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using funds wisely Managing financial resources “Taxpayers expect accurate financial records from their local governments. Lake Metroparks’ dedication to accountability is evident, and I am proud to present the Auditor of State Award with Distinction to the park district.” —Ohio Auditor Dave Yost, February 2O12 Lake Metroparks takes public accountability seriously and understands the need to remain sensitive to the ever-changing economic conditions and demands we all face. Even though a zero-growth operating budget was maintained for the past four years, Lake Metroparks tightened its belt even further by reducing operating expenses by 5 percent in 2012. Energy savings and several other cost containment measures are constantly evaluated and implemented to reduce expenditures. The park system is currently operating with 28 fewer full-time employees than it had in 1994 while protecting 2,785 more acres of unique natural resources than it did at the time. As staff throughout the park system retire or move on to positions outside the agency, each vacancy is evaluated and not filled whenever possible; responsibilities are reassigned to remaining staff in order to reduce costs. The park system will never take the support of the people it serves for granted. The agency has a remarkable track record of augmenting local tax monies with outside sources, including private contributions, sponsorships and more than $15 million in grants since 1990. Lake Metroparks has been recognized on the local, state and national levels for its fiscal responsibility. The taxpayers of Lake County rightfully insist on the wise and practical administration of their investment in the park district that they own. Clean audits and awards are expected—and that is exactly what Lake Metroparks consistently delivers. Now and for future generations
Scenic Vistas Lake Metroparks preserves and provides access to incredible views Lake County is a beautiful place to live and work. Some of the unique natural features and landscapes include Lake Erie, the Grand River and Chagrin River valleys, Little Mountain, Mentor Marsh and the vineyards of southern Madison. Lake Metroparks’ skilled craftsmen have constructed several observation decks and overlook areas that offer snapshots of some of Lake County’s most impressive features. These stops along park trails allow visitors to take a moment—or longer—to reflect on the county’s best scenic views preserved for all to enjoy. SEVEN SCENIC SPOTS TO VISIT 1. Falls at Paine Falls Park: The deck at the bottom of the stairs off the Paine Road parking lot offers a great view of Paine Falls. 2. Chair Factory Falls: A great waterfall view at the end of this trail is accessible from Lake Metroparks’ Greenway Corridor just south of I-90. 3. Big Creek Valley at Girdled Road Reservation: Located a short walk from the park’s Girdled Road parking lot, the overlook offers a panoramic view of the Big Creek Valley that is great at any time of the year, but especially breathtaking in the fall. 4. Skok Meadow: A deck offers a wide-lens view of this restored meadow featuring an abundance of wildflowers throughout summer. 5. Lake Erie at Lake Erie Bluffs: An overlook sits on the towering bluff above Lake Erie and its wild, sandy shore at Lake Metroparks’ newest park. 6. Downtown Cleveland from Chapin Forest Reservation: On a clear day, across a blanket of tree tops, downtown Cleveland is viewed all the way from Kirtland from an overlook at Chapin Forest. 7. Grand River at Indian Point Park: A great view of the state-designated “Wild” Grand River makes it easy to see the area’s strategic advantage to past inhabitants. view from Chapin Forest Reservation overlook J.DELL PHOTOGRAPHY
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