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Chapin Forest Reservation
9938 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
Metropark🪢 Leash required
390 acres · 6 miles of trails
⭐ 4.8
1,820 reviews
Amid Kirtland's Chapin Forest Reservation in Ohio, leashed dogs explore all trails under shaded canopies with water and benches. Dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are provided. Managed by Lake Metroparks.
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- Park
- Chapin Forest Reservation
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Kirtland, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.6056, -81.3578
- Size
- 390 acres
- Trail miles
- 6
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.2 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
8.2/ 10
Exceptional
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 390 acres of room
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome on all reservation trails. Lake Metroparks.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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