Chippewa Lake Master Plan

Medina County Park District (MCPD) purchased the 93-acre site of the former Chippewa Lake Amusement Park in June 2020. This site is located on the eastern shores of Chippewa Lake, Ohio’s largest inland glacial lake, which was purchased by the park district in 2007.

Chippewa Lake Park – Phase 1 (coming Spring 2026)

Phase 1 of public access to the former amusement park property will open in spring 2026. It’ll feature approximately one-half mile of ADA accessible aggregate trail, restrooms, seating areas, 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.

Master Plan
In 2021, MCPD engaged a design firm to help develop a master plan that included public input through meetings and surveys. The plan is outlined below and includes short-term and long-term improvements.

Section 1 through 4 – Click HERE to view
Section 1 – Why
Section 2 – Site History and Context
Section 3 – Design Process
Section 4 – Guiding Principles

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Overall Site
Focus Area
Site Analysis

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Overview
Public Meeting #1 Results
Online Survey #1 Results
Online Survey #2 Results
Public Meeting #2 and Live Survey Results

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Section 7 – Master Plan and Focus Area Concepts
Section 8 – Phasing

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Appendix
Carrying Capacity Study