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.

one of the best and easiest parks to walk! Options of paved or gravel walking paths, access to…read moreriver always has interesting birds (eagles!) , and visibility on trails adds to a feeling of overall safety.

Lucky to have access to a great park system. Even in the winter months, the access, paths, and…read morescenery are great. Always wildlife to observe. Clean facilities.

I visited Strawberry Picnic Area at North Chagrin Reservation over the weekend for a picnic. I have…read morebeen to this nature reservation multiple times, and always enjoy my experiences. It's one of my favorite local nature reserves. There are always a lot of groups in this area enjoying picnic tables and pavilion. The picnic area itself is well-kept and welcoming, with plenty of space to relax, enjoy a meal, or simply sit and take in nature. The meadow at the entrance has 2 convenient tables. The pavilion nestled more in the park has many picnic tables, grill, and fire place. It accommodates large parties. I have seen a lot of big groups have different holiday celebrations or just gather on a sunny day. What I enjoy the most is the space between picnic tables and inside the pavilion to offer privacy to various groups and a space to roam. The reservation also has a lot of great trails. They're far enough from the road to offer a serene experience. As I walked along the quiet paths and took in the scenic views around Strawberry Pond, I felt an immediate sense of calm. The sounds of birds calling and leaves rustling in the breeze added to the tranquil atmosphere. The bathrooms are conveniently available at the entrance. They are a little gross but available. The parking lot is pretty spacious. The picnic area is very easy to find, just follow the signage or your GPS. Whether you're walking the nearby trails or just lounging with family or friends, this place feels like a hidden gem. Overall, my time at Strawberry Picnic Area reminded me of the importance of reconnecting with nature and making space for simple, quiet moments. It's a place I'd return to in any season. I'll be back again in a few weeks.

Pros: Gorgeous! I couldn't get over the beauty of this place. We did the trail to the quarry and it…read morewas such a cool and easy hike. There were some steep up and down hills, but perfectly manageable. The trails were very well marked and I've maintained. There is also plenty of parking! Cons: Can't think of any, I was enchanted by this forest!

Great at any time of year. I frequent in the winter for cross country skiing. People come from…read morearound the world to go here and train, so it's pretty cool to see. You can rent skis if you don't have your own and they also have a sledding hill here. Summer time is nice to walk the trails and there is a nice overlook of Cleveland. Nice sunsets over the city if it's a clear day.

Facility and grounds are nice and taken care of but another park where leash rules aren't enforced…read morelike all the other metro parks (Geauga and Cleveland too). Every time I'm here with my dog we always get at least one random dog running up causing issues. Some times it's one, sometimes it 10+ (there's a group of older people that group hike here regularly with their dogs and they're all off leash). I know rangers can't be everywhere but I don't ever see them anywhere. It's obvious that nobody is worried about getting caught cause it happens at everyone of the Metro Parks in the area.

I love what they do and the services they offer. From environmental education programs, to summer…read morecamps, to wildlife rehabilitation and nature preservation. This place checks all boxes. Beautiful on site trails and nature center along with animals who cannot be released there for severe as ambassador animals.

Beautiful views of the lake. Paved trails to their pier or…read moreto the beach. Also disc golf, a playground, and a mansion. Lots to see and walk around.

Everything was great awesome job Ms Dresch Yarbrough is great!! Very easy going in and out no…read morehassle.

Beautiful park in Mentor, Ohio. They have some nice playground equipment for kids to enjoy and a…read morenice pond. It would be nice if they had some better walking trails. The baseball fields are nice and well maintained. One problem they need to fix that hasn't been fixed in decades is the lack of bathrooms close to the playground and ball fields. Please put some restrooms near there! Overall a very nice park and they have the Mentor Farmers Market here as well.

Trails are not maintained. Lots of poison ivy and a tree that fell three weeks ago in a storm…read moreacross the board walk hasn't been cleared despite reporting to the parks office of Mentor. Very sad.

Nice large loop trail with a fire pit, also has a play ground. It gets VERY buggy in the summer!…read moreAnd it gets very muddy in the spring and fall! But still, it's a very nice wooded trail loop that's great for a jog or dog walking.

A nice little park where you can get some fresh air along a river. Not spectacular, like worth a…read morespecial visit if you are from oot, but if you just want a free relaxing place to walk, then come on down.

Cleveland Metroparks... that's all you have to say and everyone knows it's gonna' be GREAT…read more Everything these people do is a homerun. The "Euclid Creek Reservation" (Euclid Beach) is no exception. The park is expansive, beautifully manicured, clean and offers a multitude of ecosystems to explore. The beaches are wonderful and include matting to accommodate wheelchair access. There are two peers for sitting and enjoying the lake view or casting in a line and going fishing. There are picnic areas with grills and a pavilion as well as public restrooms. There is a bridge connecting it to Neff road boat launch as well as Wildwood Park. There really is something for everyone. The best thing is it is open to ALL the public and totally FREE! So go, take the family and spend the day. You'll love it.

Euclid Creek Reservation is one of the smaller parks in the Metroparks system; it is a long…read morerelatively narrow park that mainly follows Euclid Creek between Green Road and Highland Road. The park manages to pack quite a bit into its smaller profile. For those trying to get out and get a hike there are 4 designated trails and a couple more that are not on the map but can still be fun. The longest trail is the Multipurpose trail, paved it winds its way down the park with great views of the creek and the surrounding walls of gorge it has carved. On the West Side of the park the Glenridge and Squirrel Run Trails let you hike up and down the gorge wall and you can use them to form a loop trail; a good way to get some decent vertical and a nice workout. On the East Side there is the newly built Eastern Ledge Trail which uses a recently built bridge to cross the creek and then a steep hill up to the cliff top which presents one of the best views in the Cleveland area. The trail then continues through the woods to the nearby neighborhood. There is an couple of other trails on the East Side of the creek, one that runs from the Rear Quarry picnic area to hook up with the Eastern Ledge Trail; the other unmarked trail starts at the Highland Picnic area and follows the creek until it gets to the cliff face. There are a number of very nice picnic areas along the park with plenty of space to relax, eat and play. There are also a number of other facilities. Near the Kelley picnic area there is a sledding hill for winter fun. Most of the picnic areas have a playground with the biggest one is located in the Highland Picnic Area and there is also outdoor workout stations and a couple of basketball courts which always seem to have some fairly serious games when the weather is good. Although they are physically separated from the main part of the park Metroparks have added the beaches and marina located where Euclid Creek meets Lake Erie into the Euclid Creek Reservation. I have not visited these areas in quite a while, but they do provide public access to Lake Erie for swimming, boating and beach fun. Euclid Creek Reservation is a great way for those located on the East Side to get out and enjoy themselves. The Metroparks keep working to improve the parks and there is plenty of fun to be had; choose an activity or two and get outside.