Mentor Parks & Recreation

10/19/2023

Come on out tomorrow to the Mentor Ice Arena for a SPOOKY 👻🎃 good time!

10/17/2023

Get off the couch and get in on the fun!

The Mentor Community Recreation Center offers hundreds of ways to play. Affordable memberships, as well as day passes, are available for residents and non-residents.

Learn more at www.mentorrec.com.

10/13/2023

It's the day every dog has waited for! The Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs is tonight (October 13th) starting at 5:30PM at the Mentor Dog Park (6647 Hopkins Road). This FREE fun event includes a doggie costume parade, contests, prizes and fun!

Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations, be licensed, and not be in heat, to visit the dog park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call Mentor Recreation at 440-974-5720.

10/12/2023

Join us Friday at 5:30PM for our annual Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs. Event starts at 5:30PM. Bring your dog in costume to enjoy contests, trick or treating, and our annual costume parade!

Costume Contest Categories
- Most Creative Costume
- Pet/Owner Look Alike
-Funniest Costume
-Scariest Costume

10/11/2023

Join us this Friday the 13th at the Mentor Dog Park, 6647 Hopkins Road for the HOWL-O-WEEN Party for dogs from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. 🐾🎃

10/09/2023

Join us for the FREE Howl-o-ween Party for Dogs at Mentor Dog Park on Friday, October 13th. Mentor Recreation Department will be at the park from 5:30-6:30 PM with treats, contests and the ever-popular Doggie Costume Parade. Treat your dog to the fun!

The Mentor Dog Park is located at 6647 Hopkins Road. Questions? Call 440-974-5720

10/04/2023

Get into the swim of things at the Mentor Community Recreation Center’s indoor pool which features 4 lanes and has zero-depth entry. Private and group lessons for youth and adults. Open swim and lap swim available daily. Learn more at https://mentorrec.com/programs-activities/indoor-pool-schedule/

10/02/2023

Join us on October 13th for our annual Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs. Costume Contest, prizes, and more! FREE EVENT

09/25/2023

Join us on October 13th for our Howl-O-Ween Party for Dogs! Costume contest, prizes, and lots of fun!

09/20/2023

A variety of aquatics programs are now available at the Mentor Community Recreation Center for children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Learn more!

The Mentor Community Recreation Center is now open to members! The 128,297 Mentor Community Recreation Center is one of the largest facilities of its kind in Northeast Ohio and includes an indoor soccer field, basketball, tennis, racquetball, and pickleball courts, indoor and

09/19/2023

Summer may be over, but MCRC athletic programs offer youths and adults hundreds of ways to play this fall and winter. Activities and leagues are available for players of all ages and skill levels. Sign up today!

Summer may be over, but MCRC athletic programs offer youths and adults hundreds of ways to play this fall and winter including basketball, flag football, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and more! Activities and leagues are available for players of

09/14/2023

All pickleball courts at Mentor Civic Center Park will be CLOSED today at 12 PM through the remainder of the day for repairs. Courts will reopen tomorrow morning, September 15.

09/12/2023

Community Recreation Center classes and programs are available for registration! You can register in person, online, or over the phone at 440-205-3608

The Mentor Community Recreation Center is now open to members! The 128,297 Mentor Community Recreation Center is one of the largest facilities of its kind in Northeast Ohio and includes an indoor soccer field, basketball, tennis, racquetball, and pickleball courts, indoor and

09/09/2023

Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale is today from 9AM-Noon at Garfield Park!
7967 Mentor Avenue, Mentor OH, 44060

09/07/2023

Call today to reserve one of the few city owned tables left for Saturday, or bring your own table to setup and pay the per space fee to sell kids items. Call 440-974-5720 to register.

If you are interested in buying kids items, this is the sale for you!

09/05/2023

Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale is this Saturday (September 9th) from 9AM-Noon. There are still a few city tables available to reserve or plan on bringing your own table to set up in a 10x10 space!
Residents-$25/ Non-Residents-$30

Call 440-974-5720 to reserve.

08/30/2023

Still time to sign up! Call the recreation office at 440-974-5720 to register.

