SHT parks

Sagamore Hills Township Park
Sagamore Hills Township Park had its beginning in 1984 as a 5.3 acre parcel across the street from the township Safety Center. The parcel was donated by the State of Ohio. Under the direction of Trustee Rose Mary Snell, an additional adjoining 35 acres was purchased from the State of Ohio in 1997 and the park was born.
Today Sagamore Hills maintains 40 acres of park land and 191 acres of untouched green space within the township. The park space is meant to provide residents and visitors with a safe, clean, well maintained park for outdoor recreation.
Hours: The park is open from 9:00 a.m. to dusk throughout the year.
Pavilions: There are two pavilions, both with access to water, electricity, grills and restrooms. Pavilion A, the smaller of the two, is in close proximity to 2 playgrounds and a horseshoe pit and can accommodate up to 80 people. Pavilion B is adjacent to a large swing set and sand volleyball court and can accommodate up to 130 people. Both pavilions are handicap accessible.
Pavilions Reservations: Use of the pavilions is by reservation only and may be made by calling the township offices at 330-467-0900, ext. 4, weekdays. Reservations for the pavilions may be made for up to one year in advance. Cost for rental of the pavilions is $60.00 for residents for either pavilion and $120.00 for non-residents to reserve either pavilion. Park Rules and Regulations are printed below.
•	Park Amenities: There are individual picnic tables scattered throughout the park grounds.
•	Five baseball fields may be reserved through the Park office, 330-467-0900, ext. 4. All fields are available for play on a first come, first served basis on the weekends.
•	The park is unique in that there is a connector trail to the Summit County Metro Parks Bike and Hike Trail located at the southern end of the park.
•	A concession stand was built to serve ball teams and their friends and families during baseball season and is operated by the township.
Green Improvements (5-09) Click here for details on the raingarden, rain barrel, and pet waste disposal units.
Gazebo: The township's gazebo is located in the park and is also available for rental for small gatherings. It can accommodate up to 12 people. Electricity is available, but water is not available at the gazebo. Restrooms and grills are nearby.
Events: The Park schedule for 2009 is being finalized. Please check back for updates.
Park Contacts: • For all Park Reservations call 330-467-0900, ext. 4, weekdays. • For any other Park related issues call 330-467-0900, ext. 5, weekdays.
Whether you want to enjoy a game of baseball, take a walk, bring the children to the playgrounds or have a picnic, we hope you consider the Sagamore Hills Township Park for your recreational experience.

New Green Improvements At The Township Park

Rose Mary Snell, Brian Bauman, Beau Polcen, Kevin Hebebrand, and Bill Cuprak work to establish the new raingarden at the park.

Click here to read about the new raingarden, rain barrel, and pet waste disposal units at the park.

Sagamore Hills Township
Conditions of Township Park Pavilion Permit

Times Pavilions Are Available: The Sagamore Hills Township Park Pavilions are available from 9 a.m. to dusk weekdays and week ends, May through September. Other times may be available upon request.

Payment: Payment may be made by check or money order. A returned personal check will result in the loss of the shelter reservation without the option to reschedule for the current calendar year. Checks are to be made payable to Sagamore Hills Township. Payments not received by the due date on the front of this form will automatically result in the cancellation of the pavilion reservation.

Refunds: Anyone requesting a refund MUST submit a written letter of cancellation to Sagamore Hills Township. This letter must state the reason for cancellation and the date of the reservation being cancelled.
The refund request must be written and signed by the person whose name appears on the permit.

Utilities: There are electrical outlets and water available. Restroom facilities are available in the park.

Area Reserved: The pavilions are rustic open shelters. Barbecue grills are located adjacent to the pavilions and are available for cooking only. Only the pavilions and grills are reserved. The playgrounds and ball fields are not part of the pavilion reservation. Picnic tables are located in each pavilion; capacity in the small pavilion is 80, in the large 130. Parking is available, but is prohibited on the park's access road.

Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages are PROHIBITED anywhere on the property.

Fires: Fires for cooking only are limited to the barbecue grills adjacent to the pavilions. Open fires are prohibited anywhere on the property.

General:
All garbage, paper, cans, bottles or other waste materials of any kind shall be disposed of in the trash containers provided at the site. Pavilion and grounds must be left in readiness for use by the next group.

Table coverings, if secured, must be done with masking tape. Use of nails, thumb tacks, etc. is prohibited.

Disturbance to man-made features or existing natural conditions is strictly prohibited.

ALL RULES / CONDITIONS STATED ABOVE MUST BE FOLLOWED.

Sagamore Hills Township Park Rules and Regulations Effective January 1, 2009
General Rules
The following are PROHIBITED in the park or any park facility:
•	Alcoholic beverages
•	Unauthorized motor vehicles on grass areas (including motorcycles, scooters, etc.)
•	Removal or destruction of plants or trees
•	Dogs off leash
•	Failure to immediately clean up after dog or pet
•	Hunting, trapping or removal of any animal; or to let loose any animal
•	Skateboards or Rollerblades
•	Fires except in provided grills, gas grills by permit only *
•	Golfing and Archery
•	Overnight camping *
•	Model or remote control planes, gliders, rockets, vehicles, etc. *
•	Use of amplified sound *
•	Glass containers
•	Fireworks *
•	Practice of athletic activities on prepared game fields
Athletic Fields
•	Reservation of fields requires a facility form be submitted before a facility use permit can be granted.
•	All fields are subject to rental and preparation fees.
•	Proof of insurance is required.
•	Athletic fields cannot be used or reserved by individuals or groups seeking to profit from their use.
•	Users must verify that the field is not closed due to weather conditions by calling (330) 467-0900
•	Game fields are not available by reservation for organized sporting events on weekends & holidays. *
Pavilions and Gazebo
•	Reservations for pavilions or gazebo requires a facility request form be submitted before a facility use permit can be granted.
•	All facility reservations subject to a deposit and rental fee.
•	Free-standing direction signs are permitted.
•	Decorations may not be attached to the building in any way.
•	Unauthorized persons may be asked to leave any facility.
•	No standing on picnic tables or sitting on picnic table tops
* Some activities may be permitted or allowed in designated areas by permit only
For a print friendly version of the above Park Rules and Regulations, click here.

For additional park photos, click here.

MetroParks Serving
Summit County
The northern portion of the
Summit County MetroParks'
33.5 mile Bike & Hike Trail
cuts through the Township as
it heads south to Akron.
www.summitmetroparks.org

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
The entire western edge of the township is now part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
For complete details, go to
www.nps.gov/cuva

Brandywine Falls

Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments

The Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments (COG) was first organized in 1977 as a non-profit organization (called the "Cuyahoga Valley Communities Council"). In 2007, the Council reorganized as a regional Council of Governments (under Chapter 167 of Ohio Revised Code) and its name was changed to highlight the regional emphasis of its mission. Today, the Cuyahoga Valley Regional COG is comprised of 29 participating units of government -- cities, villages, townships, counties, school districts, and metroparks (located within the region surrounding the Cuyahoga Valley from Cleveland to Akron), which work as cooperative partners with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP). Representatives are designated by the participating units of government to participate regularly in discussion forums that investigate mutual interests and concerns. View more information about COG members and their representatives at the following link: Cuyahoga Valley Regional COG.
Click here to go to their website.