10/12/2026
Lots of great things happening with the Medina County Park District this week! 🌳🍂
Enjoy the fall season with a variety of outdoor adventures and family fun! Discover nature’s changing scenery, enjoy a romantic campfire treat, or celebrate spooky season with Halloween activities and free miniature train rides.
Tuesday, October 13
Senior Strides
Allardale Park
401 Remsen Road, Medina/Granger Township
10 to 11 a.m.
Join park volunteer Connie for Senior Strides, a once a month social hike for seniors! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and get your exercise at the same time. Walks are one to two miles in length. Please dress for the weather, and be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Ages 50 and up. No registration is required. Free.
Wednesday, October 14
Natural Discoveries
Rivendell Nature Preserve
7223 Greenwich Road, Seville (Westfield Township)
*****NOTE*****
Greenwich Road is closed at the bridge, but you can still access the park by traveling west on Greenwich Road toward Lodi. If you’re coming from Westfield Center Circle, continue past the “Road Closed” sign, and you’ll be able to reach the park entrance. The bridge is closed just beyond the entrance, so you can access the park from that direction.
10 to 11 a.m.
Join us for an easy walk to observe the unfolding of nature all year long in the parks. Natural Discoveries is an award based series of nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. No registration is required. Free.
Thursday, October 15
A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series
Chippewa Rail Trail
5700 Chippewa Road, Medina (Lafayette Township)
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hiking outdoors has plenty of perks, AND it’s good for you mentally and physically, too! Join a naturalist and volunteers for a three to five mile vigorous hike along a different trail each month. This is a continuous hike. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and bring along a bottle of water. Ages ten to adult. No registration is required. Free.
Friday, October 16
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers:
Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Lester Rail Trail
3654 Lester Road, Medina (York Township)
6 to 8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will open at 6 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. (or when the parking lot is full, whichever comes first). All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Friday, October 16 (register by 10-14)
Savory S’mores with your Sweetie
Oenslager Nature Center
6100 Ridge Road, Wadsworth (Sharon Township)
6 to 8 p.m.
Bring your date to enjoy a wide variety of savory s’mores options (bringing your own meat, cheese or crackers is optional) around the campfire. Then take a relaxing stroll into the romantic pine forest to explore the fall scenery. S’more supplies are limited. Ages 18 and up. Free. Register here by October 14: https://medinacountyparks.com/public-programs/
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
Halloween at Hambley
Susan Hambley Nature Center
12 to 5 p.m.
Spooky season is upon us once more! Stop by the nature center for some Halloween themed nature activities, displays, and a craft during the weekends in October. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Saturday, October 17
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers:
Halloween ALL ABOARD!
Lester Rail Trail
3654 Lester Road, Medina (York Township)
4 to 8 p.m.
Bring your family and friends out to Lester Rail Trail for this “spooktacular” event! Members of the N.E.O.L.S. miniature railroad group will offer free train rides during this special park program. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes, but for safety, avoid long, flowing garments. Gates will open at 4 p.m. and close promptly at 8 p.m. (or when the parking lot is full, whichever comes first). All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Northeastern Ohio Live Steamers
