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Water Quality Alert

As of 4/9/25, Chippewa Lake is open for normal recreational activities.

Chippewa Lake Docking Rules

With help from a committed group of stakeholders, Medina County Park District is establishing new docking rules at Chippewa Lake beginning this year. The rollout represents a continued commitment to working with residents to maintain safe experiences on the water, for neighbors and visitors alike.

New docks and changes to preexisting docks (i.e., size, configuration) will not be permitted this year.

The following is a summary of changes made to the park district’s rules and regulations, approved by the Board of Commissioners at its March 19, 2025 public meeting. A legal notice will be published in the Medina Gazette on April 4 and again April 11, and the rules will take effect later this month.

CHIPPEWA LAKE DOCKING RULES. Establishes rules for private docks and watercraft docking at Chippewa Lake, including: unattended watercraft; who may place, maintain, and register private docks; size, location, configuration and construction of private docks; overnight docking restrictions; registration fees and display of tags for private docks and watercraft anchored at private docks; restrictions on the number of watercraft tags which may be issued; compliance; emergency docking; and related penalties.

To view the new docking rules, click HERE.

The lake rules that were enacted in 2024 remain the same.

The stakeholder group included representatives from Chippewa Lake, Gloria Glens, Euclid Avenue in Lafayette Township, the Chippewa Yacht Club, Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team, and the park district.

Chippewa Lake Ski Team Practices

The Chippewa Lake Ski Team season begins in May with team members having weekly instruction and skill development at the Chippewa Lake Village beach dock on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. until sunset and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until Noon. To learn more, visit www.chippewaskiteam.com.

Chippewa Yacht Club (CYC) Sailboat Races

Every Sunday: May 25 through August 31

Holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day
11 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.

Every Sunday: September 7 through October 12
1 p.m. to approximately 4 p.m.

Beginning at approximately 11 a.m., the CYC Race Committee pontoon boat will set red and yellow buoys marking the race course. The race course and the location of each mark is dependent on wind conditions. The first race begins at noon, and the second race follows. Each race takes approximately 45 minutes depending on wind conditions. To learn more, visit https://www.chippewasailing.org/.

Public Programs

Spirit of America

Spirit of America offers 12-15-year-olds a unique and exciting way to learn about boating safety! This national program gets kids on the water in a safe, hands-on learning environment. Through teamwork and practical experience, students build confidence, learn responsible boating and seamanship skills, and develop a strong understanding of water safety.

Dates:
July 14-20* and July 26, 2025

*Sunday, July 20 will be used as a rain make-up date only and may not be needed.

Age Range:
12-15 years old

Cost:
$100 per student. Includes all course materials, a life jacket, and a t-shirt. Need-based scholarships are available.

In this comprehensive boating safety course, students will:

Earn their Ohio state boating license
Learn drowning prevention techniques, water safety, and capsize recovery
Receive instruction on sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, SUPs, and jet skis
Gain confidence, build teamwork skills, and have fun!

To find out more and to register, please visit https://spirit.ezregister.com.