north (Elyria, Lorain, Sheffield): Take Rt. 57 S./Lorain Blvd. Turn left to follow Rt. 57/John F Kennedy Memorial Parkway. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Furnace St. Turn left onto Hillsdale Ct. Follow Hillsdale Ct. as it becomes Cascade St.

From the south (LaGrange, Wellington): Take OH-301 N/LaGrange Rd. Take slight right onto Oberlin Elyria Rd. Continue on Oberlin Elyria Rd. and then turn left onto West Ave. Continue on West Ave as it becomes Lake Ave. Turn right onto Furnace St. Turn right onto Hillsdale Ct. Follow Hillsdale Ct. as it becomes Cascade St.

Go to the Cascade Park page.

Charlemont Reservation

Directions to Charlemont Reservation

The parking lot is located on New London - Eastern Road, just east of Quarry Rd. in Huntington Township, approximately one mile west of Clare-Mar Lakes Campground on the left side of the road.

From the North: Take Rt. 58 south through Wellington. When you see Findley State Park on your left, continue south on Rt. 58 for approximately 4.5 miles until you come to New London - Eastern Road; turn right (west). The parking lot is approximately one mile west of the Clare-Mar Lakes Campground on the left side of the road. If you pass the Quarry Rd. intersection, you've gone too far.

Go to the Charlemont Reservation page.

Columbia Reservation

Directions to Columbia Reservation

Columbia Reservation is located on Route 82 about 7 miles east of Route 83 and just west of Route 252. The park entrance is located on the south side of the road.

From the north (Elyria, Lorain, Sheffield): Take Rt. 57 S. (Rt. 301) past route 10 to route 82. Go east (left) for about 10 miles. Park is on your right.

From the north (Westlake, North Olmsted, Bay Village): Take Rt. 252 south to Sprague Rd. Go east (left) then a quick right to south, back onto Route 252. Go south approximately 5 miles to route 82. Go west (right) and park entrance is on the left about 1/2 mile down.

From the west (Amherst, Vermilion): Take I-90 east to Route 83. Go south on Rt. 83 to Rt. 82. Go east (left) about 7 miles.

From the south (Grafton): Take Rt. 57 north to Rt. 82. Go east (right) for 10 miles. Alternate route: Rt. 83 north to Rt. 82. Go east (right) for about 7 miles.

From Cleveland and east: Take Route 480 to Rt. 71 south to route 82. Go west on Rt. 82 about 10 miles.

To Briarwood Lodge

Just 1/4 mile west of the River's Edge entrance to the park, 25145 Royalton Rd., is the intersection of West River Rd. (The church and schools are on the corner). Go south on West River Rd. for about 1 mile. Turn left at Briarwood Lane (at the curve; you can only go left). About 1/2 mile down at the turn on the left hand side is the park entrance to Briarwood Lodge.

Go to the Columbia Reservation page.

French Creek Reservation

Directions to French Creek Nature Center

From Elyria, LaGrange, Penfield: Take State Rt. 301 (Abbe Rd.) north. Drive past Lorain County Community College; remain on 301 North until you reach the intersection of 301 and Rt. 611 (Colorado Ave). (You will pass through the intersections of 301 with Rt. 254 and French Creek Rd.) Turn left onto Rt. 611 (at St. Theresa Catholic Church). The entrance to the Nature Center will be approximately 1-1/2 miles further on the left. (If you reach the intersection of Rt. 611 and East River Rd., you have gone too far.)

From Amherst and Vermilion: Take State Rt. 2 east to Rt. 611 Exit 151 for Avon. Turn left onto Rt. 611 (Colorado Ave.). Go about two miles on Rt. 611 (past the Rt. 301 intersection). The entrance for the Nature Center will be on the left. (If you reach the intersection of Rt. 611 and East River Rd., you have gone too far.)

