Preserving a Local Treasure
The Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve and Marina holds a storied place in our community’s history. It was here, in 1797, that the first permanent settlement in the Western Reserve was established when Charles Parker, a […]
Mentor Lagoon Kayak Hours – Extended due to Popular Demand
Due to popular demand, the kayak rental office and concession stand, which normally closes for the season on Labor Day, will remain OPEN on the weekends through the month of September. New hours will be 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays […]
Mentor Lagoons Trail Closed July 31 through August 16
Residents are advised that the main trail at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve will be closed Friday, July 31, 2026, through Sunday, August 16, 2026, as crews assemble the new 95-foot observation tower which will overlook […]
Mentor Lagoons Marina Recertified as an Ohio Clean Marina
The City of Mentor is proud to announce […]
Take a Hike This Winter at a Mentor Park
Experience the Mentor park trails in winter with the crunch of your footsteps in the snow, sunlight filtered through bare trees, and the hush of a […]
Speaking of…Nature Spaces
The City of Mentor is widely recognized across Ohio for its strong retail and manufacturing sectors. It also stewards over 1,200 acres of greenspace; preserving vital natural habitats amid urban development. Naturalist Joel Throckmorton talks about the biodiversity of Mentor’s natural spaces and […]
Mentor Lagoons Trails Closed October 25th
The public is advised that the trails at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve will be closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM […]