Carlisle Reservation
12882 Diagonal Rd, LaGrange, OH 44050
1,917 acres · 9 miles of trails
Carlisle Reservation in LaGrange, the largest Lorain County Metro Park, welcomes leashed dogs on its extensive trail system amid shade and water access. Benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans facilitate longer hikes. Pack insect repellent for wooded sections.
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- Park
- Carlisle Reservation
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- LaGrange, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.2828, -82.1129
- Size
- 1,917 acres
- Trail miles
- 9
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (700 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.1 / 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:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 700 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,917 acres of room
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs are welcome on the extensive trail system. The park is the largest of the Lorain County Metro Parks.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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