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The 88 acres known as the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve began life in 1979 as a confined disposal facility to contain sediment excavated from Cleveland Harbor. About 280 species of birds have been recorded to date, and spring and fall migration can bring spectacular fallouts of birds.
The 132-acre reservation serves as a refuge for diverse wildlife in an urban setting. It is also an attractive spot for area picnickers and a resting site for walkers, cyclists and others who use the All Purpose Trail. This reservation connects to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
The 147 acre Edgewater Park is the westernmost park in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation.
Camp Cleveland is the historic location of the largest of Cleveland’s six Civil War training camps for the Union. The Camp Cleveland Interpretive Area features several oversized swings overlooking downtown Cleveland, a replica Civil War cannon, greenspace with picnic tables and grills, and benches representative of barrack beds beneath a metal framework mimicking the size of the Civil War barracks.
Steelyard Commons is easily accessible from all of Cleveland’s major highways. The shopping center is anchored by Target, The Home Depot, Walmart Supercenter, Marshalls, Burlington Coat Factory and ALDI. Steelyard Commons hosts several events throughout the year such as National Night Out Against Crime and an annual Trick-Or-Treat afternoon, in addition to combining retail shopping, restaurants, and a one-mile stretch of The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail — all in the heart of the city.
Located on 325 acres in Cleveland's industrial heart, through the villages of Cuyahoga Heights and Valley View, the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation offers unique opportunities for discovery. Tucked amid the Shortline railroad trestle, pipelines and steel mills are the lush fields and forests of the river valley. The reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic 309-mile Ohio & Erie Canal.
This Towpath Trailhead is at Lock 39, one of over 200 locks that once operated along the Ohio & Erie Canal.
This reservation features a deep gorge -- declared a National Natural Landmark -- carved out by Tinker’s Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. Mature trees and abundant wildflowers are found within its deep forests.
Brighten your visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a stop at the Canal Exploration Center, located in a canal-era building once served canal boat passengers waiting to pass through Canal Lock 38.
At this boarding station of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, you can flag down the train (with both arms, please!) and load up your bike for a smooth return.
The only national park in Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Managed by the National Park Service, the park combines nature, history, scenery and recreation in one setting.