From Cleveland: Take Rt. 2/I-90 west to Rt. 611 Exit 151 for Avon. Turn right off of the exit ramp onto Rt. 611 (Colorado Ave). Go about two miles on Rt. 611 (past the Rt. 301 N. intersection). The entrance for the Nature Center will be on the left. (If you reach the intersection of Rt. 611 and East River Rd., you have gone too far.)

Go to the French Creek Reservation page.

Forest Hills Golf Course

Directions to Forest Hills Golf Course

From Avon, Avon Lake: Take State RT. 83 south to State RT. 10/20 west. Go west on Rt. 10/20 to the Rt. 301 South/LaGrange Rd. Exit. Turn right onto LaGrange Rd. Go north on LaGrange Rd. until you come to Oberlin-Elyria Rd. (old Rt. 20). Turn left onto Oberlin-Elyria Rd. and drive 1.4 miles. Forest Hills Golf Center will be on your left a short distance past the Elyria Country Club.

From LaGrange, Pennfield: Take Rt. 301 north until it dead-ends into Oberlin-Elyria Rd. (old Rt. 20) Turn left onto Oberlin-Elyria Rd. (at the Circle K). Go 1.4 miles. Forest Hills Golf Center will be on your left ( a short distance past the Elyria Country Club, also on your left).

From Lorain: Take Rt. 58 south to Russia Rd. Turn left onto Russia Rd. and go about four miles to Oberlin-Elyria Rd. (old Rt. 20). Turn right onto Oberlin-Elyria Rd. and go about 1-1/2 miles. Shortly after you pass the Elyria Country Club on your left, you will come to Forest Hills Golf Center, which will also be on your left.

From Oberlin: Take State Rt. 511 (old Rt. 10) east to Oberlin-Elyria Rd. and turn left. Drive 2.8 miles on Oberlin Rd. The golf course will be on your right. (FHGC is .8 mile from the Butternut Ridge Rd./Oberlin Rd. intersection.) If you pass the Elyria Country Club, you have traveled too far.

From Wellington: Take State Rt. 58 north to Rt. 10/20 (Joint Vocational School will be to your right). Turn right and take RT. 10/20 east to RT. 511 exit. At stop sign, turn right onto Oberlin-Elyria Rd. Drive 2.8 miles on Oberlin-Elyria Rd. The golf course will be on your right. (FHGC is .8 mile from the Butternut Ridge/Oberlin Rd. intersection.) If you pass the Elyria Country Club, you've gone too far.

Go to the Forest Hills Golf Course page.

Hollstein Reservation

Directions to Amherst HealthPlex at Hollstein Reservation

The Amherst HealthPlex (Formerly the Mercy Health & Recreation Center) at Hollstein Reservation is located just north of Route 2 at the Oak Point Road exit. Go north on Oak Point Rd. and make the first right turn onto Cooper Foster Park Rd. Then turn left on Hollstein Drive.

Go to the Amherst HealthPlex page.

Indian Hollow Reservation

Directions to Indian Hollow Reservation

From Elyria: Take St. Rt. 301 south to Parsons Rd. Turn left onto Parsons Rd. Go about 2-3 miles. After crossing intersection of Parsons and Indian Hollow, park entrance will be on the left. OR Take St. Rt. 57 south into Grafton. Shortly after crossing first set of railroad tracks, turn right onto Parsons Rd. Go about 3/4 mile and the park entrance will be on the right.

From Grafton: Take St. Rt. 83 north to Grafton-Eastern Rd. (Rt. 57). Turn left onto Grafton-Eastern Rd. Go through the village of Grafton to Parsons Rd. and turn left onto Parsons Rd. Go about one mile; the park entrance will be on the right.

From the South: Take St. Rt. 83 north to Rt. 57. Turn left (west) onto Rt. 57. Take Rt. 57 through Grafton and turn left onto Parsons Rd. Park entrance will be on your right.

Go to the Indian Hollow Reservation page.

Kipton Reservation

Directions to Kipton Reservation

The parking lot is south of Kipton on the west side of Route 511 approximately 1/2 mile south of Route20. There is no sign--just a small gravel entrance to the parking lot on the west side of Route 511, just south of Green Circle Growers. You may have to park along the roadside if the cable gate is up across the drive, then walk back to the reservoir.

