Hidden Lake - Lake Metroparks

09/24/2026

Autumn adventures are waiting! Freshly stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill, these Lake Metroparks ponds are ready for anglers of all ages to cast a line and reel in some fun this fall. 🎣

🐟 Hidden Lake
🐟 Veterans Park
🐟 Concord Woods Nature Park
🐟 Blair Ridge Park

No fishing license needed (except at Veterans Park). Grab your tackle box and find a park near you: goto.lakemetroparks.com/fishing-locations

📸: Al Susinskas

08/28/2026

NOTICE: Pavement marking is complete and the north parking lot at Hidden Lake is now open. Thank you for your patience.

08/27/2026

NOTICE: The north parking lot at Hidden Lake will be temporarily closed tomorrow (8/28) for pavement marking. The south lot will remain open to traffic during this time. Please check back for updates.

07/08/2026

04/26/2026

Spring has arrived, and so have the fish! 🎣 Our crew recently stocked the pond to help get it ready for a great fishing season:

🐟 Largemouth bass
🐟 Channel catfish
🐟 Bluegill
🐟 Fathead minnows

Whether you’re casting for quiet moments or chasing that next big catch, it's the perfect time to drop a line and enjoy the outdoors. Find everything you need to plan your next fishing adventure here: goto.lakemetroparks.com/fishing

04/19/2026

Ever wish you could explore the trails without hiking? 🌿

Our Trail Cart Discovery Tours make it possible! 🚎 Just climb aboard and enjoy a guided nature tour at a relaxed pace—great for individuals with limited mobility. 🌼

Spots are limited and fill fast. Registration opens Monday (4/20) at 8 am for Lake County residents; open registration begins Thursday (4/23) at 8 am if space remains.

Offered in partnership with Laketran. Learn more: bit.ly/4mwnawI

04/18/2026

Rainbow trout are here! Hidden Lake has been freshly stocked and is ready for anglers of all ages to come and cast a line. 🎣

No Ohio fishing license is required to fish at Hidden Lake, but a daily limit applies: 5 trout (any size) per angler. 🐟 Learn more: goto.lakemetroparks.com/fishing-locations

04/17/2026

The summer edition of Parks Plus! is here. ☀️ As we look ahead to longer days and greener landscapes, this issue is your guide to what’s coming next across the parks. Inside, you’ll find upcoming programs and events, park improvements, and seasonal plants and wildlife to inspire your summer adventures! 🐝

Explore it all: goto.lakemetroparks.com/parks-plus

04/01/2026

UPDATE: Power has been restored at Hidden Lake and restroom facilities are once again available. Thank you for your patience.