Ashtabula County Metroparks

09/04/2026

Senior Walking Group
Enjoy the scenery at Friends of Conneaut Creek Metropark, 27 Blakeslee Rd., Conneaut, by joining the Senior Walking Group on a lap or two around the paved trail on Tuesday, September 8th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM. These walks are slow-paced and about a mile in length. All ages are welcome.

09/03/2026

Scan the QR code or click the link to take our Strategic Plan Survey. Help shape the future of our parks.
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This survey helps us understand your experiences and priorities for the next five years of Fun, Health, and Life in Ashtabula County.

09/01/2026

Learn about Lampson Reservoir Metropark, 1259 St. Rt. 307, Jefferson with Naturalist Breanna during a guided hike of the trail on Thursday, September 3rd, 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Bug spray highly recommended.

08/29/2026

Visit Naturalist Breanna at the Log Cabin Days on September 12th and 13th. On Saturday, September 12th, we will have a biofact table set up, and from 4:00-5:00 PM, a Wildlife Biofact Education Program will take place. On Sunday afternoon, join Breanna from 1:00-2:00 PM for a casual walk to explore the Blakeslee Cabin property and observe the species growing there; if time permits, we will walk to the small pond further back. Closed-toed shoes and long pants are recommended as the path is mowed and uneven.
Visit the Ashtabula County Historical Society's (ACHS) website: https://ashtabulahistory.com/events/log-cabin-days/ to see the whole schedule and descriptions.

40 years since our first Log Cabin Days annual fundraiser, this free event has something for everyone! *Blacksmiths *Homemade Food for Everyone *Kids Games *Programs *Crafts Scroll all the w…

08/28/2026

GUIDED HIKE
Visit Hatches Corners Metropark, 5534 Hatches Corners Rd., Conneaut (lot across the street) with Naturalist Breanna and take a guided hike on the property on Monday, August 31st, 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Please wear waterproof shoes, tall socks, and pants as parts of the trail are muddy and the grass is tall. See you on the trail!

08/28/2026

We would like to send out a BIG THANK YOU to our wonderful volunteers, Ken Frisbie & Kathy McArdle, for planting 36 Buckeye tree saplings at Red Brook Metropark. And a special thank you Master Gardeners for generously donating the saplings!
We truly appreciate our volunteers!!

08/27/2026

Birds & Bikes
Looking for a new way to try bird watching? Try birding on a bike! Meet Naturalist Breanna at the Jefferson-Eagleville Trailhead, 2596 Jefferson-Eagleville Rd., Jefferson on Friday, August 28th, 8:00 - 10:00 AM, where we will head south on bikes while periodically stopping to look for birds. BYOBB (bring your own bike & binoculars).

08/25/2026

Please help us plant Buckeye tree saplings at Red Brook Metropark, 4338 Lake Rd. W., Ashtabula on Wednesday, August 26th, starting at 11:00 and continuing until all trees are planted. Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Gloves and shovels will be provided. *Buckeye tree saplings donated by the Master Gardeners.

08/24/2026

This week...

We hope you can join us on Weds., August 26th, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for the Buckeye tree planting at Red Brook Metropark, 4338 Lake Rd. W., Ashtabula.

Looking for a new way to try bird watching? Try birding on a bike! On Friday, August 28th, 8:00 to 10:00 AM, meet Naturalist Breanna at the Jefferson-Eagleville Trailhead, 2596 Jefferson-Eagleville Rd., Jefferson, where we will head south on bikes while periodically stopping to look for birds. BYOBB (bring your own bike & binoculars).

08/22/2026

Have you ever wanted to venture to another Metropark but just never got around to it! Well here is your chance, we are partnering with People for Parks- Ashtabula County to get out and visit and hear a little back ground of each park and what it has offer. Check out the flyer and plan a great day around the county.