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 

A portion of the former Chippewa Lake Amusement Park, acquired by the Medina County Park District (MCPD) in 2020, reopened to visitors on May 15 at noon. The reopening marks the debut of the Tumble Bug Trailhead, located at 5796 Longacre Lane in Chippewa Lake, Ohio.

This is the first phase of development at the former amusement park, offering new opportunities for the public to explore and enjoy the historic property. Amenities in this phase include a parking area, restrooms, a 20’ x 28’ shared-use picnic shelter, and a half-mile accessible gravel loop trail. In the coming years, the trail will be extended to connect with the site of the former Tumble Bug ride, further enhancing the visitor experience.

As part of this initial phase, MCPD is proud to partner with the Chippewa Lake Historical Society (CLHS). The organization leases a park-owned house at the corner of Longacre Lane and Lake Road and will operate a museum at the site beginning this summer. The museum will help preserve and share the rich history of the beloved amusement park and surrounding community.

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