Beautiful park. Lots of hills that go down and meet up with CVNP. It's one of my favorite spots to bring a lunch and eat. They have a nature center, stables, fields and woods to choose from. read more

Brecksville Reservation - Parks Near Me - Brecksville, Ohio

Brecksville Reservation is considered to be the largest urban park (3,026-acre) in Ohio. We're so lucky to have this nature's treasure in our city. This park is an ideal destination for easy hiking, wildflower and butterfly sightseeing, workshops, and nature education for kids. I visited this park for Birch Bark Basket Workshop , and LOVED it. I also wandered in the park, visited the nature center, and checked out the prairie. All highly recommended experiences. Park: GPS'ing "9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville" will direct you right to the large parking lot by the Harriet Keeler Memorial Picnic Area. The picnic area has a lodge covered gazebo and a very lively playground. Take the path to your right to discover Brecksville Nature Center and Trailside Program Center. Both buildings are newly updated and clearly labeled. The Nature Center offers a sensory inclusive location for all ages. Inside the nature center you'll find creatures (frogs, bugs, and snakes), a cozy bird watching window, a kids play area, and scavenger hunts for the kids. There is a scenic Tallgrass Prairie with tall grass, plants, and beautiful wildflowers. I did not wander deep into the park, but noticed that hiking paths are flat, and easy to navigate. Park maps are available online and right by the parking lot. You can also find a folded map in the Nature Center. While the park is vast, I didn't have any issues with navigation. That's coming from someone who can get lost anywhere. Service: I interacted with a few park employees and volunteers over the phone and during my visit. Everyone was very friendly, patient with me during registration, and workshop. It's definitely the friendliest Metropark! Workshops/Events: Brecksville Reservation (and other Metroparks) host really fun nature-related programs for all ages. I'm surprised that more people haven't yet discovered these programs. Some programs are free, others have low cost. Look for programs online or grab flyers at the Nature Center. The next most anticipated event at the Brecksville Reservation is FallFest: 18th Century Festival. It's a free event with folk music, American Revolution flair, cider, and more! My recent visit was to partake in the Birch Bark Basket Workshop at the Trailside Program Center. The center is very minimalistic and is used for programming. It's spacious and comfortable to craft in. All attendees had so much fun! We made our own baskets from birch bark, learned about the many uses and types of birch, and interacted with each other. I loved my experience and plan to make more birch tree crafts at home! I highly recommend visiting the Brecksville Reservation. You'll love the vastness if you're a hiker. You'll enjoy the easy hiking trails and the predominance of wildflowers if you're a wanderer. Your kids will enjoy the playground, the Nature Center, and being in nature. The park feels suitable for all to enjoy. I can't wait until my next visit in the fall to watch gorgeous foliage. read more

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So many trails and different options to keep active! We love exploring the creek and walking the scenic views!

Harriet keeler picnic area This is a great area for kids in the park. They have an awesome play area focused on nature. There is a flintstone car, stepping logs, hollow tree tunnel, climbing tree, slide. All are designed to be made from or a part of nature. Plus it is shaded. There is parking very close and lots of picnic areas If you go across the street they have a nature center and nice flush bathrooms. The nature center is very old but has some great learning areas. My kids loved the under the log view. They have great information on birds as well. Plus there are lots of walking trails connecting both areas. read more

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I visited for the first time on Sunday, 13 September 2020 with my friend Kristen G. I went during the afternoon when the weather was still warm. Due to the Coronavirus, most people that I walked by were wearing masks. When I arrived, my friend and I walked first then we did some light (impromptu) jogging then we hiked around for about 25 mins. It is so nice to get outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. Outdoor activity helps to clear my head, get me away from my small apartment, and awakens my body. This is a beautiful reservation in Brecksville, Ohio, located south of downtown Cleveland. There are a ton of forested areas and hiking trails to visit. This reservation is great for hiking with friends or running with a group. There are benches (picnic tables) situated around the whole 3000 acre reservation. **** - 19/100 total reviews in 2021 - 438 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 29 January 2021 read more

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Brecksville Reservation is a massive park featuring lots of trails and a creek. It is a great place for exercise. The park is located next to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Because of this it gets overshadowed a bit. This is definitely a good alternative and it blends into it. A road goes through it and connects the main entrances. If you go in the southern entrance you'll come across a parking area, which is where you should stop. There's a really cool place at this stop. A trail will take you to Deer Lick Cave. It doesn't take long to get to from here. Only a quick walk until you get to an overlook where it's a good place for pictures. Further inside the park are many picnic areas. These are connected by the main road. Around the northern entrance is an open area. There's a large parking lot. Chippewa Creek goes right by it. There's a bridge going over the creek, and it connects to a trail. It's only one and there's so many others. They even have some horse riding trails. It has many trails to explore. Other activities include a golf course if you would rather swing than hike. The terrain of the park has variety. read more

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Beautiful place. Beautiful clear water, rocks, etc. There's porta potties in some areas. Very clean of trash through the trails and friendly people along with cute dogs. The maps at all the metro parks are a bit confusing because I've never seen a "you are here" sticker but that's most of the ones I've visited. read more

