Exciting New Changes to the Arrowhead Newsletter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, The Arrowhead newsletter has transitioned from a bi-monthly to a seasonal publication. Available now, the fall issue highlights upcoming programs and events in September, October, and November. Read the digital version below!

Printed copies of The Arrowhead are available at nearly 40 convenient locations throughout Lorain County, including park visitor centers and public libraries. See the map below for all locations. Plus, as another effort to stay connected, we are offering a FREE mail subscription to Lorain County residents who are 65 and older, or those with mobility or transportation limitations. Call (440) 458-5121 to subscribe.

Fall 2025 | Volume 65, Number 5

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When to expect the Arrowhead

As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, The Arrowhead newsletter has transitioned from a bi-monthly to a seasonal publication. The Arrowhead program guide is distributed seasonally, during the months of August, November, February, and May.

Where to find the Arrowhead

Printed copies of The Arrowhead are available at nearly 40 convenient locations throughout Lorain County, including park visitor centers and public libraries. You can view an interactive pick-up location map and a complete listing below. Plus, as another effort to stay connected, we are offering a FREE mail subscription to Lorain County residents who are 65 and older, or those with mobility or transportation limitations. Call (440) 458-5121 to subscribe.

If you’re not eligible for free delivery, you can still enjoy every issue of The Arrowhead right in your mailbox. Annual subscriptions are just $8 for Lorain County residents or $10 for subscribers outside the county—a convenient way to stay connected with park news, upcoming programs, and seasonal highlights all year long.

Pick Up Locations

Lorain County Metro Parks Facilities:

  • Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

  • Amherst HealthPlex

  • Carlisle Visitor Center

  • Cascade Park

  • Columbia Reservation

  • French Creek Nature Center

  • Indian Hollow Reservation

  • Kopf Family Reservation

  • Lakeview Park

  • Miller Nature Preserve 

  • North Coast Inland Trail (Butternut Ridge Trailhead)

  • North Coast Inland Trail (Gateway Trailhead)

  • Sandy Ridge Reservation

  • Schoepfle Garden

  • Splash Zone

  • Vermilion River Reservation

  • Wellington Reservation

Local Libraries and Community Organizations:

  • Amherst Public Library

  • Ariel Broadway Hotel (Lorain)

  • Avon Lake Public Library

  • Elyria Public Libraries (Central Branch, Keystone-LaGrange Branch, North Branch LCCC, South Branch, & West River Branch)

  • Grafton-Midview Public Library & Grafton-Midview Public Library-Eaton Township Branch

  • Herrick Memorial Library (Wellington)

  • Kendal of Oberlin

  • Kipton Community Park

  • Lorain County Health Dept.

  • Lorain County Office on Aging

  • Lorain Public Libraries (Avon Branch, Columbia Branch, Domonkas Branch, Main Branch, North Ridgeville Branch, & S. Lorain Branch)

  • Mainstreet Amherst

  • MHARS Lorain County

  • Oberlin Public Library

  • Ritter Public Library (Vermilion)

Online Form to Receive the Arrowhead by Mail

If you are unable to call our administrative office to sign up for free* home delivery of our Arrowhead Newsletter, please fill out the form below. You may receive a phone call or e-mail from our staff if there are any issues or questions regarding your form submission**.

*To be eligible for free home delivery, you must be a Lorain County resident and be 65+ years old or have mobility/transportation issues. If you’re not eligible for free delivery, you can still sign up for home delivery. Annual subscriptions are just $8 for Lorain County residents or $10 for subscribers outside the county.

**In order to receive a copy, a customer account must exist or be created in our program reservation system. If the information you provide below matches an existing account, that account will be used. If no account exists, our staff will create one for you using the information you provide below to ensure your home delivery.

Day-by-Day Program Calendars

Click the buttons below to view a printable, all-encompassing list of Lorain County Metro Parks programs and events, conveniently listed in day-by-day format, so that you can find out what is happening throughout the park district every day!