Old Lorain Road Connector Trail
Project Updates
Aug. 2026 - The trail is substantially complete and set to open to the public soon! Please join us for the project's official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, August 11th at 10:00am!
Construction Progress Photos (Aug. 2026)
About
The new connector trail to Rocky River Reservation will traverse the area’s steep topography near Fairview Hospital to create a new park connection for the 1,400 residents living within a half mile of the park. In the valley, the link will connect to the existing Emerald Necklace Trail, an off-road trail that stretches 33 miles through Cleveland Metroparks from Detroit Avenue in Lakewood to the Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and connects to multiple communities and trails along the way.
The full design contract was awarded to Michael Baker International, Inc. in October 2023, and the trail is set to open on August 11th, 2026. See the map below for the layout of the trail connector.
Project Type: All Purpose Trail Project
Project Phase: Construction
Opening Date: Ribbon Cutting ceremony August 11th, 2026
Contact: Seth Keller, Project Manager, 216-678-2651 or [email protected]
Project Size: Approximately 1,750 Linear Feet
Contracting Partner(s): Nerone & Sons Inc.
Consulting Partner(s): Michael Baker International
Partners:
- City of Cleveland
- Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
- Cuyahoga County
- West Park Kamm's Neighborhood Development
