The focus of the Parks, Recreation & Public Lands Department is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of Mentor. It accomplishes this through the development and maintenance of a diverse and comprehensive system of parks and recreational facilities. Areas of responsibility include: recreation for youth, teens, and adults; operation and maintenance of three outdoor municipal pools, Ice Arena, Mentor Senior Center, Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina, Wildwood Cultural Center, various Community Centers, as well as, urban forestry, cemetery operations, facility rentals, park, athletic field and facility maintenance.

Download the Mentor Parks & Recreation Guide brochure for more information about events planned by the City of Mentor.

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City Parks & Facilities

Bellflower Park
7221 Bellflower Road
Picnic pavilion, playground, baseball/softball field, restrooms, soccer, fishing pond with barrier-free dock, five tennis courts, two basketball courts, Water Spray Park, and 1-1/2 mile paved fitness course. Reserve picnic pavilion by calling (440) 974-5720.

Bellflower Skatepark
Bellflower Elementary School
6655 Reynolds Road
For inline and skateboard use.

Black Brook Golf Course
8900 Lake Shore Boulevard
(440) 951-0010
Tim Ausperk, PGA Golf Pro

Black Brook Golf Course features 18 holes with watered fairways, cart paths, a driving range and practice putting green. There’s also a fully stocked Pro Shop, a Pavilion for catered outings and Snack Bar. Golf schools, private lessons and Junior Golf are also offered. The course is open year round, weather permitting. Stay & Play Golf Packages offered. Visit the Black Brook page for information on Greens Fees.

Civic Center Park
8600 Munson Road
Civic Center Park features two indoor regulation-size ice rinks, a studio ice rink, a Community Recreation Center, plus picnic grounds and shelter, playground, Amphitheater, olympic-size outdoor swimming pool with water slide and children’s water play area, sand volleyball, baseball/softball fields, lighted tennis courts, skatepark, basketball courts and paved bike path. Free Summer Concert Series is held each summer at the Amphitheater. Arena phone: (440) 974-5730. To rent Ice Arena or Community Center call (440) 974-5730.

Commemorative Rose Garden
8537 Mentor Avenue
Beautifully landscaped serene garden features Walkway of Memories with engraved brick path. Order a commemorative brick by calling Mentor Beautification Commission's Kathleen King at (440) 255-5368 or download the form.

Dog Park
Hopkins Road (Next to the Municipal Maintenance Facility).
A park where dogs can exercise unleashed. Daylight hours.

Eleanor B. Garfield Park
7967 Mentor Avenue
Sixty-five acre park features Community Recreation Center with barrier-free restrooms, outdoor pool, drop water slide, All People's Playground, baseball/softball diamonds, picnic pavilion, five acre fishing pond, soccer, lighted tennis courts, and wildlife area. To rent Picnic Pavilion or Recreation Center call (440) 974-5720.

Hodgson Park
Hodgson Road and Route 306
Passive, open space area

Donald E. Krueger Park
7556 Chillicothe Road
Krueger Park House with indoor and outdoor seating, barrier-free restrooms, playground, four soccer fields. (440) 974-5720.

Mentor Beach Park
7779 Lakeshore Boulevard
Barrier-free restrooms, picnic area, playground and soccer. Two story pavilion overlooks Lake Erie and is available for private rental. Call (440) 974-5720.

Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina 
8365 Harbor Drive
Public marina and nature preserve with dockage for 20'-50' boats, upon availability. Public restrooms. Unique setting with direct lake access and special dock rates for Mentor residents. Award-winning nature preserve includes extensive nature trails with access to Lake Erie and adjoining Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve. Wildlife area. Electric carts are available for use by physically-challenged adults. To rent Flagship Building, call (440) 205-DOCK (3625).

Mentor Municipal Cemetery
6881 Hopkins Road
The Mentor Cemetery Association was established in 1854 to replace a more rustic burying ground near the present Center Street School. The Mentor Municipal Cemetery encompasses 60 beautiful acres. Many of Mentor's early pioneer families are buried here. (440) 974-5734

Mentor Senior Center 
8484 Munson Road
Award-winning contemporary facility provides activities for over 4,000 participants. Activities include arts & crafts, fitness, dance, health and social services, workshops, meals, sports, travel and special events. Barrier-free facility. Meals are served on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Transportation is provided to and from Senior Center events in cooperation with Laketran and the City of Mentor. Membership is available to those 55 and older. Fees are $5 for Mentor residents and $7 for nonresidents; members receive monthly newsletter listing upcoming activities and events.  Office hours, Monday through Thursday - 8 AM to 8 PM and Fridays - 8 AM to 5 PM. The Center hosts a number of evening and weekend programs. Volunteer opportunities also available. Facility is available for private rentals. (440) 974-5725.

Morton Community Park
9325 Rosemary Lane
Outdoor pool, drop water slide, water spray park, restrooms, picnic pavilion, playground, basketball courts and skatepark for inline and skateboard use. To rent the pool or pavilion call (440) 974-5720.

Old Council Hall
7250 Jackson Street
Constructed in 1856, this historic building served as the first Mentor Christian Church until 1915, when it became Mentor Township Hall. The facility is available for private rentals. (440) 974-5720.

Presidents Park
7670 Buchanan Court
Picnic area, playground, tennis and basketball courts, fishing pond. Street parking only.

Roller Hockey Court
Ridge Junior High School
7860 Johnnycake Ridge Road

Sledding Hill
At Center Street Ballfield
Perfect for young sledders. Open daylight hours, weather permitting.

Tiefenbach Park
Corduroy Road at Lake Overlook Drive
Passive, open space area with picnic benches and gazebo.

Veterans Memorial Park
5740 Hopkins Road
Fishing pond, hiking trails, picnic shelter, restrooms, playground and wildlife area. This city-owned park is maintained and operated by Lake Metroparks. Call (440) 358-7275 to reserve picnic shelter.

Wildwood Cultural Center

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