Geauga Park District
Geauga County residents get priority access to reserve Geauga Park District facilities and campsites in 2026 on Oct. 1...
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
2026 Facility Reservations
Geauga County residents get priority access to reserve Geauga Park District facilities and campsites in 2026 on Oct. 1, while out-of-county residents can reserve for 2026 beginning Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.
With everything first-come-first-served, booking online is highly recommended, even at Veterans Legacy Woods’ Tribute Lodge, which is now reservable online.
Credit card payment is required at the time of reservation for some facilities and all camping reservations.
Visit the park district website for information on reservation process, including tips to expedite efforts and the 2026 fee schedule.
Bird Watching With The Pros
Join park district naturalists for guided opportunities to observe the diversity of migratory birds stopping in Geauga County’s preserved natural areas.
Naturalist Trevor will lead a Hawk Watch on Oct. 16, from 3-6 p.m. at Veterans Legacy Woods’ Tribute Lodge. Participants will enjoy a stationary birding experience from the deck overlooking the western branch of the Cuyahoga River valley, watching for migrating raptors. Registration is required and bring binoculars.
A more active outing follows with Chief Naturalist John Kolar during a Waterfowl Watch on Nov. 22, from 2-4 p.m. at LaDue Reservoir. Meet at the boathouse lot to look for migratory ducks, loons, grebes, swans and bald eagles. Limited van seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; others are welcome to caravan in their own vehicles.
Autumn At Observatory Park
Geauga Park District’s Observatory Park in Montville Township is open daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Labor Day through Memorial Day.
For any programs requiring it, registration is already open on the park district website under Programs & Activities or call.
Guided night sky viewing is scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays: Oct. 10, 11, 24 and 25, Nov. 14, 15 and 29, and Dec.12 and 13 (naturalist-led) at Observatory Park’s main campus, as well as Oct. 18, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20 (Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society volunteer-led) at Nassau Astronomical Station, accessed via a separate entrance at 10350 Clay Street.
Friday evening astronomy education will be offered on Oct. 10 (Ohio’s Ancient Skywatchers) and Nov. 14 (Make a Star Pointer), while virtual programs will be presented via Zoom on Oct. 24 (Ohio’s Ancient Skywatchers) and Dec. 12 (Earthquakes in Ohio).
Naturalist hikes at Observatory Park are scheduled for Oct. 26 (Hidden Gems Hike), Nov. 5 (Full Moon Hike: The Beaver Moon) and Dec. 4 (Full Moon Hike: The Bear Moon).
“Astro-Nat” Chris Mentrek presents his The Sky Tonight Planetarium Shows on Oct. 11, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13. Bring the whole family to see what one can see on a dark night simply by looking up.
The park district’s mobile-friendly website is available 24/7 to learn more about Observatory Park, its features and its trails totaling almost four miles.
