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Find a park based on a specific amenity, or view all of our city's park pages.
Learn the rules for park users.
Information for groups interested in holding an event at a park in Lakewood.
Reserve a pavilion space, shelter, or gazebo at Lakewood Park.
Visit the Lakewood Recreation Department's page for activities and programs.
The mission of the Division of Parks and Public Property is to maintain our public buildings, enhance and beautify our parks and public properties, and upgrade and improve our playgrounds and parks amenities to provide the citizens of Lakewood with attractive, well-maintained and well-managed facilities and with the finest recreational opportunities available.
The Parks and Public Property Division plays a key role in preparing and maintaining Lakewood’s public pools, keeping our parks clean for both daily use and for special occasions, and collaborating with the Recreation Department on the upkeep of sports fields and facilities throughout the city.
12650 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-6818
Monday through Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The city uses an online pavilion rental system.
This website hosts a calendar so you can check the availability of the pavilions, see photos of the pavilions, and find regulations about the rental including cancellation and deposit return procedures. All rental fees must be paid up front by credit card.
Charcoal grills and gas grills (with a maximum number one (#1) propane tank) are allowed in the parks. However, NO GRILLS are allowed inside a pavilion, under a roof or canopy, or on a deck or pavement in the park.
Maximum size ten in the park is a ten foot by ten foot (10’x10’) pop-up or canopy with no sides. No enclosed tents are allowed. TENTS MAY NOT BE STAKED to the ground. Only external weights can be used to secure them in place.