Brecksville Reservation - A Bridge - Parks Near Me - Brecksville, Ohio

This is a great place for a hike and can be used for both short and long hikes. The views are amazing, and there are plenty of connecting trails. There are also a few pavilions, grills, map posts, parking lots and a nature center scattered throughout the park. Beautiful on the Fall. read more

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Have you seen the awards for this Metropark? The park rates HIGHER THAN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. WWWWHHHHHAAAATTT!! I THINK the pandemic got more people out to appreciate nature - and they are now realizing how clean and well-kept this park is. Please keep up the good work!!! And THANK YOU for enabling us to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful peaceful world of the park. I wish the rest of the world could figure out how to be peaceful and not violent!!! It's a much better world when people are not hateful and angry. Go outside and breathe in the fresh air!!! read more

If you want to hike, hike here. Chippewa creek has some of the biggest boulders around! First, you hike down the hill from the Brecksville Reservation, which is fun and beautiful. Then, you go rock climing down the river. Hot? Jump in the water and cool off. This place is amazing. Been coming here since I was a kid and I now take my kids here. What did they say after a couple hours of climbing around on the boulders? "Best hike ever, Dad!" Nuff said. read more

Brecksville Reservation - Map of Chippewa Creek...the best rock & boulder climbing around. - Parks Near Me - Brecksville, Ohio

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As a photographer, this is one of my favorite spots in greater Cleveland! The area around Station Road Bridge in particular is beautiful. It features its namesake bridge as well as a small station stop for the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad. Hike on Towpath Trail or explore the station and bridge. Images by Jennifer Elizabeth Photography. read more

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Brecksville Reservation borders the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This is a beautiful park and one of the only good things about Brecksville besides Heinens. Come here for some great hiking and outdoor activities. read more

Brecksville Reservation - Parks Near Me - Brecksville, Ohio

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Awesome place to rock climb, been coming here doing this since a youngin. Good workout, theres skill to it also. Dont be fooled, some dry looking rocks are super slippery. Ive taken my share of spills, manages to stay dry today. A few Summers back we went and ran into some younger kids, COVERED IN RING WORM, telling us how nice the water is and we should try it out. WoW! The Scenery is beautiful. Good place for a couples walk, jog, hike, rock climb, other activities accumulate in my mind. Most of them best left not on here. Its a 19mi. ride from Downtown, but I believe it to be worth it every now and then. Gas isn't at an all time low. Either way, check this place out. You're not taking advantage of what NE OH has to offer us until you do. read more

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This is simple to review. GORGEOUS & MASSIVE. Its literally so big and they have a bunch of different accommodations. Horse trails, workout stations, hills, flat land, trails through the woods, trails that stay by the main road, overlooks, bridges, rivers. Its awesome. Come check it out sometime. I went yesterday and enjoyed the fall fest they were putting on. That was fun and family oriented. Kids got to take part in old school activities such as fire starting, quilting, candle making, etc. It was a beautiful day and well planned - food too! read more

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Beautiful park! The walking trails are amazing! Actually there today for the Northeast Ohio Sjogren's Walkabout. The walk is held at Oak Grove. So pretty! Beautiful old, huge trees giving lots of shade and the pavilion is a monstrous stone and wood beauty that is very well kept. And the parking lot is huge, no need to worry about parking here. And the Sjogren's walkabout was wonderful. Walking for a great cause on such a beautiful day! read more

Brecksville Reservation - Me n my bestie enjoying the Walkabout at the Oak Grove picnic area - Parks Near Me - Brecksville, Ohio

One of the few redeeming qualities about NE Ohio in my opinion are the park systems. I spend about 3 days a week in this one in particular and have a real fondness for it. I've just begun to scratch the surface discovering all the different trails to run, but have not been let down yet. Really, a great park. You have to work a little. This park won't entertain you, but will provide you the landscape to entertain yourself. NOTE: no camping. read more

There are various hiking trails and creek hiking options as well if you want to go off trail. Their nature center has plenty of programs for families. There are a few pavilions to host parties. It's a great place to go hiking while still being close to the city. read more

My daughter and I took a nice drive down 77 yesterday to enjoy the outside now that the gross summer heat is gone. I Yelped a park and the directions were spot on. Drove around and we found a great trail "Deer Lick Cave" or something? Cute, little trail with stone steps, huge boulders and bridges! Next time I will have to find an online map and do some more exploring. If anyone has any suggestions on where to go for our next adventure, hook a brutha up! read more

Brecksville Reservation is a gorgeous metro park. It is partially located within the Cuyahoga Valley NP in Brecksville. The scenery is stunning. Chippewa Creek is the centerpiece, roaring through the northern part of the park. There are numerous trails running through the many hills and over several creeks. A few prairies and fields dot the reservation, as well as a handfull of picnic areas, and a beautiful public golf course owned by Cleveland Metroparks. Overall, if you need a taste of nature and don't want to go too far from Cleveland, pay a visit to the Brecksville Reservation. You'll feel like you're hours from Cleveland. read more

I absolutely love this and all the reservations. One of my favorite activities is to take my dog on walks through the Brecksville Reservation and just enjoy the nature and all the rock features and flora. read more