Cleveland Metroparks

Overview of Cleveland's Metropolitan Park System

More than 21,000 acres of nature preserves make up Cleveland’s extensive metropolitan park system. There are 18 parks and reservations throughout the Cleveland area that offer a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, and more.

Visitor Centers and Group Programs

Visitors can learn about the reservations at any of the 10 nature visitor centers, or partake in group programs like animal tracking and nature explorers. Bring lunch and rest your legs in the numerous picnic areas located throughout the parks.

Highly Recommended Reservations

Rocky River Reservation and North Chagrin Reservation

Although all the reservations provide endless amounts of outdoor fun and stunning scenery, the Rocky River Reservation and North Chagrin Reservation come highly recommended. Past visitors praised the incredible views and abundant nature sightings. Many reported observing a variety of ducks, frogs, and birds.

The thousands of trails are ideal for walks, hikes, and bike rides. For those who prefer a more convenient location, the Lakefront, Brookside, and Washington reservations are within downtown Cleveland and serve as great alternatives without the need to travel far.

Distribution of Reservations and Visitor Centers

The reservations and visitor centers are dispersed throughout the city, with five concentrated in the downtown Cleveland area. Three of these reservations are located on the shores of Lake Erie, while the rest are situated inland.

Additional Information

Visit the Cleveland Metroparks website for detailed information on individual reservations, activities, and events.