The perfect getaway, even for a few hours exists at Bradstreet Landing. You will find it tucked…read moreaway in the middle of the west side suburbs, calling you take sit and enjoy lunch, fish from the pier or search for sea glass. Lake Erie is at our fingertips and with the steps and picnic spaces right next to the parking lot it's easy to enjoy nature in our backyard, I love that we can ride our bikes, take a 5 minute drive or run 4 miles to get here, it's almost too easy to take for granted.

I am so glad this new renovated pier is done! It truly is beautiful, clean, and a great place to…read morecome for a sunset, sunrise, fishing, pictures, etc The parking is a little limited and there's not really a lot of other options if the parking lot is full. (I think some people part at the little convenient store next door) I went on a weekday and it was a little packed but not too bad!! Idk what the weekends are like, but I imagine it could be hard to find a spot! Everyone seemed in a good mood and there was a cute old lady selling crocheted things! I will definitely be back (:

Hidden gem This is…read morethe coolest park for pictures in the area. A great little hike down and you are at the river. The large rocks are perfect for taking pictures. There is a picnic area and some bathrooms but the bathrooms are very old. I remember coming to this park as a kid and being my kids as well.

A nice park. A lovely and secluded oasis of nature. Great for walks…read more A church friend invited me to a picnic with her and her family after church one Sunday in September 2025. I don't think this is a great park for picnics because upon entry, I only saw one picnic table with benches so other people will have to sit on the ground if the table is occupied. Sitting on the ground is fine but it may not be convenient for some people. This park is a good option for walking or taking a mini hike with friends and family. There is a rocky area with some water that is cool to see as it is a mini waterfall. Bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Overall, I had fun at David Fortier River Park. It seems to be a hidden gem unless you live in the area. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 187/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1028 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 11 September 2026

I'm from the east side, and for years I've driven over the bridges telling myself, "One day I'm…read moregoing to stop and wander through that park." I'm so happy I finally did. Now I already know I'll be back, because we only explored part of it -- but what my sister, her pup, and I wandered through was fun, peaceful, and a little adventurous. At one point there was literally a giant mallard just standing in the middle of the woods like he owned the place. And then there were stairs that climb straight up the side of the mountain -- okay, hill -- but it felt like a mountain in the best way. The whole walk made me feel free. If you ever find yourself wanting a moment outside, a breath of fresh air, or just a place to wander, stop here. It's worth it.

Rocky River Reservation is so pretty. There are many trails and walking paths in this park. They…read morehave a popular nature center as well. The park has plenty of parking, depending on what area you would like to explore. There is a golf course and multiple areas for fishing. You can also take your kayak and kayak the emerald necklace. Very pretty during the fall. I recommend bringing a picnic to one of the many picnic areas or sitting on one of the many benches throughout the park and enjoying mother nature.

While they do not stay open as late as I would like, they are the only place in the area that sells…read morelive minnows (besides rosy reds at pet stores) unless you want to take the drive out to North Ridgeville, and they are sold at an extremely reasonable price. They also have one of the best varieties of dead baits though I myself do not care for using them due to not having much luck. Their hard bait selection is a bit lackluster but they have a very small space to work with and the location does not lend itself very well to hard baits unless one is going on a boat. Great little store though and am very pleased with the service and products I purchase every time I go.

I was really really excited to have Honey Hut ice cream and a little snack after our walk through…read morethe metroparks! The store is great, and there were many lively minows to pick from! We experienced mostly friendly staff, and enjoyed some tasty pizza, unfortunately we developed food poisoning like symptoms once we got home We would probably go back.... Maybe just for ice cream next time though.

Walker Road Park is great! It's located in Avon Lake right at the border of Bay Village. It's…read morecomprised of mainly a bunch of soccer fields and a large fishing lake. There's a nice paved asphalt biking/jogging path along with restrooms and a water fountain. It's great for families and there's ample parking available. Take in some fresh air and stop by for some fishing or just for a walk along the path with your cat or loved one.

Beautiful views and waterfall! Definitely worth the stop easy parking across street. Lots of…read morepeople swimming and playing

Bay Village has a few parks along the lake. Columbia Park is just one. It can be hard to get to…read more Has a small parking lot. There's a beach but it isn't much. Has many stairs that you have to carefully use to get to the beach. It often is very slippery. The waves make things wet. It isn't much of a beach. This is pretty rocky. Swimming is allowed. The water is very dangerous looking. It's not a place for amateurs. This also isn't just a dog park. It's okay for people to hang out at. They have a few tables at the entrance before stairs. It can be hard to get here. Parking lot is across the street. The park is like someone's back yard and there's many locals who seem to like to be here whenever.

I went to Wallace Lake Park today in Berea with a group and had a great time! I've never been…read morebefore, but as of June 2026, it's a nice area. A paved walking path, big parking lots available and little ones along the path, clean restroom facilities, a large concession stand offering snacks and honey hut ice cream! There were plenty of picnic tables scattered around with families and friends having birthdays, graduation parties, etc. The group I was with rented out the tented area, which was a nice size and had some dedicated grills and trash for convenience. I didn't swim or use the beach/lake area but there were plenty of people out there swimming, kayaking, and fishing.