Go to the Kipton Reservation page.

Kopf Family Reservation

Directions to Kopf Family Reservation

Avon Lake Public Library

From I-90: Exit I-90 at Exit 153: Route 83. Continue north onto Route 83/Avon Belden Road towards Avon Lake for about three miles. Turn right (East) onto Electric Blvd. The Avon Lake Public Library is located on the right side. Parking is available in their parking lot and the trail begins at the back the parking lot.

From Lake Road: Take Lake Road to Route 83/Avon Belden Road. Go south on Route 83. Turn left (East) onto Electric Blvd. The Avon Lake Public Library is located on the right side. Parking is available in their parking lot and the trail begins at the back the parking lot.

Belle Road Park

Belle Road Park is located at the end of Belle Road. Belle Road is off of Route 83 before the Electric Blvd and Route 83 intersection.

Belle Road Park can also be accessed off of Armour St which is east of Route 83 off of Walker Road.

Go to the Kopf Family Reservation page.

Lakeview Park

Directions to Lakeview Park

From the South (Wellington, Oberlin, Amherst): Follow SR 58/ Leavitt Road north to US 6W/ Erie Ave in Lorain. Turn right onto W. Erie Ave., head east for 0.5 miles. The park will be on your left hand side.

Elyria, North Ridgeville, Grafton, Columbia: Follow SR 57 north to US 6/W. Erie Ave. in Lorain. Turn left onto W. Erie Ave, heading west for 0.8 miles. Lakeview Park will be on your right.

From Vermilion, Erie County: Follow US 6/Liberty Ave. into Lorain. Lakeview Park will on the left hand side about 0.5 miles past Rt. 58.

From the East (Sheffield Lake, Avon Lake): Follow US 6/ Lake Road into Lorain. Go past Broadway Avenue and Lakeview Park will be on the right hand side.

(Sheffield, Avon):Follow SR 611/Colorado Ave. to US 6/E. Erie Ave. in Lorain. Turn Right onto Broadway Ave. Follow Broadway Ave until you come to Rt 6. Turn left onto Rt. 6 and follow for about 0.8 miles. Lakeview Park will be on your right.

From the Turnpike: Via I-80/90: Take the turnpike to exit 140/ Rt. 58 Amherst-Oberlin. Go north on Rt. 58 to Rt. 6. Turn right onto Rt. 6 and go about 0.5 miles. Lakeview Park will be on your left.

Go to the Lakeview Park page.

Miller Nature Preserve

Directions to Miller Nature Preserve

From Vermilion, Amherst, Elyria, Lorain: Take Route 2 east to Route 83, Exit 153. Turn right onto Route 83. Go about one mile and turn left onto West Park Road. The entrance to Miller Nature Preserve will be on the right.

From Cleveland: Take I-90 west to Route 83, Exit 153. Turn left onto Route 83. Go about one mile and turn left onto West Park Road. The entrance to Miller Nature Preserve will be on the right.

From Oberlin, LaGrange, and Wellington: Take Route 20/Route 10 to Route 83/ North Ridgeville, Exit 3. Turn left of the exit ramp. Go to the stop sign and turn right on to Chestnut Ridge Road. At the stop light, turn left on to Avon Belden Road/Route 83. Go about 6.5 miles and turn right onto West Park Road. The entrance to Miller Nature Preserve will be on the right.

Go to the Miller Nature Preserve page.

North Coast Inland Trail

Directions for North Coast Inland Trail

Elyria: 2nd/Industrial Parkway, across from York Manufacturing (parking available on the corner of Woodford Blvd and Gateway Blvd).

Oberlin: Downtown

Kipton: Community Park in downtown Kipton

Go to the North Coast Inland Trail page.