08/29/2023

Mentor Rocks with DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the Pink Floyd Tribute band on Tuesday, August 29! Join us for great music, food, and family fun at the Amp. Free admission and parking. No glass bottles, outside alcohol, or pets. Learn more at www.mentorrocks.info

WE'D LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Prosperity Haven , Meijer , Orbis of Mentor, Cleveland Clinic , Cleveland Clinic Children's, the Lake County Ohio Visitors Bureau, CT Consultants, Mutsko Insurance Services, LLC, WM Waste Management, Michelob ULTRA , Stella Artois , Raising Cane's , Mimi Vanderhaven , NOPEC , and Cross Country Mortgage - the Muro Group

08/28/2023

We still have space available for those wanting to participate in the Just Kids Stuff Garage Sale on Saturday, September 9th from 9AM - Noon at Garfield Park. Reserve a city-owned table or plan to set up your own table on a 10' x 10' space for the same fee, collected the morning of the sale. Residents:$25/Non-residents: $30. Call 440-974-5720 to book a space.

08/21/2023

08/18/2023

Join us at Mentor CityFest on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM featuring 20 Ride, the Zac Brown band tribute taking the Amphitheater stage at 7pm.

Mentor CityFest will feature all-day interactive entertainment and activities including strolling performers, the “Fest Money” game, plus community sponsored activities and games. Festivalgoers can also visit with a number of local businesses, service organizations, and non-profits, that call Mentor home in the popular Main Street tent.
The Mentor CityFest Parade will kick off from Shore Middle School Saturday at 10:00 AM and make its way to the festival grounds via Hopkins, Center Street and Civic Center Boulevard. The parade will feature over 100 groups, the Mentor High School Marching Band, and our City of Mentor float.

For those trailblazers looking for a colorful thrill, register for CityFest Color Dash & Walk on Saturday night starting at 6:00 PM. This 2.5-mile run and fun walk starts & finishes at CityFest! The flat route follows the Civic Center bike path and is accessible for all ages! With seven different color zones, you are sure to be festively decorated to enjoy the rest of the Mentor CityFest activities.
Be sure to come hungry! With over 20 food vendors on site, we will have every type of festival food that your taste buds desire including favorites like sausage sandwiches, funnel cakes, and lemonade as well as unique sweet treats and everything in between.
FREE admission and parking to the event. Bounce houses and some activities will require a wristband which will be available for purchase at the event. Mentor Civic Center Park is located at 8600 Munson Road.
Mentor CityFest is sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic , Remarkable Lake County, Meijer , Medical Mutual , Mutsko Insurance Services, LLC , Condado Tacos , Michelob ULTRA , Cutwater , and Mimi Vanderhaven .

08/17/2023

Mentor CityFest returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on Friday, August 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM Featuring Who's Bad taking the Amphitheater stage at 8pm.
Mentor CityFest will feature all-day interactive entertainment and activities including strolling performers, the “Fest Money” game, plus community sponsored activities and games. Festivalgoers can also visit with a number of local businesses, service organizations, and non-profits, that call Mentor home in the popular Main Street tent.

Be sure to come hungry! With over 20 food vendors on site, we will have every type of festival food that your taste buds desire including favorites like sausage sandwiches, funnel cakes, and lemonade as well as unique sweet treats and everything in between.

FREE admission and parking to the event. Bounce houses and some activities will require a wristband which will be available for purchase at the event. Mentor Civic Center Park is located at 8600 Munson Road.

Mentor CityFest is sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic , Remarkable Lake County, , Medical Mutual , Insurance Services, LLC , Condado Tacos , ULTRA , Cutwater , and Mimi Vanderhaven .

08/06/2023

Mentor Recreation offers over 1,200 ways to play each year; from art workshops, fitness classes, senior trips, and day camps, to golf instruction, kayaking tours, nature walks and hockey leagues. The Fall 2023 Mentor Recreation Guide is now available.

Registration begins August 7, 2023, for residents, and August 8, 2023, for non-residents. Learn more!

Get in on the fun by signing up for a program or class! Mentor Recreation offers over 1,200 ways to play each year; from art workshops, fitness classes, senior trips, and day camps, to golf instruction, kayaking tours, nature walks and hockey leagues. The

07/18/2023

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Mentor CityFest, the city’s traditional end of summer celebration, is being held on the grounds of Mentor Civic Center Park on August 18 and 19, 2023.

With an estimated annual attendance of more than 25,000 people, volunteers are needed in a number of roles and locations, including main entry, ticket sales, hospitality area, information booth, and parade check-in, among others. Service groups, business organizations, families, and individuals are strongly encouraged to participate.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to experience the event from the inside out, but more importantly, work directly with city staff to help create a memorable and enjoyable experience for members of the community.

