Parks and Recreation

August 28, 2014 by Staff Report

GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT

For more information, contact the park district by phone at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Youth Outdoors

Popular youth fishing and hunting experiences return to Geauga Park District thanks to the sponsorship of Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Timothy Grendell.

Two Family Fishing Expo events are scheduled for families with kids ages 8-14. The first is Sept. 13 at Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield Township and the other is Sept. 14 at Big Creek Park in Chardon Township. Both are from 9 a.m. to noon and registration is required.

Fishing expo families will enjoy instruction in the basics of fishing equipment, knot typing and fish identification, followed by a morning of fishing with the help of experienced anglers. Equipment will be provided or bring one’s own.

Additionally, young people selected during a recent lottery will also take part in Youth Hunting Nov. 22 and 23 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Rookery.

Applicants had to possess a valid youth hunting license and youth deer permit, have completed the ODNR Division of Wildlife’s Hunter Safety course and be accompanied by a non-hunting adult. All ODNR rules and regulations apply.

Prizes will be offered by Judge Grendell and other event sponsors.