A beautiful place with a lovely waterfall and stunning natural surroundings. It's the perfect spot…read moreto relax, refresh your body and mind, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of nature. Definitely worth visiting!

Once we found the waterfall at Viaduct Park, it was a short walk on a paved path down to the…read morewaterfall. We went through the small cave to get another view of it. The area was nice and well kept.

One of my favorite places to walk, run and bike. Every time I am in the area, the towpath is a…read moremust. I have been fortunate to see beavers, herons, redwing blackbirds and many other beautiful creatures. Everyone that I pass is always friendly. I always feel safe- especially when I see trail ambassadors.

Don't get fat with your corporate coworkers. Walk down the hill away from the salty restaurants and…read morepeople. You might see a duck or a heron in the canal. Or a Wooly Bear that will tell you how the coming winter will be.

Great trails and activities. Beware of ticks. Even at the…read morepicnic tables by the parking lot, I had ticks crawling on me. I usually do the loop around the grassy area, but there are trails that goes through the woods too.

I love the Metroparks, and this park is a big reason why. It has a little bit of everything- paved…read moretrails, trails through the woods, plenty of pavilion space, multiple parking sites, clean bathrooms, nature center, water fountains, educational programs, festivals...the list goes on and on. Every time I'm in the area, I stop by.

Great place for families!…read more This nature center has a lot to keep your kids interested: Bird watching Scavenger hunt Nature nook Books Puzzles Play area Animal tanks History And so much more Plus right outside the doors are trails, bike riding, and nature views.

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Doug K is a wealth of…read moreinfo on the metro pks as he has worked in various areas of the metro pks.

A short trail that leads to directly to the falls. Very well maintained. The falls are beautiful…read more I'd recommend going after a rain, but it's a great stop anytime the water is flowing.n

This was a pretty spot. There was no one around at all. The falls were low, but the hike was easy…read moreand the trails were nice.

Although we did not go inside the nature center we did walk the trails. I feel it's a great walk…read more So much to see and the terrain was ever changing and can be a great workout. Walking in snow was fun and the views were amazing. Really nice picture opportunities. My favorite images being the trees that have roots exposed. The different patterns and shading make the pictures interesting.

This past weekend my boyfriend and I made the trip to the Brecksville Nature Center to feed…read morechickadees. It was honestly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I grew up on a large piece of land and always loved watching the small creatures who lived near my house. I feed the animals who live in my backyard now, and I love watching various forms of wildlife frolic in my trees. I've always jokingly said that it would be cool to be able to feed birds from my hand (Cinderella style) but I never knew that would be actually possible. It's a pretty simple process. You go into the nature center, they give you sunflower seeds, and then you patiently and quietly wait with your hand outstretched and full of seeds. I was skeptical at first, but...the chickadees and other birds were quick to scope me out. They'd fly close enough to look at me, briefly make eye contact, and then swoop in for some food. They are so light! And beautiful! And amazingly brave, I think. I know I had a hand full of food, but...I'm a heck of a lot bigger than a chickadee. I had about a dozen birds land on me while I was outside. (and I wasn't out there very long - it was coooollllldd) The highlight was having a bird land on my head! This is a super fun (and free) wintertime thing to do. Chickadee feeding is held from late December through February (weather permitting). It's such a cool experience and totally worth the drive, no matter where you live. (and it's especially fun for the little ones! they can warm up inside by the fire afterwards)

Nice wooded hiking along stream. Definitely worth checking…read moreout for yourself! Clean and quiet on a Sunday evening

I admit it's cool down there, w water streams n walk around. But ,they don't allow dogs down there…read moreand prob be cuz people seem to miss picking up their dogs poo on the top where we all live, so that's my guess y. So it's very disappointing to have 2 large dogs and not be able to use my own park!

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.

The park was very small and there was not much to see but the waterfalls were very interesting to…read moresee.

I love nature and waterfalls! Viaduct Park is a dream! I look forward to seeing the fullness of…read morethe streams and falls after the winter and beautiful blooms.

My grandkids live taking the trails through49th street Metroparks. It's so well kept up and…read morebeautiful. And it's great when they get to see a train pass by. Love that we live close by and get to do these hikes frequently.