Cleveland Area Parks
Cleveland's "Emerald Necklace" Metroparks System is one of the best and most diverse in the country. Learn more about area parks, from the zoo to the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, founded in 1966, is a peaceful green space nestled among the gracious houses of Shaker Heights, just each of Cleveland. The facility features a variety of trails that illustrate six natural habitats, as well as a nature center with exhibits about the Northeast Ohio landscape. Best of all, admission is free.
The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, founded in 1966, is a peaceful green space nestled among the gracious houses of Shaker Heights, just each of Cleveland. The facility features a variety of trails that illustrate six natural habitats, as well as a nature center with exhibits about the Northeast Ohio landscape. Best of all, admission is free.
Cleveland Metroparks
Cleveland's "Emerald Necklace" is one of the most interconnected and extensive city park systems in the US. Founded in 1917, the Cleveland Metropark system is the oldest park system in Ohio and now encompasses over 20,000 acres of parkland. You can travel from the mouth of the Rocky River to the woods outside of Chagrin Falls without ever leaving the park.
Cleveland's "Emerald Necklace" is one of the most interconnected and extensive city park systems in the US. Founded in 1917, the Cleveland Metropark system is the oldest park system in Ohio and now encompasses over 20,000 acres of parkland. You can travel from the mouth of the Rocky River to the woods outside of Chagrin Falls without ever leaving the park.
Northeast Ohio Beaches
One of the most delightful parts of summer in Northeast Ohio is the number of sand beaches that dot the Lake Erie shore, from Sandusky to Ashtabula. Find out more about these varied locations.
One of the most delightful parts of summer in Northeast Ohio is the number of sand beaches that dot the Lake Erie shore, from Sandusky to Ashtabula. Find out more about these varied locations.
Holden Arboretum
The Holden Arboretum, located east of Cleveland in Kirtland, Ohio, is a 3000+ acre showplace for indigenous Ohio plants, flowers, trees, and wildlife. The beautiful park features specialty gardens, miles of hiking trails for all skill levels, and a constant schedule of educational events and exhibits.
The Holden Arboretum, located east of Cleveland in Kirtland, Ohio, is a 3000+ acre showplace for indigenous Ohio plants, flowers, trees, and wildlife. The beautiful park features specialty gardens, miles of hiking trails for all skill levels, and a constant schedule of educational events and exhibits.
The Buzzards of Hinckley Ohio
Each March 15, the city of Hinckley, Ohio eagerly awaits the return of the buzzards at the Hinckley Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks. The buzzard, a common name for the "turkey vulture," is a large graceful bird with a bald head and red beak.
Each March 15, the city of Hinckley, Ohio eagerly awaits the return of the buzzards at the Hinckley Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks. The buzzard, a common name for the "turkey vulture," is a large graceful bird with a bald head and red beak.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park extends from just south of I-480 all the way to Akron, along the Cuyahoga River. The scenic area offers history, hiking, bicycling, wintersports, and all sorts of learning opportunities. What's more: it's free.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park extends from just south of I-480 all the way to Akron, along the Cuyahoga River. The scenic area offers history, hiking, bicycling, wintersports, and all sorts of learning opportunities. What's more: it's free.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is set amidst 165 wood acres, off of Fulton Avenue, just four miles south of downtown. It's a fascinating collection of animals from all over the world, many residing in natural-like, open-air settings.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is set amidst 165 wood acres, off of Fulton Avenue, just four miles south of downtown. It's a fascinating collection of animals from all over the world, many residing in natural-like, open-air settings.