Just because the temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean outdoor family fun should be put on ice until the spring. In fact, the opposite is true — winter in Northeast Ohio brings a slew of must-do seasonal activities. Whether you choose to revisit some family favorites or try something new this season, you’ll find some ideas below.
Wintertime Fun Guide Directory - Northeast Ohio
The Rink at Wade Oval

10820 East Blvd., Cleveland
Your winter adventure begins at The Rink at Wade Oval, proudly sponsored by PNC! Please visit the website for health and safety protocols. Open Friday, December 4, through Monday, February 15. ...
Alpine Valley Ski Resort
10620 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Boston Mills Ski Resort
7100 Riverview Road, Peninsula
Brandywine Ski Resort
1146 W. Highland Road, Sagamore Hills
Cleveland Foundation Skating Rink
1 Public Square, Cleveland
Open November 26 through January 17, 2022....
Cleveland Metroparks
Various locations
Cross-country skiing is permitted on hiking, bridle, and all purpose trails (that have not been plowed) as well as the fairways and rough areas of Big Met, Little Met, Shawnee Hills, Seneca, Mastick W...
Cleveland Metroparks – The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation
16200 Valley Pkwy., Strongsville
Cleveland Monsters Skating Rink at Crocker Park
186 Union St., Westlake
Cuyahoga Falls Ice Skating Rink
2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls
Located at the plaza by the Downtown Pavilion and Amphitheater....
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
1550 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula
Sledding is at Kendall Hills. Cross-country ski rentals are available on weekends at the Winter Sports Center at M.D. Garage when there is six or more inches of snow. Snowshoe rentals are availa...
Geauga Park District
Snowshoeing is permitted at all parks. Free snowshoe borrowing available at the West Woods Nature Center. Skiing is permitted at 23 parks located in the district, with a groomed surface along the M...
Hall of Fame City Ice Rink
215 Tuscarawas St. W., Courthouse Plaza, Canton
Halloran Park Skating Rink
3550 West 117 th St., Cleveland
Lake Metroparks

Various Locations
Celebrate winter! Lake Erie ice dunes, a spectacular Ice Festival, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and camping are just some of the many adventures awaiting you during this snowy s...
Lorain County Metro Parks

Various Locations
Lorain County Metro Parks offers snowshoe rentals during the months of January and February at many of the parks. Cross-country skiing is allowed in all parks. Vermilion River Reservation and...
Medina County Park District
Various locations
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Various state park locations
Portage Park District
Various locations
Portage Park District – Towner’s Woods
2264 Ravenna Road, Kent
Stark Parks
Cross-country ski rentals available on weekends at Quail Hollow Park, 13480 Congress Lake Ave., Hartville. Pop-up snowshoe programs offered throughout the winter; registration is on a first come, f...
Summit Metro Parks
Various locations
Connect with nature in Summit Metro Parks this winter. With 16 locations and 150 miles of trail, Summit Metro Parks are open for fun 365 days a year. It has dozens of free naturalist-led programs, as ...