Lake County residents may register for picnic shelter reservations for 2012 beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 5. Reserve your shelter online or by calling the Lake Metroparks Registration Department at 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226. Reservations from Lake County residents received by phone, mail, and in person at the Lake Metroparks Registration Office will also be processed on December 5. Out-of-county residents may begin reserving shelters beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12.
A new shelter available to reserve in 2012 is at the new Gully Brook Park in Willoughby Hills. The shelter overlooks a beautiful brook and is located next to the trail. An elaborate playground is located nearby. New playground equipment was also installed this year near the shelter at Hidden Valley Park. All shelters provide picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and other amenities and are great for family reunions or other special gatherings. Some of the shelters include power, nearby trails, playground equipment, and volleyball courts for additional fun. For a complete listing of the shelters and their amenities, click here.
For Lake County residents wishing to reserve a picnic shelter, a $50 refundable deposit (payable by credit card, check or cash in person/phone and via credit card online) is required at the time of reservation. Residents living outside Lake County pay a $25 non-refundable rental fee in addition to the $50 refundable deposit. Payment can be made in person, or mailed to Lake Metroparks Registration Department, 11211 Spear Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077. For more information, call the Lake Metroparks Registration Department at (440) 358-7275 or 1-800-669-9226. The office is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