The North Star Preserve

Directions to The North Star Preserve

From the East

I-90: Take I-90 west to Route 58. Take 58 south into Oberlin, past Oberlin College. Turn right on Oberlin Rd./Oberlin Elyria Rd./U.S. Route 20. The North Star Preserve will be on the left in 1/4 mile.

I-480: Take I-480 west (which becomes Route 10 and then Route 20.) Stay on Route 20. The North Star Preserve will be on the left about 1/4 mile past the Route 58 junction.

From the West

Take Rt 2 east to Route 58. Take 58 south into Oberlin, past Oberlin College. Turn right on Oberlin Rd./Oberlin Elyria Rd./U.S. Route 20. The North Star Preserve will be on the left in 1/4 mile.

From the South

Take I-71 north to the Ashland exit. Go east on U.S. Route 250 to Ohio Route 89. Go north on 89 to Ohio Route 58. Go north on 58 toward Oberlin and watch for Oberlin Rd./Oberlin Elyria Rd./U.S. Route 20 (if you reach Downtown Oberlin you've gone too far.) Turn left on Oberlin Rd./Oberlin Elyria Rd./U.S. Route 20. The North Star Preserve will be on the left in 1/4 mile.

From the Turnpike

I-80 (turnpike): Take I-80 to exit 140 (Rt. 58, Amherst, Oberlin) and take Rt 58 south into Oberlin, past Oberlin College. Turn right on Oberlin Rd./Oberlin Elyria Rd./U.S. Route 20. The North Star Preserve will be on the left in 1/4 mile.

Go to the North Star Preserve page.

Sandy Ridge Reservation

Directions to Sandy Ridge Reservation

From Elyria: Take Center Ridge Rd (RT. 20) east to Case Rd. (across from old Ridgeview Shopping Center.) Turn left onto Case Rd., then turn right onto Otten Rd. Drive about a mile to park entrance.

From Avon, Avon Lake: Take Rt. 254 west to Case Rd., and turn left onto Case Rd. Take Case Rd. to Otten Rd. Turn left onto Otten Rd. Drive to park entrance.

From Lorain: Take Rt. 57 south to Rt. 254 and turn left (east). Take Rt. 254 to Case Rd. and turn right (south). Take Case Rd. to Otten Rd., and turn left onto Otten Rd. Drive to park entrance.

Go to the Sandy Ridge Reservation page.

Schoepfle Garden

Directions to Schoepfle Garden

From Elyria, Amherst: Take St. Rt. 113 west to Birmingham. Cross bridge over Vermilion River and turn onto the first road on the left, which is Market Street. The garden is on the left.

From Vermilion: Take Rt. 60 south to St. Rt. 113. Go east on Rt. 113 to Market Street. Turn right onto Market Street. The garden is on the left.

Wellington, Oberlin: Take St. Rt. 58 north to St. Rt. 113. Go west on St. Rt. 113 to Birmingham. Cross bridge over Vermilion River and turn onto the first road on the left, which is Market Street. The garden is on the left.

Go to the Schoepfle Garden page.

Splash Zone Aquatic Center

Directions to Splash Zone Aquatic Center

From the East

I-90: Take I-90 west to Route 58. Take 58 south into Oberlin, past Oberlin College. Turn right on West Hamilton Street. Splash Zone will be on the left.

I-480: Take I-480 west (which becomes Route 10 and then Route 20.) Exit at the Oberlin Route 511 exit and follow Route 511 into town. Turn left on route 58 (south) and turn right on West Hamilton Street. Splash Zone will be on the left.

From the West

Take Rt 2 east to Route 58. Take 58 south into Oberlin, past Oberlin College. Turn right on West Hamilton Street. Splash Zone will be on the left.

From the South

Take I-71 north to the Ashland exit. Go east on U.S. Route 250 to Ohio Route 89. Go north on 89 to Ohio Route 58. Go north on 58 toward Oberlin and watch for West Hamilton Street (if you reach Oberlin College you've gone too far.) Turn left on West Hamilton and Splash Zone will be on the left.

