Trip Planner

For trip planning questions, please call Boston Mill Visitor Center at 440-717-3890. Rangers are available 10 am - 4 pm.

 

 

Know Before You Go

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  Find Essential Info for Your Trip

  Basic Visitor Information

  Find our visitor centers addresses, directions to the park, operating hours, fees, and more.

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  Be Prepared

  Current Conditions & Alerts

  Be aware of closures and weather that may impact your stay before your visit.

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  More Time in the Park, Less Parking

  Parking Tips

  Avoid the crowd on busy days

 

 

What to Wear

Weather in Northeast Ohio can be unpredictable.

• Fall and Spring temperatures can range from low 50s-70s during the day, and to freezing during the night. Fall foliage often peaks in mid-October. Snow can occur from October - May.
• Winter weather conditions can rapidly change due to the lake effect snow from Lake Erie. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.
• Summer temperatures can range from the 50s-90s. Thunderstorms and dry spells occur.

Dress in layers. Rain and thunderstorms occur, as does a freeze-thaw cycle in the Fall, Winter, and Spring resulting in muddy trails and conditions. If you’re headed outdoors, bring a rain jacket and a removable outer layer. In wet or humid conditions, a non-cotton layer against your skin will help keep moisture away. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are a must on trails, and waterproof footwear is recommended. Also check our Current Conditions page for up-to-date weather alerts.

 

What to Bring

Make sure you bring plenty of water when exploring the park. Some locations do not have drinking water available. Do not drink from streams, rivers, or ponds. Although food is available in the Boston and Peninsula areas, bring snacks if you are venturing away from those locations.

 

Protect Yourself

Ticks and mosquitoes are common in most seasons. Both carry diseases that can be harmful to humans. To protect yourself, carry and wear bugspray. Wear long pants tucked into socks in tick-prone areas (tall grasses, fields) to prevent the ticks from getting onto your skin. For more information visit our Tick Safety page.