Lake Metroparks

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Wherever you are in Lake County, you're never more than 10 minutes away from enjoying and exploring Lake Metroparks. #playinyourparks

Website http://lakemetroparks.com

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Hours for most parks in the Lake Metroparks system are 6 am to 11 pm. Visit http://lakemetroparks.com/parks for more information.

Mission: Conserving and preserving the natural resources of Lake County while providing a variety of safe, affordable and enjoyable educational and recreational programs and activities.

Portions of two state designated wild and scenic rivers -- and many tributaries -- flow through and are protected by Lake Metroparks. In addition to protecting watersheds and open space, Lake Metroparks provides 3.3 million visitors annually with countless recreational and educational experiences at diverse facilities including an agriculturally themed park, a nature center, a state-of-the-art education and wildlife rehabilitation center, a 50-foot observation tower overlooking Lake Erie and surrounding landscape, two golf courses, more than 50 miles of trails including a 4.8-mile paved bike/hike trail, six parks on Lake Erie's shoreline and a cross-country ski center.