Parks and Recreation

June 12, 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.

Celebrate The Sun

When it comes to the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, Geauga Park District always has plenty of ideas to help one enjoy that extra time, and June 21 is no exception.

Join the park district between 6 and 9:30 p.m. at Observatory Park for an all-ages afternoon of solar activities with astronomy naturalist (Astro-Nat) Chris Mentrek. Among activities, try one’s hand at solar cooking, race a solar-powered toy car and view the sun safely. Then, stick around after 9 p.m. to witness the latest sunset of the year.

If one would rather visit The West Woods, experience and sights and sounds of the woodlands from 7-9 p.m. along the Ansel’s Cave Trail, culminating in a magical encounter with Ansel Savage himself.

And to start the celebration in the morning, enjoy a Hound Hike with one’s favorite canine from 10-11:30 a.m. at Frohring Meadows. Dogs must be one per owner, non-aggressive and kept on an eight-foot-maximum leash at all times. Please bring dog towels, a water bowl and bags for dog cleanup.

Registration is required for the Hound Hike only.