Lodi Ohio Events and Information

10/16/2025

If you have not done this train ride you are missing out!!

This weekend is packed with fun . . . don’t miss out! Enjoy free mini train rides at Lester Rail Trail during the Halloween ALL ABOARD! event with the Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers, and don’t forget your costume (just skip the long capes!). Then, stop by the Susan Hambley Nature Center for "Not So Creepy Crawlies" where bats, bugs, and skeletons come to life in fun, nature-inspired ways. Both events are free and perfect for all ages!

Friday, October 17
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers:
Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Lester Rail Trail
6 to 8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but, for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. (or when the parking lot is full). All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Saturday, October 18
Sunday, October 19
Not so Creepy Crawlies
Susan Hambley Nature Center
12 to 5 p.m.
Bats, skeletons, and bugs of all sorts are staples of Halloween decor, but how much do you know about the ones you can find in nature? To learn more, drop by the nature center for Halloween themed activities, games, and displays. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Saturday, October 18
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers:
Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Lester Rail Trail
4 to 8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but, for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will open at 4 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. (or when the parking lot is full). All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

10/16/2025

For everyone that is confused!!

10/14/2025

Medina County Park District this week!

Enjoy the fall season with a variety of free, family-friendly programs this week — from social hikes and native seed collection to Halloween fun at Lester Rail Trail and “Not So Creepy Crawlies” at Susan Hambley Nature Center.

Tuesday, October 14
Senior Strides
Schleman Nature Preserve
10 to 11 a.m.
Join park volunteer Connie for Senior Strides, a once a month social hike for seniors! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and get your exercise at the same time. Walks are one to two miles in length. Please dress for the weather, and be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Ages 50 and up. No registration is required. Free.

Thursday, October 16
A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series
Chippewa Rail Trail (Chippewa Road parking lot)
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hiking outdoors has plenty of perks, AND its good for you mentally and physically, too! Join a naturalist and volunteers for a three to five mile vigorous hike along a different trail each month. This is a continuous hike. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and bring along a bottle of water. Ages ten to adult. No registration is required. Free.

Thursday, October 16
Native Seed Collection
Medina Soil and Water Conservation District
6335 Wedgewood Rd. in Medina
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Come support Medina County Park District with future restoration efforts by assisting with the collection of seeds from native forbs and grasses. This collaborative effort with Wild Ones Greater Cleveland highlights the shared commitment to preserving and enhancing our natural spaces and the promotion of the many benefits native plants bring to our local ecosystems. All native seeds will be processed and used by the district’s natural resources team in future planting projects. No registration is required. This event is for ages 16 and up. Please dress appropriately for off trail hiking and bring your own garden gloves. All other supplies will be provided. Free.

Friday, October 17
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers:
Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Lester Rail Trail
6 to 8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but, for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. (or when the parking lot is full). All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Saturday, October 18
Sunday, October 19
Not so Creepy Crawlies
Susan Hambley Nature Center
12 to 5 p.m.
Bats, skeletons, and bugs of all sorts are staples of Halloween decor, but how much do you know about the ones you can find in nature? To learn more, drop by the nature center for Halloween themed activities, games, and displays. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Saturday, October 18
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers:
Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Lester Rail Trail
4 to 8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but, for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will open at 4 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. (or when the parking lot is full). All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.

Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers
Wild Ones Greater Cleveland
Medina County Soil & Water Conservation District

09/28/2025

09/19/2025

Cloverleaf Youth Baseball – Hot Stove Evaluations! ⚾️🔥

Cloverleaf Youth Baseball will be holding Hot Stove Evaluation Dates for the 2026 Spring Season on:

• Saturday, October 4th
• Saturday, October 18th

👉🏼 If your player is interested in participating in Hot Stove for the 2026 season, they MUST attend at least ONE evaluation date, but players are encouraged to come to both!

Let’s gear up for another great season of baseball! 💚⚾️😎



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09/18/2025

Who's ready for a new park!?!

Medina County Park District

Rivendell Nature Preserve, a 203-acre property in Westfield Center and Westfield Township at 7223 Greenwich Rd., opens to the public September 20 as the newest site in the Medina County Park District. The property, donated in 2022 by longtime resident Diane “Dedee” O’Neil, is the largest single gift of land in the district’s 60-year history.

To coincide with the preserve’s opening, the park district and its nonprofit partner, Friends of Medina County Parks, Inc., are announcing the creation of the Rivendell Nature Preserve Fund. A gift of $500,000 has been pledged to create the new fund which will be managed by the Cleveland Foundation on behalf of Friends. The revenue generated may be used by the park district only at Rivendell Nature Preserve for nature programming, general maintenance, and facility improvements.

The first phase of development features a parking area, picnic shelter, nearly one mile of an ADA-accessible gravel trail, fishing platforms, and an overlook of Camel Creek. These amenities were made possible through partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, including Friends of Medina County Parks, Westfield Insurance Foundation, Lodi Lumber, and Strong Construction.

Two ADA-compliant fishing platforms now extend over the pond, complemented by additional access points designed with natural stone to reflect the preserve’s rural character. (Fishing at Rivendell is catch-and-release only.) A mowed path circles the pond, providing convenient access for anglers. Funding for the platforms was provided by the Friends of Medina County Parks and the Michael Bennett Memorial Fund, while flower beds of native plants near the shelter were created by O’Neil using plants she propagated in her own greenhouse.

When donating the property, O’Neil chose the name Rivendell Nature Preserve, inspired by the sanctuary described in J.R.R. Tolkien’s works. The name reflects both the natural beauty of the land and its role as a place of peace and discovery for the community. O’Neil has referred to the property as Rivendell since the late 1960s.

The preserve protects diverse natural resources, including meadows, woodlands, and more. This gift ensures the long-term conservation of an ecologically significant landscape and the plants and wildlife it supports. Future plans call for the addition of more hiking trails designed with input from O’Neil.

Rivendell Nature Preserve highlights the park district’s long tradition of community collaboration and generosity. Those interested in supporting preservation efforts—including the Rivendell Nature Preserve Fund—and other projects can contact Development Coordinator Natalie Peacock at (330) 722-9364.

06/07/2025

One of our favorite parts of our Wednesday shows is inviting friends to bring food for you! Check out the 2025 Summer food truck lineup here!

We have invited some past favorites and some new friends too!

Thank you .hibachi

04/22/2025

Medina County Park District get out and see the parks and get some cool prizes!

Celebrate Medina County Park District’s 60th anniversary by taking part in the Park Perks Challenge! This is a self-guided adventure where you will need to successfully complete challenges to collect perk points to earn park prizes! Challenge yourself across three categories: Research It, Seek and Find, and See You There, all designed to help you explore and learn about Medina County parks.

The challenge runs through October 4. There are a few challenges that only occur in April (Earth Day and the Lodi Library code word), so be sure to get started right away!

Download the form at www.medinacountyparks.com under What's New. Hard copies of the Park Perks Challenge are also available at Oenslager Nature Center, Susan Hambley Nature Center, and park headquarters during regular business hours.

Prizes will be awarded at four different levels based on the number of park perk points achieved. The more points you collect, the more prizes you’ll get! Prize value increases with point values. PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER THIS SUMMER, but they are items you can use while enjoying the parks.