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

Brecksville Reservation is considered to be the largest urban park (3,026-acre) in Ohio. We're so…read morelucky 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.

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.

Came during March I know half the animals are not outside they are hibernating or sleeping a lot…read morebut saw a good amount of animals, the food and drink prices are outrageous

I absolutely love adventures in the park. I am about 10 mins from the Little Met golf course and…read moreRocky River . It's just so peaceful down in the park. I highly suggest going for a walk, hike or bike ride.

This place is awesome! I love love love hiking and this place has some beautiful trails to walk…read moreon. There aren't a lot by any stretch but you can walk through the entirety in about an hour and have done some uphill stuff so you have burned some cals. They have tennis courts and soccer fields (although often times the soccer field is taken up by local teams). I haven't used the tennis courts yet but they look like pretty standard park tennis courts. The trails though are the place to be. There is this drain runoff that goes through there and creates this like brook which i really like and is nice to walk next to. And when I look at the water it is pretty clean which is nice to know that my fellow clevelanders take their environmental and nonpollution issues seriously. Also I have seen many deer here and they don't even run, they just stare at you and i saw 2 baby deer walked right past them, so pretty. Can't wait to check out the other park. Cleve you got some beautiful areas for sure.

Amherst has a nice park along the creek. It has lots of trails, and they're paved. Kids can find…read morelots of things to do and there's educational opportunities for them. Easy to get around. The bridge has the best view. Best part is just walking around. It has over a mile of paved trails. This means you won't get muddy even walking in the woods. Family friendly and many opportunities for education and entertainment. They have a safety town. It's along the bike path near the entrance. This features pretend buildings like the fire station and the police station. It seems good for the whole family. Kids can learn about safety. The rest of the park has great views of the creek and the woods.

This is a well taken care of park and nice if you want to take a short walk. There are…read moreinspirational signs throughout the park, which are an added plus. The pathways are paved and therefore easy to walk. We didn't see any wildlife, but trees are abundant and the stream is pretty. There are several spots where you can sit on a bench and relax.

A nice park with a good trail. Trail is narrow and has some small hills. There are work out…read morestations along the path. There is also disc golf. Plenty of parking and quiet. A nice place for a walk!

I visited this park on a Sunday afternoon in May 2021 with my friend and fellow Yelper, Christina…read moreP. The park is located in Parma, Ohio and this was my first time there. TENNIS COURTS -- I arrived to play tennis. There are about 8 tennis courts which is plenty for a park. When I arrived around 4pm, there were people playing tennis and about 5 courts open. The tennis courts are all hard surface and it felt good to play on them. The nets seemed well kept as well. I have no complaints about the conditions of the court. The park itself has a big grassy field that sits on a hill just across from the tennis courts. I heard that there used to be a swimming pool here but that has since been removed. I didn't get to walk around the other side of the park. PROS -- Clean park with plenty of tennis courts. CONS -- There aren't many benches to sit on by the big grassy field and I didn't see any swings or play activities for kids. I don't have kids but I'm assuming that families with kids would prefer a park with swings or slides. Well, now that I think about it, there are benches by a big open structure in the ground which I hear will become a man-made pond soon. Be careful if you bring kids here because they may easily slide down and fall into it. If I'm in the area again, I'll definitely be back to play tennis since I love tennis. **** - 34/100 total reviews in 2021 - 454 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 30 May 2021

They take care of very well always around they need to put a concrete barrier by the bridge instead…read moreof putting large rocks their every year and have them build in the river and get washed away every year

Chagrin River Park is a nice area. It of course is located along the Chagrin River. You can cross a…read morenice bridge over this. Also there's many athletic facilities. This is located off Lost Nation Road in Willoughby. A lot of good things to do here. It has some great trails for exercise or sightseeing. The best is the one that goes over the river, where you can get a good view. A popular place is the picnic areas. These are located close to the parking lots so you don't have to go far to haul things. It has a few parking lots but these are small so it these get filled up fast. This is why it's good to bring a bike here. It always is enjoyable in good weather here to walk around. It's mostly a very safe park. The best thing are the views.

Great place to walk the dog, she loves it too. The parking lot by the barn has a kind of steep hill…read morebut everything else is fairly flat. The hill does have a walkway that acts as a ramp to ease the transition.

I'm sure the trail is yet to be expanded but I absolutely love this place. It's not too big of a…read moretrail, it's new but it's very scenic. Plenty of wildlife too you'll walk in too. If you live in the area the there's plenty of entry ways to the residential communities. Great for walking and biking, not too many elevation changes either.