Vermilion River Reservation

51211 NORTH RIDGE RD., VERMILION (440) 967-7310

Wellington Reservation

535 JONES RD., WELLINGTON (440) 647-2509

AMENITIES:

8-lane swimming pool, Kiddie pool, Outdoor pool with slide, Fieldhouse with basketball/volleyball courts, Workout facility, Splash pad, Dog park

FUN FACT:

The outdoor pool is perfect for the summer months and features two different 24-foot tall water slides, tumble buckets, water jets, water cannons and a separate tot pool with a mushroom waterfall. The outdoor pool also features a concession stand as well as a playground.

ACREAGE: 1,334 Acres TRAILS: 5+ miles (stone, natural)

FUN FACT:

Vermilion River Reservation was the very first Lorain County Metro Park after its donation to the newly-formed park district in 1958.

ANNUAL EVENTS:

• Fire & Ice Walk (Jan.)

• Herb-N-Handmade Fair (Spring)

• VRR Summer Concert Series (June - Aug.)

• Old Fashioned Holiday (Dec.)

ACREAGE: 541 Acres TRAILS: 6+ miles (asphalt, stone)

FUN FACT:

The park sits on a 21-plus acre lake formed by the Wellington South Reservoir and is perfect for kayaks and paddleboats, which can be rented from the on-site livery (open Thur.-Mon., Memorial Day-Labor Day)

NATURE FACT:

The lake is home to largemouth bass, channel catfish, and a lot of bluegill. Visitors may bring their own non-gas motorized boats to fish in the 107 million-gallon body of water.