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Medina County Park District and Chippewa Yacht Club are partnering to offer VOLUNTARY vessel safety checks on Saturday, ...
06/12/2026

Medina County Park District and Chippewa Yacht Club are partnering to offer VOLUNTARY vessel safety checks on Saturday, June 13, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Chippewa Yacht Club Dock.

Stop by to make sure your boat is equipped and ready for a safe season on the lake. Vessels that pass the safety check will receive a 2026 decal. No pre-registration is required.

For additional information about ODNR’s Boat Operator’s Guide, visit https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/recreational-safety/boatOperatorsGuide-Ohio

Join us for a great weekend of learning, community, and native plant shopping! This will be a wonderful opportunity to l...
06/11/2026

Join us for a great weekend of learning, community, and native plant shopping! This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the benefits of native plants, explore varieties that support pollinators and healthy ecosystems, shop for plants to enhance your own garden, and connect with others who care about conservation of our environment.

Chippewa Lake Ohio Historical Society members will also be on hand to share what is happening with the new museum. You will be able to go inside the museum for a sneak peek! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free admission.

Plants are $5 each --- cash or check made out to Friends of Medina County Parks. Quantities are limited. Trees will not be available at this sale, but we will have a list of what we have in stock for anyone who may want to place an order for after sale pick up. Bring a carrying box if you have one.

Questions? Contact the grower directly at [email protected].

Allegheny monkeyflower
Bidens aristosa
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Bladdernut
Blue lobelia
Blue-stemmed goldenrod
Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba)
Butterfly w**d
Cardinal flower
Calico aster
Calico beardtongue
Compass plant
Culver’s root
Dense blazing star
Downy sunflower
False sunflower
Lyre-leaved sage
Gray goldenrod
Green coneflower
Lance-leaf coreopsis
Little bluestem
Mistflower
Pearly everlasting
Purple giant hyssop
P***y toes
Spotted Joe-pye w**d
Swamp milkw**d
Swamp rose mallow
Sweet goldenrod
Stiff goldenrod
Tall coreopsis
Upland white goldenrod
Wrinkle leaf goldenrod
And a few miscellaneous species!

It's never too early to start thinking about the weekend!Whether you're exploring nature, learning about native plants a...
06/11/2026

It's never too early to start thinking about the weekend!

Whether you're exploring nature, learning about native plants and insects, testing your detective skills, or relaxing with great music, Medina County Park District has a full weekend of free outdoor fun waiting for you!

Friday, June 12
Walk and Roll
Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina
4581 Foote Road, Medina
6 to 7 p.m.
Integrated Community Solutions’ Walk and Roll Group is a free, inclusive opportunity for individuals of all abilities to come together, connect, and enjoy the outdoors. Participants are invited to join us as we explore the beautiful Shotwell Gardens Park at a comfortable and welcoming pace. This group is all about building community, fostering friendships, and experiencing the joy of nature together. All are welcome. Contact Lisa Morrison at info@ics oh.org or 216 280 7755 to register. Free.

Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
Native Plant Sale & Education Booth
Chippewa Lake Park: Tumble Bug Trailhead
5796 Longacre Lane, Chippewa Lake
(at the corner of Lake Rd. and Longacre Ln.)
Sale will be in the yard at the museum
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us for a great weekend of learning, community, and native plant shopping! This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the benefits of native plants, explore varieties that support pollinators and healthy ecosystems, shop for plants to enhance your own garden, and connect with others who care about conservation of our environment. Chippewa Lake Historical Society members will also be on hand to share what is happening with the new museum. Get a sneak peek inside the museum, too. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free admission. Cash or check only are accepted for plant purchases.

