Geauga Park District

December 28, 2017 by Staff Report

For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Introducing Claridon Woodlands

Beginning Jan. 2, explore the trails of Geauga Park District’s new Claridon Woodlands. Located at 11383 Claridon Troy Road, Claridon Woodlands includes nearly two miles of trails and an easy access to The Maple Highlands Trail.

At a sixth of a mile, the White Tail Trail is surfaced with asphalt for complete wheelchair and stroller accessibility. The trail connects the parking areas, lodge, event lawn, shelter, fire pit area, ropes course, pump track/single mountain bike track and The Maple Highlands Trail. It also provides access to a fishing platform on the front pond.

The Drake Trail is 0.3-mile aggregate surface following the southern shoreline of the front pond and crossing between the front and back pond along the top of the dam. Points of interest along this trail include the freeform boulder wall, nature-based playground, and unique viewing platform along the back pond.

Finally, the aggregate Tree Tapper Trail stretches a complete mile along the back pond’s wetlands area and meanders in a loop through the woods around the eastern part of the property. The trail also offers access to a viewing platform on the back pond.

As with every new Geauga Park District project, Claridon Woodlands’ development began with a biological assessment by its park biologist, assuring that development would be appropriate.

Amenities to open later this year include the fishing platform, ropes course, pump track/single mountain bike track, freeform boulder wall and nature-based playground. An incredible new lodge featuring large windows overlooking the water, indoor restrooms, a fireplace and a kitchenette will begin accepting reservations later in the year, as well.

Visit the park district website for news and updates.