Summer on Wheels

Lorain county metro parks’ scheduLe for free tram rides throuGhout the park districttram rides, Guided BicycLe rides, and the LittLe Green choo

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CasCade Park sChoePfle garden WellIngTon RESERVation

Every Tuesday June - September 10 am-Noon Meet at Shelter #1 Sit back, relax, and take a FREE tram tour of Cascade Park! Learn more about the park history, natural and geological features, and enjoy the scenic beauty of mother nature. Travel from Shelter #1 to the West Falls and 19 acres with views of the Black River and bridge along the way. Call (440) 219-7873 with questions. Every Tue. & Sat. May - October 10 am-1 pm Meet at Visitor Center The tram traverses the half mile paved garden path that encompasses most of the 20acre formal gardens providing a view of many of the blooms and plants that make a visit to Schoepfle Garden so special.

MONTHLy HIGHLIGHTS:

• JUNE: Roses, Annuals, Mountain Laurel, Daylilies, Kousa Dogwoods • JULy: Daylilies, Astilbe, Mixed Border • AUG: Canna, Lycoris, Mixed Border • SEP: Sedum, Fall Color, Autumn Crocus • OCT: Fall Color, Evergreens Every Wed. in July 10 am-Noon Every Sat. in Aug. 6-8 pm Every Tue. in Sep. 9-11 am Explore Wellington Reservation with a tram ride! Up to 7 people of the same family or social group. Rides take roughly half an hour.

Little Green Choo Select Thursdays & Saturdays (dates below) July 3, 8, 22, 31 | Aug. 12, 14, 19, 28 | Sep. 4, 9, 18, 23 1-3 pm (runs every 15 minutes) Carlisle Visitor Center, Visitor Center All aboard the Little Green Choo! The train will travel along the Children’s Nature Discovery Trail where riders will watch the butterfly’s flit over the open the field, listen to the green frogs as they pass by the pond, and check on the woodpeckers looking for bugs on the trees. All riders must pre-register for a time slot. Join us for a train adventure where you can discover nature’s wonder on the Little Green Choo!

BLaCK RiVER CELEBRation guidEd BiKE RidES

Sat., July 3 | 9-11 am Cascade Park, Elyria

Sat., Aug. 7 | 9-11 am Black River Reservation, Bur Oak, Shelter 1

Sat., Sep. 4 | 9-11 am French Creek Reservation, Pine Tree, Shelter 1 Join in on the Black River Celebration by attending a guided cycling trip scheduled at various park locations. Bikes and helmets will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own bikes. Helmets are required for all riders. Equipment is available in different sizes and adjustable. Pre-registration is required for all cycling trips. Register online at loraincountymetroparks.com/programs or by calling (440) 458-5121.

LITTLE GREEN CHOOwww.MetroParks.cc