From the Turnpike

I-80 (turnpike): Take I-80 to exit 140 (Rt. 58, Amherst, Oberlin) and take Rt 58 south into Oberlin, past Oberlin College. Turn right on West Hamilton Street. Splash Zone will be on the left.

Go to the Splash Zone Aquatic Center page.

Vermilion River Reservation

Directions to Vermilion River Reservation

Mill Hollow Area: The park entrance is located at the intersection of Vermilion Rd. and North Ridge Rd., four miles south of Vermilion.

From LaGrange, Grafton: Take Rt. 303 west to Rt. 511. Turn right and go north on 511. This turns into Vermilion Rd., which takes you directly into the park.

Via State Route 2, from the East: Take Rt. 2 west to the Baumhart Rd. exit. Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto Baumhart Rd. Take Baumhart to N. Ridge Rd. Turn right onto N. Ridge Rd. which will take you to the park entrance.

Via Ohio Turnpike: Take the Ohio Turnpike to Baumhart Rd. Exit 135. Take Baumhart Rd. north to North Ridge Rd. Turn left on North Ridge and take it to the park entrance.

From North Ridgeville: Take Center Ridge Rd. west to Rt. 57. Turn right onto Rt. 57. Take Rt. 57 to Rt. 113. Go west on Rt. 113 through South Amherst to Baumhart Rd. Turn right (north) onto Baumhart. Take Baumhart to North Ridge Rd. Turn left onto North Ridge Rd. Take North Ridge to the park entrance.

Go to the Vermilion River Reservation page.

Wellington Reservation

Directions to Wellington Reservation

From the West

Rochester, Brighton Twp., Huron County: Follow SR 18/Medina-Norwalk Road to Pitts Road/CR 64 in Wellington Twp. Turn right onto Pitts Road, heading south to Jones Road/CR5. Turn left onto Jones Road, heading east. End at 535 Jones Road.

From the North

Vermilion, Kipton, Camden Twp.: Follow SR 511 south to SR 18/Medina-Norwalk Road to Pitts Road/CR 64 in Wellington Twp. Turn right onto Pitts Road, heading south to Jones Road/CR5. Turn left onto Jones Road, heading east. End at 535 Jones Road.

Pittsfield Twp., Oberlin, Amherst: Follow SR58 south to Jones Road/CR 5 just south of the City of Wellington. Turn right onto Jones Road, heading west. End at 535 Jones Road.

Avon Lake, Avon, North Ridgeville: Follow SR 83/Wooster-Avon Lake Road south to SR 303. Turn right onto SR 303, heading west to SR 58. Turn left onto SR 58 and follow it south to Jones Road/CR 5 just south of the City of Wellington. Turn right onto Jones Road. End at 535 Jones Road.

Sheffield Lake, Sheffield, Lorain, Elyria, Carlisle Twp., LaGrange: Follow SR 301/Abbe Road/Lattasburg-Elyria Road south to SR 303. Turn right onto SR 303, heading west to SR 58. Turn left onto SR 58 and follow it south to Jones Road/CR 5 just south of the City of Wellington. Turn right onto Jones Road. End at 535 Jones Road.

From the East

Eaton Twp., Grafton, Columbia Station, Cuyahoga County: Follow SR 82/Elyria-Twinsburg Road west to SR 83. Turn left onto SR 83. Follow SR 83/Wooster-Avon Lake Road south to SR 303. Turn right onto SR 303, heading west to SR 58. Turn left onto SR 58 and follow it south to Jones Road/CR 5 just south of the City of Wellington. Turn right onto Jones Road. End at 535 Jones Road.

Penfield, Medina County: Follow SR 18 west into Wellington toward SR 58 in the center of town. Turn left on SR 58 and follow it south to Jones Road/CR 5 just south of the City of Wellington. Turn right onto Jones Road. End at 535 Jones Road.

From the South

Huntington, Ashland County: Follow SR 58 north to Jones Road/CR 5. Turn left onto Jones Road heading west. End at 535 Jones Road.

Go to the Wellington Reservation page.