Lakeland Park — Attraction in Canton

Gorgeous park located on the outskirts of Canton. Family friendly environment which offers a playground, walking/biking trail, and small lakes for fishing or canoeing. The only negative thing I would say, is the park officers can be rude occasionally. The instructions given at the office for being off the water should be clearly stated as having a permit turned in at the stated time, not the verbal, "be off the water @__" that is given. Being new to town with an overly enthusiastic officer about enforcing this unknown turn in time left a bitter taste in our mouth and children that are afraid to boat at Lakeland, but that is the only negative experience...

I have been a avid fisherman since I was 5yrs old. In those years I have fished several good and a few so so places. These lakes are beyond so so. The moss is so thick you dont see the water in some places. It's pretty sad that in order to Attempt to fish from the bank. You have to cast like your throwing a 60yrd pass to win the SUPER bowl. Then if you get a fish on you drag in 40lbs of green gunk. Its obvious these lakes are not being maintained well. Throw in some grass carp to eat the moss or at least thin it out some. This review will more then likely be ignored by the park district. Though it will save someone from wasting a day trying to fish in...

A wonderful example of a well done reclamation project. When the city of Canton took over this property it was the remnants of an old coal mining site. It has since been converted into a very popular (and even more enjoyable) city park. There are several small lakes with boat ramps, a walking trail, multiple shelters, bicycle rentals, and a veterans memorial. Fishing is a popular attraction here, but more people (in my estimation) are just coming out for the views and/or a relaxing walk...