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Shelter locations offer unique locations for gatherings and celebrations. Please use the Virtual Tour links below each location listing for a complete preview. Check specific dates for each shelter using the View Availability button. An account is required to reserve a shelter location.

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Boat Shelter and Kitchen

Boat shelter with picnic tables and posts

Max Occupancy: 90
Sippo Lake Park-East
5300 Tyner St
Canton, OH 44708
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Exploration Gateway Shelter

Exploration Gateway Picnic Shelter

Max Occupancy: 40
Sippo Lake Park-North
5712 12th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
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Fry Family Park Shelter

Shelter with sidewalk leading to it

Max Occupancy: 108
Fry Family Park
2533 Farber St.
Magnolia, OH 44643
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Lakeview Shelter (#2)

shelter with six picnic tables and trees in background

Max Occupancy: 35
Petros Lake Park
3519 Perry Dr.
Canton, OH 44706
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Overlook Shelter

shelter on hill with picnic tables and grill

Occupancy: 70
Walborn Reservoir
11324 Price St.
Alliance, OH 44601
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Tam O'Shanter Shelter

Grill outside picnic shelter

New reservations are not being accepted for the Tam O'Shanter Park Shelter in 2023 due to a parking lot construction project near that area of the park.

Woodland Shelter (#1)

Shelter with six picnic tables

Max Occupancy: 35
Petros Lake Park
3519 Perry Dr.
Canton, OH 44706
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Banquet and Meeting Rooms

Questions? Contact us at 330-479-2359 for more information or to reserve facilities at Fry Family Park, Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park or Quail Hollow Park.

The Sippo Lake Clubhouse located off Tyner St. inside Sippo Lake Park-East is no longer a rentable facility. We invite you to consider rental rooms at the Exploration Gateway located on the north entrance to Sippo Lake Park off of 12th St. NW.

Exploration Gateway

Wedding Pictures on Back Patio

Sippo Lake Park-North
5712 12th St. NW
Canton, OH 44708
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Fry Visitor's Center

driveway in front of brick nature center

Fry Family Park
2533 Farber St.
Magnolia, OH 44643
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Manor House

Manor House with windows and shutters

Quail Hollow Park
13480 Congress Lake Ave.
Hartville, OH 44632
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Towpath Trail Closed in Areas

We expect water to recede over the weekend. As of 6/21/19, we cannot access trail damage or downed trees in many areas. These areas will be closed to trail users until a full inspection is complete. Please follow all trail closing barricades and signs.

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Feedback Requested!

We are now accepting public comment on the Phase 4 Iron Horse Trail proposal through January 29, 2019.

E-bike Pilot Program

Class 1 e-bikes are permitted to ride on multi-purpose trails (crushed limestone or asphalt). E-bikes are not permitted on natural surface, equestrian, or mountain bike trails. A class 1 e-bike is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.

Trail Closed

We expect water to recede over the weekend. As of 6/21/19, we cannot access trail damage or downed trees in many places. These areas will be closed to trail users until a full inspection is complete. Please follow all trail closing barricades and signs.

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Marinas Open for Season May 1

Registration Reminder!

1. Make sure you register and pay (if applicable) for the camp. 2. Print your waiver and bring it with you to camp. 3. Read over special instructions and welcome letter. 4. Call us at 330.477.3552 with any questions.

Serenades in the Park Concert Cancelled-Petros Lake Park

The concert has been cancelled as of 12 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2019 due to inclement weather in the forecast at the performance time. The exact same performance will be held tomorrow, Monday Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. on the steps of North Canton City Hall, 145 N. Main St., North Canton, 44720.

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New Shelter and Program Reservation System

A new online system for program registration and shelter reservations on this site was launched on Oct. 3, 2022.

Please create a new user account if you wish to sign up for upcoming programs or reserve park shelters. Your old account and password are no longer valid.

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