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Picnicking
Cleveland Metroparks offers many picnic areas featuring shelters and/or canopies, picnic tables and grills, restrooms and a whole range of amenities that can include ballfields, play equipment and horseshoe pits for park visitors to enjoy. The vast majority of these picnic areas are free and available for all to use on a non-exclusive, shared-use basis. Cleveland Metroparks reservations are open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Parks
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Acacia Reservation
Acacia Reservation, a 155-acre green space oasis, is located in the City of Lyndhurst. The west branch of Euclid Creek flows northwest through Acacia Reservation to join the main creek branch in Eucli... -
Bedford Reservation
This reservation features a deep gorge -- declared a National Natural Landmark -- carved out by Tinker’s Creek, with picturesque vistas and waterfalls. Mature trees and abundant wildflowers are found... -
Big Creek Reservation
A major component of Big Creek Reservation is Big Creek Parkway, a refreshing alternative to the standard suburban commuter routes to Cleveland. The reservation runs parallel to Pearl Road from Valley... -
Bradley Woods Reservation
Bradley Woods Reservation, located in North Olmsted and Westlake, is on a massive formation of Berea sandstone. The stone is easily seen in the old quarry sites located in various areas of the reserva... -
Brecksville Reservation
From the oak-hickory forests on the ridge tops to the cottonwoods, willows and sycamores of Chippewa Creek's flat floodplain, Brecksville Reservation is a study of contrasts. The reservation is deeply... -
Brookside Reservation
Brookside Reservation was one of the City of Cleveland's oldest neighborhood parks before its acquisition by Cleveland Metroparks in 1993. The land was purchased in 1894 and has been a center for recr... -
Euclid Creek Reservation
Follow Euclid Creek Valley along 2.5 miles of interesting geology along this verdant corridor, from Quarry Picnic Area to Highland Picnic Area. Historic points of interest include former Bluestone qua... -
Garfield Park Reservation
Located in Garfield Heights, Garfield Park Reservation has become a treasured urban oasis that has withstood the test of time. The park features a surprising array of wildlife diversity and recreatio... -
Hinckley Reservation
At the southern end of Cleveland Metroparks is Hinckley Reservation, the site of the nationally-known annual Return of the Buzzards. From hiking at Whipp's Ledges to kayaking on Hinckley Lake, there a... -
Huntington Reservation
Huntington Reservation is located in Bay Village on the shores of Lake Erie. Picnic areas high above the beach offer visitors opportunities to enjoy the striking and ever-changing lake views. The rese... -
Lakefront Reservation
Experience Lake Erie in all its glory. Go fishing, witness the great seasonal bird migrations, have a picnic, try stand up paddle board, or take a bike ride along the lake shore. -
Mill Stream Run Reservation
Mill Stream Run Reservation is located in Berea, Middleburg Heights, North Royalton and Strongsville. Long ago nineteenth century communities like Albion, Sanderson's Corners and Slab Hollow sprang up... -
North Chagrin Reservation
Since the 1920s, North Chagrin Reservation has been a special combination of outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. North Chagrin trails and picnic areas feature woodlands and wetlands as... -
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation stretches through the villages of Cuyahoga Heights and Valley View and other surrounding communities. The reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic... -
Rocky River Reservation
Rocky River Reservation is located in Berea, Brook Park, Cleveland, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Olmsted Township, and Rocky River. The first land purchased for Cleveland Metroparks — a 3.8... -
South Chagrin Reservation
Rugged trails lead you through hemlock forests, sandstone ledges, coldwater creeks and ravines. The Chagrin River, designated as a Scenic River, borders the eastern edge of the reservation. Sites rich... -
Washington Reservation
Located in Newburgh Heights the 59-acre Washington Reservation is Cleveland Metroparks 15th reservation. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy an Audubon Certified nine-hole golf course, a First Tee of Clevelan... -
West Creek Reservation
While neighborhoods surrounding most of the nine-mile West Creek are densely developed, this 469-acre reservation preserves a valley of rocky gorges, forest-draped hillsides, floodplains and babbling...
