Parks and Recreation
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org...
Geauga Park District
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Camper Of The Week Contest
Geauga Park District offers campsites in Big Creek Park, Chickagami Park, Headwaters Park and The West Woods. Its Camper of the Week Contest will reward one lucky camper or camping family each week with a $50 gift card courtesy of Geauga Cares4U.
The contest kick-off is June 24 and entries will be accepted weekly through the following Tuesday all summer long, concluding with the final week beginning Sept. 2.
Campsites must be reserved online at least seven days prior to the reservation or by phone before 4 p.m. the day of the reservation, as walk-up/first-come-first-served camping is no longer permitted.
To enter the contest, send a picture of oneself and/or family posing with the campsite to info@geaugaparkdistrict.org with name, age, hometown, date, campsite location in the email body and “Camper of the Week Contest” in the email subject line. To qualify to win, campers or camping families must reside in Geauga County and entry photos must have been taken at a Geauga Park District campsite. Campers may enter weekly for a chance to win, but win only once.
Winners will be chosen by Geauga Park District Executive Director John Oros. Winning photos and names may also appear on social media or publicity materials.
Borrow A Boat
Kayaks and canoes can now be borrowed again on a first-come, first-served basis for up to two hours at a time from Headwaters Park’s Boathouse – completely free for Geauga County residents; an ID is required.
Hours through mid-August are Fridays from 1 p.m. until the last boats go out at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. till the last boats go out at 4 p.m.
Visit the park district website for more information.
Fish Stocking
Geauga Park District is stocking three waterways at the following three county parks this spring:
- Walter C. Best Preserve:(yellow perch)
- Affelder Pond (The West Woods):(largemouth bass and hybrid bluegill)
- Orchard Hills Park Pond: (largemouth bass and hybrid bluegill)
A second round of stocking will also take place in October and November:
- Swine Creek Reservation’s Killdeer Pond:(largemouth bass and hybrid bluegill)
- Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Lower Bear Lake:(rainbow trout)
Real-time stocking notifications are always posted on the park district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Families are welcome to catch and take fish from waterways in 11 park district parks as long as they have a current Ohio fishing license in accordance with state regulations.
Location tips, inhabiting species and upcoming fishing programs are posted on the park district website.
Email any questions/comments and pictures of fish caught in the park district to ppira@geaugaparkdistrict.org and jsafick@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