Saturday, June 13
Shotwell Gardens Mystery Quest
Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina
4581 Foote Road, Medina
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Looking for something to do with the fam? Come to Shotwell Gardens for a fun Mystery Quest. You will be given a list of clues to find mysterious items in the park. Snap a picture of each find and when complete, turn them in for a prize. All ages are welcome. This event is sponsored by the Photographers of the Park. We will have club members on hand to help you with any photography questions for all types of cameras, including your cellphone. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
Beetle Bonanza
Susan Hambley Nature Center
1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick
12 to 5 p.m.
Making up around 25% of all recorded species, beetles are a fascinating and diverse order of insect. Come by the nature center to learn all about Coleoptera from the formidable mandibles of stag beetles to the metallic shells of jewel beetles, and everything in between. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Sunday, June 14
Music at The Lodge:
Morning Star Bluegrass Band
The Lodge at Allardale
141 Remsen Road, Medina (Granger Township)
2 to 3 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park with free, live musical entertainment. This summer concert series is sponsored by Friends of Medina County Parks. This month, Morning Star Bluegrass Band will fill the lodge with the sounds of bluegrass, gospel, and Americana music in a style reminiscent of the Bluegrass sounds of the 1930s and 40s. Join us for a toe tapping good time as this band’s energy is contagious! Concert will be held inside the Lodge. Authorized service animals only; no pets allowed in the building. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Join us for a variety of summer programs at Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina!From creative art programs and live music to...
06/10/2026

Join us for a variety of summer programs at Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina!

From creative art programs and live music to visits from the Medina County District Library Bookmobile and Friday Walk and Rolls with Integrated Community Solutions, there is something for everyone!

This is the first summer that this site is open, and we are excited to host these great programs in this new outdoor location!

Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina is located at 4581 Foote Road in Medina.

Program details and registration info are found in our summer program guide: https://www.flipsnack.com/bizhive/summer-program-guide-26-website.

Medina Photographers of the Parks
Access The Arts
Medina County District Library
Integrated Community Solutions

What a turnout!  Senior Strides, led by Park Volunteer Connie, drew a fantastic crowd for Tuesday’s hike at Lake Medina....
06/10/2026

What a turnout! Senior Strides, led by Park Volunteer Connie, drew a fantastic crowd for Tuesday’s hike at Lake Medina. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a morning of exercise, fresh air, and great conversation.

If you're 50 or older and looking to stay active while meeting new friends, join us for the next Senior Strides hike on Tuesday, July 14 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Oenslager Nature Center/Alderfer-Chatfield Wildlife Sanctuary, located at 6100 Ridge Road in Sharon Township. Please note that pets are not permitted at this particular location since it is a wildlife sanctuary.

Walks are typically one to two miles in length, and no registration is required. This program is free to attend. We hope to see you in July!

Medina County Senior Services Network
Wadsworth Older Adults Foundation

Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in our Woodland Health Days of Service in collaboration with the OSU Ex...
06/09/2026

Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in our Woodland Health Days of Service in collaboration with the OSU Extension Medina County Master Gardener Volunteers. This year, invasive species were pulled from 9 different park sites over 10 sessions and 96 (30 gal) bags were disposed of. We also thank the trained volunteers that pulled on their own schedule. We appreciate your help in combatting invasives in our parks and helping our native plants flourish.

Have fun exploring wind and air movement with bubbles, balloons, parachutes, and other interactive activities. Your chil...
06/09/2026

Have fun exploring wind and air movement with bubbles, balloons, parachutes, and other interactive activities. Your child will learn that all of these items need air, and all are fun to play with, too! Young children are invited to bring an adult and join Amy Winnicki in a creative movement playtime. The program will be cancelled if it is raining. Ages two to six with an adult companion. Register TODAY. Free.

Wednesday, June 10
Playing with the Wind
Hubbard Valley Park in Seville
10 to 10:45 a.m.

https://medinacountyparks.com/public-programs/

06/08/2026

Here are some important reminders if you see young wildlife in the parks. Learn more at wildohio.gov/staywild.

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6364 Deerview Lane
Medina, OH
44256

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