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Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina

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The newest nature preserve in the state of Ohio is located in Mentor, right on the shores of Lake Erie. This page is not monitored.
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The nature preserve includes 1.5 miles of shoreline with rare dune plants, a riverine marsh, mature oak bluff and crescent-shaped open waterways. Containing the greatest diversity of wetland communities within the marsh basin, it serves as an important breeding and nursery area for fish and waterfowl and provides a resting place for neo-tropical birds and butterflies as they migrate each year. The adjacent marina has 400 drive-up wet slips and the docks can accommodate boats up to 50 feet in length.

10/20/2026

Observation tower update -

The access ramp at the base of the tower has been framed and the first two levels of stair treads have been installed.

Stay tuned as we get closer and closer to opening day...

09/22/2026

📣 Mentor Lagoons Weekend Update! 🛶🌊
Planning one last paddle? Here’s the scoop:
📅 Saturday, 9/26
Kayak rentals & concessions: 10 AM–4 PM
🚣 Last launch: 3 PM
Our staff will be wrapping up early to enjoy Homecoming festivities! 🏈🎉
📅 Sunday, 9/27 — LAST DAY!
Kayak rentals & concessions: 10 AM–6 PM
🚣 Last launch: 5 PM
Come enjoy one more weekend on the water before the season wraps up! ☀️🛶
Happy paddling.... and snacking!

09/08/2026

📣 Mentor Lagoons Weekend Update! 🛶🌊

Planning one last paddle? Here’s the scoop:

📅 Saturday, 9/26
Kayak rentals & concessions: 10 AM–4 PM
🚣 Last launch: 3 PM
Our staff will be wrapping up early to enjoy Homecoming festivities! 🏈🎉

📅 Sunday, 9/27 — LAST DAY!
Kayak rentals & concessions: 10 AM–6 PM
🚣 Last launch: 5 PM

Come enjoy one more weekend on the water before the season wraps up! ☀️🛶

Happy paddling.... and snacking!

09/04/2026

The Mentor Lagoons are excited to announce the launch of a new online merchandise store! Below are some examples of the items available.

We have men's and women's t-shirts (short & long sleeve), Sport-tek long and short sleeve shirts w/ UV protection, crew neck sweatshirts, hoodies, and insulated travel mugs.

There are three different designs and a variety of colors to choose from.

The online store will be open until 10/5/26 and orders will ship the week of 10/26/26.

To access the store, follow the link below or click on the QR code.

https://mentorlagoonsswag26.itemorder.com

Thank you and happy shopping!

08/24/2026

More photos from last Friday night's Tunes at the Lagoons concert featuring Pieces of Eight. Thank you to everyone who has joined us for an amazing summer of music at the Lagoons, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

08/22/2026

What a perfect way to wrap up the 2026 Tunes at the Lagoons season. Thank you to Pieces of Eight featuring the Lakeside Brass.

08/21/2026

What's that rising above the trees at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina?

Why yes, it's a 96 foot tall observation tower overlooking the Mentor Marsh.

The top beams were bolted into place earlier this week and now the stairs, railings, ramps and other associated parts will be attached.

Final completion of the tower is scheduled for late September or early October.

The main trail into the Nature Preserve has been reopened, but please proceed with caution when visiting because there will be equipment moving around near the construction site.

08/21/2026

08/10/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a beautiful night of music presented by ONE, a tribute to U2 at last Friday's Tunes at the Lagoons concert.

Please join us for our last concert of the year on Friday, 8/21, with local Cleveland band, Pieces of Eight, performing a variety of hit tunes.

Tunes at the Lagoons is a free event that is open to the public with food truck and beverage vendors on site.

Address

8365 Harbor Drive
Mentor, OH
44060

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+14402053625

Website

http://www.cityofmentor.com/

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