Munroe Falls Metro Park
The 13 acre Munroe Falls lake is dedicated exclusively to swimming, features diving boards, a large wading area, and a central swimming area and is surrounded by lawn and sand beach. The lake is located in a valley and this adds to its appearance. Munroe Falls Metro Park is one of the 13 developed parks within Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, a metropolitan park district, that serves Summit County and is fully funded by this county’s tax levy.
Beaches in Munroe Falls Metro Park
- Sand Beach-Families with children tend to prefer this beach because of the graduated lake bed slope and lower water depth.
- Maple Beach-It lies adjacent to the sand beach and is its extension.
- Main Beach-Preferred by older children and adults.
Water Quality in Munroe Falls Metro Park
Water quality samples are collected and tested as prescribed by Summit County Environmental Health Codes.
Pedal boats in Munroe Falls Metro Park
There is a $10 deposit and the rental cost is $3 per half hour. Two adults and two children are permitted in the boat.
Picnic Shelters in Munroe Falls Metro Park
- Main Beach Shelter-The largest of the shelters, it provides a panaromic view of the park from its high location.
- Maple Beach Shelter- It accommodates up to 60 people and is located in a shady area.
- Shady Beach Shelter- It accommodates up to 45 people and is also in a shady area. Shady beach shelter does not provide the most convenient access to the beaches. It does provides more privacy and is close to the 2 mile long Indian Spring trail.
Admission to Munroe Falls Metro Park
A daily rental admission is charged to enter this park during the swim season. The park is open free of charge throughout the rest of the year. The fee ($4/adult and teens, $3/child, kids under 2 are admitted free) is collected at the gatehouse near the entrance to Munroe Falls Metro Park.
Recreation at Munroe Falls Metro Park
A wide range of other recreational opportunities are also available at the park including volleyball, tennis, basketball, playground equipment and pedal boat rental.
Air Station at Munroe Falls Metro Park
There is a raft air station located near the bathhouse building. There is no fee for using this air station.
Bathhouse at Munroe Falls Metro Park
This facility area includes the lifeguard station and a small snack food store. Park rangers can be observed making rounds of the park on bicycles. Polite young men and women form the lifeguard group.
Parking at Munroe Falls Metro Park
Plenty of free parking is available.
Bathrooms at Munroe Falls Metro Park
The bathhouse building has clean bathrooms with diaper changing table and lockers. The other two outdoor bathrooms provide (the one between Main Shelter and Maple Shelter and the one near Shady Shelter) funky toilet connected directly to a hole in the ground; avoid them if possible.
Pets at Munroe Falls Metro Park
During swim season, dogs are not permitted in the park but they are allowed in the park the rest of the year. All dogs have to be leashed at all times and owners must pick up after their pets.
CONCERTS AT MUNROE FALLS METRO PARK
Music by the Lake concerts are held one a month in June, July and August. For other programs, check out the Programs and Events Guide.
Pedal Boats at Munroe Falls Metro Park
Beach Shower at Munroe Falls Metro Park
Munroe Falls Metro Park Map, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio
Munroe Falls Bath House, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio
Water Quality at Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio
Beach and Lake Rules, Munroe Falls Metro Park
Pedal Boats, Munroe Falls Metro Park, City of Munroe Falls, Ohio
Swimming at Munroe Falls Metro Park
Sand Beach and Bathhouse-Munroe Falls Metro Park
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