Outdoor Recreation

Treat your family to a day of fun and activity in Lorain’s parks! Let the kids enjoy one of our 22 playgrounds, cool off at the splash pad, or play a game on one of 19 baseball and softball fields. Shoot hoops at any of our 16 basketball courts, or head to Lakeview Park for pickleball and volleyball.

Take advantage of our picnic areas and scenic amenities, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the Mile Long Pier, or explore local MetroParks for birdwatching and nature walks. Whether you're walking, jogging, or biking, the paths around Longfellow, Central, and Oakwood Parks offer the perfect backdrop for your outdoor adventure.

Two children riding bikes through a puddle on a brick street, wearing helmets and smiling

Biking

A small yellow and black bird perched on a slender grayish-brown tree branch in a green, blurred background.

Birding

A white yacht docked at a marina during sunset, with sailboats and an American flag on the boat.

Boating

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