Medina County Park District Will Celebrate Its 60th Anniversary in 2025
In 2025, Medina County Park District will proudly celebrate 60 years of enhancing the quality of all life through education, conservation, and the protection of natural resources. Established on April 19, 1965, the park district has become a beloved community resource, offering residents and visitors access to more than 22 park sites, over 50 miles of trails, and a variety of educational programs that inspire people of all ages to connect with nature. Over the decades, the park district has emerged as a leader in conservation, successfully acquiring and managing nearly 9,000 acres of protected land.
“We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone and are deeply grateful to the residents of Medina County who have supported our mission over the years,” said Medina County Park District Director Nathan Eppink. “This anniversary is not just a celebration of the past 60 years but a commitment to preserving our natural spaces for generations to come.”
To honor this milestone, the park district has planned a series of celebratory events and activities throughout the year, and a number of new park areas and amenities will be opening to the public.
Here’s a glimpse of some exciting capital projects planned for 2025. Stay tuned for more updates on additional initiatives coming this year!
Rivendell Nature Preserve - Westfield Center and Westfield Township
This 203-acre property was donated to the park district in 2022. Phase 1 of the nature preserve will open in late summer with parking, trails, restrooms, a fishing pond, and more.
Shotwell Gardens at Lake Medina - Medina Township
Over several years, the Shotwell family donated 25 acres at the corner of Foote and Weymouth Roads. Phase 1 of this new entrance to Lake Medina will open in October.
Chippewa Lake Park - Lafayette Township
Phase 1 of public access to the former amusement park property will open in October this year. It'll feature approximately one mile of aggregate trail, restrooms, and a picnic shelter. The trailhead will be built next to a house we're leasing to the Chippewa Lake Historical Society, which will establish a small museum there.
Liverpool Meadows Nature Preserve - Liverpool Township
Our first open area in Liverpool Township, this 104-acre preserve will feature a one-mile aggregate loop trail and views of the Rocky River.
The park district invites everyone to join in the celebration and looks forward to many more years of connecting people with nature. Visit the website and follow the park district on social media in the coming weeks and months for information about anniversary events and programs.
