Seasonal Activities

The batting cages at Thornton Park are available for use by Shaker residents only and are open for use May 1 through September 30. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to dusk, and weekends/holidays 10 a.m. to dusk.

The sand volleyball court located near Thornton Park's Farnsleigh Road entrance is available for use by Shaker residents only. It is available for play April to October, weather-permitting. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to dusk, and weekends/holidays 10 a.m. to dusk.

The Skatepark is open year-round, weather-permitting. A Skatepark pass and photo ID are required at all times. Skaters must wear a helmet. Skate at your own risk. Only skateboards and inline skates permitted.

Skatepark Hours

April 1 through Labor Day:

• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. or dusk if earlier
• Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. or dusk if earlier

Labor Day through March 31:

• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or dusk if earlier
• Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or dusk if earlier

Skatepark Passes

Season Skatepark passes may be purchased for $5 per resident. Passes are limited to Shaker Heights residents only and proof of residency is required. Passes are nontransferable or refundable. Daily admission fee is $7 per non-resident. Only one non-resident permitted per pass holder. Residents always have priority. Non-resident admissions are not granted between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

The sledding hill is located on Farnsleigh Road, just east of Warrensville Center Road.

Sledding Hill Rules

• Use at your own risk. Sledding hill is not supervised.
• Children ages 10 and under must be supervised by an adult.
• No snowboards, skis, toboggan or metal runner sleds permitted.
• Smaller children are encouraged to use small hill.
• Construction of jumps and moguls is prohibited.
• Exit bottom of hill promptly.

The City maintains tennis courts at Thornton Park and at the Shaker Family Center (Sussex). Both are available for use by Shaker residents only from April 1 through October 31. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m. to dusk, and weekends/holidays 10 a.m. to dusk.