Stopped here to do some fishing this Is a very good place for fishing or yoy can just do some…read moreswimming on the other side of the lake I've caught plenty of bass here which is what I prefer to catch so me and the family did some fishing I would recommend if your looking to do alittle bit of fishing

I mark the autumnal equinox with a hike into the thickest woods, far past the ledges, up the river,…read moreinto the heart of darkness. There, in a sooted cave, lives the Oracle of Hinckley. His hair and beard are a vineyard of leaves, twigs and bits of food; he wears a coat of many colors, mainly the colors found on Holiday Inn lobby curtains. Here again, yes, with the same conundrum: Steelhead? Steelhead, yeah. They haunt me. Mmm. Haunting. One of my wives used to say, If it's so much trouble, why bother? She only lasted that one winter. Bother, indeed. Where are they? How do you catch one? Wives? Uh, no. Steelhead. Ah. They come from the silver trucks. They are dumped wholesale into The V, Rock, Chag, Grand, Connie. Spend a few years out in Erie, plumping up, then right back upstream. Some get lost, come up Burning River, most don't. They've come to spawn, not eat. Yeah, but catching them? Impatient, are we? Well. Get lost. No. Go on. I'm sorry. Stand in the river, cast until your arm numbs, repeat as necessary. Switch from streamer to nymph to egg pattern to nymph to streamer. Go when the weather is horrible, go when the bedsheets have just warmed up, before the alarm clock tolls. Go when the rod guides freeze. It would help if you're willing to walk more than twenty paces from the road, but from the looks of you, you wouldn't walk into the bank if they were handing out hundies. I'll do whatever you say. This is my year. That's what you say every year. Hey, since you're here... got a few bucks?

I figured I would start off my staycation with a nice day of kayaking so I figured a nice paddle…read morefrom Kent to Cuyahoga Falls would be fun. I went online to Paddletheriver.com to book the trip with Burning River Adventures, making the reservation was easy, you can even do the waiver online to make the trip easier. Since I have my own kayak booking the 6 mile trip only cost $15. I arrived at the Waterworks Park in Cuyahoga Falls without much trouble, it is a couple of miles from the downtown exit of Route 8. Burning River does not have a permanent building at the park, but they do meet you at the boat ramp location with a van with trailer and a mobile office. Check in was easy and the driver helped me to load my kayak on the trailer, he also pointed out where to park and the bathroom nearby. When the other groups who were going had arrived we got the safety talk and advise on how to paddle the section of river we would be covering. We then loaded up the van and headed out. We got to the Middlebury Road river access point which is the put in for the 4 mile trip that the rest of the guests were taking. Not only did the driver get everything unloaded, but he got into the river and all of the people loaded into their kayaks and going on the river; this was very helpful as the put in seemed a bit steep. I did note that they put GPS trackers on the rental kayaks so they would know when they were coming to the takeout location and could help them out. After that we drove the rest of the way to the Kramer Field river access location in Kent; I was hoping we were going a bit further up river to the John Brown Tannery Park location, but the difference is only about 1/4 mile. The put in here is very narrow and steep so I was glad to have help getting my kayak to the river. Once to the river I had time to get myself all setup and launch right under the bridge. From Kent downriver to Cuyahoga Falls in an interesting run, there are nice mellow stretches with some occasional rapids. The river mostly stays in a shallow ravine with plenty of woods and vegetation. The feel is that you are in the wild even though you are actually passing through some fairly populous cities. You do pass a number of houses that back up to the river, but they are few and far between. The river overall is a great paddle, with nothing too challenging; with the water levels pretty high from recent rain there was one small section of whitewater just as I was coming into Newton Falls that did give me a pretty sizeable spash. During the trip I saw a number of Blue Herons, some turtles, deer and a falcon. The bridge at Newton Falls is being rebuilt, but it is easy to still go underneath. Arriving into Waterworks Park you still have about 1/2 mile until you get to the takeout ramp. Luckily the driver was there to help me get out of the kayak and then get the kayak up to my car. I would recommend Burning River Adventures as a great outfitter if you are looking to get out and have some fun paddling on the Cuyahoga River. The run from Kent to Cuyahoga Falls is a nice section of the river. Burning River uses very nice sit on top kayaks which are easy to get on and off. The staff is friendly and knowledgably, plus they do a good job of getting newer kayakers on the river in a safe manner. For those who have their own kayak the cost is very reasonable to get a shuttle up river and your car is located at the takeout which is very convenient. Get out there and enjoy yourself. We are lucky enough to have some great recreational opportunities in this area and the Cuyahoga River has opened up a lot of places to access the river.

Visited Burning River with my kids to go kayaking down the Cuyahoga River. Upon arrival, they were…read moreonly offering one of the three trips, which was the 2.5 hour excursion. We were short on time, but we did it anyway. We decided to paddle the entire time to speed it up. The driver who took us up stream was friendly and he chatted with us during the drive. Then he put our kayaks in the water and helped us board them. After paddling the entire time, it took us less than 1.5 hours to complete the trip. My daughter was happy because she had plans that evening. The river was scenic, there weren't a lot of people on it, and I'd definitely do this again. There were some shallow areas in the river where my kayak touched the bottom, but I was able to paddle out of it. Good times!

Just got off of the Maumee River with Hunter, great experience! I opted for a shorter 2 hour trip…read morefor something of a refresher course. Hunter contacted me within a few days of making a deposit and kept in constant contact while waiting out the weather and my work schedule. We met at the selected time and place and after some brief conversation we headed to the river. River fishing is very new to me. We talked how how to wade safely especially on the slippery and muddy conditions and how to safely wade unfamiliar water. We got started by Hunter evaluating my rig then watched my casting offering tips and suggestions throughout. We discussed different methods from streamers to nymphing as well as how to fish riffles or not. All in all I feel I got a tremendous amount of info from an experienced angler that I could ask questions as they came up and not just a YouTube video. The best advice though was to get out and do it! I felt as if I was fishing with my brother! Thanks Hunter!

Much needed fly shop for the local area. Flies flies flies!!! Finally a place to talk Zonkers,…read moreNymphs, Buggers and Muddlers with guys who live the business.