Visit Cleveland, Ohio for Great Outdoor Adventures

The Cleveland Metroparks are referred to affectionately as the "Emerald Necklace". This area is a network of sixteen reservations across 21,000 acres. You'll find hundreds of miles of walking, bicycle, and horse trails. There are multiple parks, picnic areas, nature education centers, golf courses, and abundant fishing holes. Each area features a unique part of Ohio history. You might have to keep coming back for a long time so you don't miss anything.

Big Creek Reservation

The highlight of this reservation is Lake Isaac, which is classified as a "glacial pothole" created thousand of years ago. The lake is a waterfowl refuge, especially for migrant waterfowl. It is one of the most active wildlife corridors in Cuyahoga County. You might get lucky enough to see foxes, mink, deer, opossum, or a countless number other animals that call this place home.

Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Reservation is a study of contrasts. The reservation is deeply cut by seven distinct gorges, which have a wide variety of soil and sunlight conditions. This fosters the growth of rare, unusual and endangered plants. Chippewa Creek, in the northern section of the reservation, flows through a remarkable gorge that was left behind by the glaciers that once covered this area. You will also find Squire Rich Home & Museum, managed by the Brecksville Historical Society, and Sleepy Hollow Golf Course all located within this reservation.

Euclid Creek Reservation

Euclid Creek runs the length of this reservation named after the creek. It features wooded hillsides where the rare rock chestnut oak grows. The southern portion of the reservation is the site of a "ghost town." The village of Bluestone flourished in the late 1800s and early 1900s when its populace quarried the blue-gray siltstone for use in building sidewalks and other construction. Today, the only remaining exposure of bluestone is in Quarry Picnic Area.

Garfield Park Reservation