Festival hours are Friday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Saturday, from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Additional information and applications are available at www.MentorCityFest.com. Contact Colleen Thomas at (440) 974-5730 or email [email protected] with questions.

07/17/2023

Greg Grady, winner of the Headlands Beachfest Sand Sculpture Contest! Congratulations! 🐸👑

07/03/2023

Will you be celebrating Independence Day with us in Mentor? Here's what you need to know about the concert & fireworks!

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM E5C4P3 will perform on the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM with a spectacular 25-minute fireworks display to immediately follow the concert. For the past 30 years E5C4P3 has paid

06/23/2023

ATTENTION KIDS ages 8 to 13!
There's still time to sign up for Marina Mondays! Spend the day getting to know various areas of the Mentor Marina, Lagoons, trails and lakeshore. Come prepared for interesting hikes, crafts, and time in or on the water. Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a lunch with a drink. Participants should be able to swim 50 yards unassisted. Marina Mondays are July 10, 17, 31, and August 14 from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
For older kids, there are openings in our other classes in paddleboards and kayaks too.
For more information, call (440) 974-5720.

04/24/2023

Mentor announces two additional summer job fairs to fill over 200 positions. https://cityofmentor.com/mentor-to-host-summer-job-fairs/

02/16/2023

Residents are advised that Mentor Parks & Recreation offices will be relocating from the 2nd floor of the Mentor Municipal Center to the new Mentor Community Recreation Center at 6000 Heisley Road.

Effective February 21, 2023, residents who wish to register in-person for recreation programming including summer camps, pool passes, etc. will now do so at the new location.

Please note that the Mentor Community Recreation Center is still undergoing renovations and is NOT yet open for programming or other public use. An opening date will be announced shortly.

For questions, please contact Mentor Parks & Recreation at (440) 974-5720 or [email protected].

01/31/2023

The 2023 Mentor Summer Camp Guide is now available! The City of Mentor offers dozens of camps- whatever your child’s interest, there’s sure to be a camp just for them. We offer everything from fencing to baseball and theater to crafts. Registration begins February 1st

11/30/2022

There is less than a week until the City's Community Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Mentor Municipal Center (8500 Civic Center Boulevard) on Tuesday, December 6th at 6 PM. Join us we light up the tree and Civic Center Boulevard officially kicking off the Christmas season! Mentor Schools choirs will sing, enjoy hot chocolate and a cookie, and say hello to Santa! Bring the kids to this fun, free event. Following the tree lighting, make your way over to the Mentor Ice Arena (8600 Munson Rd.) for a Free Public Skate from 6:30 - 9 PM. Happy Holidays!

11/29/2022

Visit Springbrook Gardens Park! Take a walk on the paved trails and see the birds. It's a great day to visit a Mentor park! Springbrook Gardens Park is located at 6842 Heisley Road.

11/23/2022

Join us for the Community Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 6th at 6 PM. The holiday season officially begins as we light the 27-foot Norwegian spruce at the Mentor Municipal Center (8500 Civic Center Blvd.). Thousands of lights will sparkle in the night when we flip the switch to illuminate the tree and Civic Center Boulevard. The evening features choirs from the Mentor Schools and a special visitor from the North Pole! Following the tree lighting, kids will have the chance to visit with Santa while everyone enjoys a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie. The evening concludes with a FREE public skate at the Mentor Ice Arena (6:30 - 9 PM).

11/23/2022

This year give handmade! Beautiful items from 50 artists and crafters - plus holiday creations from the Wildwood Garden Club!

11/22/2022

The kids are off - time to have fun and work off the turkey and mashed potatoes! Skating is fun and great exercise!
Adults: $9
Youth (age 17 & under): $7
Seniors (age 60+): $7
Skate Rental: $4

This Weeks Public Skates! Happy Turkey Week!

11/21/2022

The "Be a Santa to a Senior" giving tree is up in the Mentor Municipal Center lobby and loaded with tags representing senior citizens in need right here in Lake County.

Please choose a tag, or tags, and purchase the gift listed. When you are finished shopping, please return the gift to the box located next to the tree no later than December 9th, 2022.

The Mentor Municipal Center is located at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor OH 44060 and is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

11/18/2022

Our Winter/Spring Recreation Guide will be hitting your mailbox soon - but if you want a sneak peek at the upcoming classes and special events download your copy now:https://cityofmentor.com/wp-content/uploads/WinterMentorRecGuide.pdf

Resident registration begins December 5th! Non-residents can register beginning December 6th.