Geauga Park District
Enter Geauga Park District’s 2025 Family Fun Giveaway for a chance to win a catered 2026 reservation at Veterans Legacy Woods...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Family Fun Giveaway
Enter Geauga Park District’s 2025 Family Fun Giveaway for a chance to win a catered 2026 reservation at Veterans Legacy Woods. Two winners will enjoy use of the Tribute Lodge, $750 toward catering of their choice and a 40-piece dessert tray courtesy of co-presenter D.S. Cakes & Sweet Café in Newbury.
Get entered to win when you sign up for personalized email updates from the parks at bit.ly/gpdgiveaway2025 now through Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. Official rules can also be found there and at The West Woods Nature Center and Big Creek Park’s front desks.
Those already signed up for emails from the parks will not receive duplicate emails when entering the giveaway. Winners will be chosen at random during the first week of September.
Because 2026 facility reservations open for Geauga County residents on Oct. 1 at 8 a.m., both lucky winners of this year’s giveaway will be able to “skip the line” to hold Tribute Lodge in 2026.
Nature Trek Fitness Hike
Aug. 17, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join Outdoor Recreation Specialist/Naturalist Trevor Wearstler to burn off calories at Sunnybrook Preserve. Learn fun nature facts, too, while traveling at least 4.5 miles on hill trails, rain or shine. Dress for the weather and bring water.
BYOH (Bring Your Own Horse)
Geauga equestrians may register for the Trail Horse Nature Challenge on Aug. 23, to face natural trail obstacles and nature questions along the trails of Swine Creek Reservation, with awards and certificates given in youth and adult categories. Register for a one- or two-hour time slot between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Riders may also like to sign up for Horseback Riders: Amish Buggy Training & Trail Ride on Sept. 13, also at Swine Creek Reservation. At 9:30 a.m., rider and horse will meet and experience a stationary and moving Amish horse and buggy in a non-threatening way courtesy of Sara Jane Miller. Then Naturalist Dottie will lead a trail ride from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pack a lunch and stay till 1:30 p.m. to enjoy some rider camaraderie.
Visit the park district website for information about available horse trails and park rules for riding.
How’s Your Aim?
Chickagami Park’s outdoor range is Geauga’s warm-weather hotspot for adults, families and kids ages 9 and older wishing to learn and practice target archery with park district-owned equipment. Registration is required.
Introduction to Archery is a prerequisite for practice and games sessions; all archers must be at least 9 years old and 50 inches tall and wear closed-toe shoes; and participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes before their programs to allow for the walk from the parking lot to the range. Completion of a waiver may also be required onsite.
Introduction To Archery for Adults
Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Sept. 27, 3-4:30 p.m.
Introduction To Archery for Kids (Ages 9-16 with an adult)
Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Introduction To Archery for Families
Aug. 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Sept. 27, 5-6:30 p.m.
Archery Games for Adults
Aug.17, 3-4:30 p.m.
Sept. 13, 1:30-3 p.m.
Singing Insects Evening Hike
Aug. 24, 7:45 to 9:30 p.m.
Join Naturalist Linda Gilbert at Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve as she talks about some of the area musicians, including sword-bearing coneheads and curve-tailed bush katydids. Find out how to distinguish their songs and identify who exactly is singing while listening to them live and in concert.
Wear sturdy shoes and long pants and bring a flashlight for spotting the nighttime singers.
