RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEWS
Winter Weather Policy
During inclement weather North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation and its programs/classes will maintain normal operating hours unless directed otherwise by management and as long as instructors and staff are available. If a decision is made to cancel programs / classes or to close the office we will post it on the Park and Recreation Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/northridgevilleparksandrec), weather hotline (440-210-6226) and on the department's website as soon as possible. Although we strive to give early notice of cancellations, various circumstances could affect our ability to notify the public in a timely manner. We only provide updates when cancellations have been made.
Root Road Park Construction Notice
Please be advised that Root Road Park will be closed to the general public starting the week of November 17 due to construction on the new parking lot.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these improvements to better serve our community. Updates on the project and reopening date will be shared as they become available.
Open to North Ridgeville and nearby communities without their own lacrosse programs, this league teaches fundamentals while fostering sportsmanship in a positive, inclusive environment. As a member of the Northern Ohio Lacrosse League (NOLL), teams play 8–10 games and compete in two tournaments. The season includes indoor preseason training (mid-Jan–mid-Mar) and outdoor practices starting in March, with games running through late May. Players provide their own equipment; uniforms are provided and kept by players. Sign up online or in-person before November 21 to receive our early bird rate. After November 21 the program fee increases by $10.
NR High School Lacrosse Program
The North Ridgeville Lacrosse Program introduces and promotes lacrosse to local youth and neighboring communities without their own programs. We focus on teaching fundamentals and fostering sportsmanship in a positive, inclusive setting.
Our high school team operates as a JV-level club, not affiliated with North Ridgeville High School. Players may come from other school districts. The team plays 10–12 games per season, with travel up to 60+ minutes. Outdoor practices begin in February and may occur up to five days a week. The season runs from March to mid-May. Players must provide their own equipment; uniforms are provided and kept by the player.
Sign up online or in-person before November 21 to receive our early bird rate. After November 21 the program fee increases by $10.
Credit Card Transaction Fee - January 1, 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the City will be implementing a transaction fee for credit card payments. This transaction fee will be applied to all online and in-person credit card transactions. This fee does not apply to other payment forms such as cash, EFT (electronic fund transfer) or personal checks. The Parks & Recreation transaction fee is 3.0%
Interested in running a program? The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department is always looking for new program instructors. Applications can be found under the “Jobs” tab.