Attractions
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Acacia Shelter
Acacia Shelter is located off Cedar Road between Richmond Rd and I-271. This enclosed shelter features both heating and air conditioning with electricity, picnic tables and chairs. Flush restrooms att... -
Albion Woods Picnic Area
Albion Woods Reserved Picnic Area is located off Albion Road in Mill Stream Run Reservation, east of Valley Parkway in Strongsville. -
Arborview Shelter
Arborview Picnic Area is located off Crete Ave., just north of Washington Park Horticulture Center, between Fleet Ave. and Harvard Ave. in Newburgh Heights. -
Beyer's Pond
Beyer’s Pond is a small, secluded lake tucked away in the far reaches of Big Creek Reservation. A short, 0.7 mile hiking loop leads back to the lake, passing by wetlands and overlooking the floodplain... -
Brighton Park
The 25 acre Brighton Park is the result of the restoration of the former Henninger Landfill property and provides a critical connection between the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the Clevelan... -
Brookside Valley Event Site
Convenient to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and numerous ball fields, Brookside Shelter is located on John Nagy Blvd. in Brookside Reservation, off Ridge Road north of Memphis Avenue in the Old Brooklyn ne... -
Buckeye Shelter
River Grove Recreation Area is located off Chagrin River Rd. in North Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Rd./Rt 6 in Willoughby Hills. It features an enclosed shelter heated with electricity, table... -
Center Park Picnic Area
Picnicking, play equipment and trail access all conveniently located to the neighborhoods on the west side of the West Creek valley. Located at the western boundary of West Creek Reservation, serving... -
Chestnut Shelter
River Grove Reserved Area is located off Chagrin River Rd. in North Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Rd./Rt 6 in Willoughby Hills.The Chestnut Shelter features an enclosed shelter (heated) with f... -
Chippewa Picnic Area
Chippewa Picnic Area is located off Chippewa Creek Drive in Brecksville Reservation, between Route 82 and Valley Parkway in Brecksville. -
Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic Area
Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic Area is located off White Oak Lane in Bradley Woods Reservation, off Bradley Road in Westlake. -
Cottonwood Reserved Shelter
Cottonwood Reserved Shelter is located on Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of Puritas Road/Mastick Road in Fairview Park. Open-sided shelter, picnic tables, grills, non-flush restrooms... -
Creekside Reserved Shelter
Creekside Reserved Shelter is located off Big Creek Parkway in Big Creek Reservation south of Snow Road in Parma Heights. Water available May thru October--weather permitting. -
Dunham Park
Dunham Park Picnic Area is located off Schreiber Road in Bedford Reservation, off Dunham Road in Maple Heights. This area features a picnic shelter, playground, and mowed walking trail. -
E 72nd Fishing Area
Fishing area is located just N of the E 72nd Exit off Interstate 90/State Route 2. The Fishing area includes picnic areas with grills, and a fishing wall. The Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway passes throug... -
East 55th Marina Fishing Area
Fishing area is located on North Marginal Road just east of 55th St. in Cleveland. Amenities include restrooms, picnic areas with grills, 2 Volleyball courts, 2 Bocce courts, and a 1200 foot fishing w... -
Edgewater Beach
Edgewater Beach, located in lower Edgewater Park, has something from everyone. Make a day of it and rent a cabana along the shoreline or join a pick-up game of beach volleyball. Stroll along the beach... -
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Edgewater Beach House
The Edgewater Beach House brings an enhanced beach-vibe through made-to-order beachside fare and treats and a seasonal outdoor bar with the best view in town. -
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Edgewater Nature Shop
Edgewater Nature Shop is the perfect place to grab convenient beach supplies, beverages & snacks, or your favorite Cleveland Metroparks merchandise. In addition, this location rents beach umbrella... -
Edgewater Park
The 147 acre Edgewater Park is the westernmost park in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation. Edgewater Park features 9000 feet of shoreline, dog and swim beaches, boat ramps, fishing pier, picni... -
Egbert Picnic Area
Egbert Picnic Area is located off of Gorge Parkway near the Egbert Road entrance in Walton Hills. This area includes a picnic shelter, swing set, hiking trails, mountain bike trails and a physical fit... -
Engle Road Sled Riding Hill
Engle Road Sled Riding Hill is the best kept secret for winter fun in Cleveland Metroparks. The sled riding hill is a less-than 0.25 mile hike from the parking lot. When sledding isn’t in season, visi... -
Euclid Beach Reservable Picnic Shelter
Euclid Beach Shelter is located off Lake Shore Boulevard in Euclid Creek Reservation in Cleveland. The shelter is near Euclid Beach. Flush and non-flush restrooms nearby. -
Gordon Park Boat Launch
Located along North Marginal Road between E 72nd and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive. Amenities include a six lane boat launch which has docks available for launching and retrieving watercraft from th... -
Harper Ridge Reservable Picnic Area
Area features are an open sided shelter, grills, picnic tables, a volleyball court, horseshoes, swings, solar powered lighting and a restroom facility. This area can also be rented for a picnic or gat... -
Harriet Keeler Memorial Picnic Area
Harriet Keeler Picnic Area is located off Chippewa Creek Drive in Brecksville Reservation, west of Riverview Road in Brecksville across from Brecksville Nature Center. -
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area is located off Button Road in Bedford Reservation, just east of Dunham Road in Walton Hills. This area includes a picnic shelter, hiking and bridle trails, a swing set and of... -
Hermit's Hollow Picnic Area
Hermit's Hollow Picnic Area is located on Gorge Parkway in Bedford Reservation, just east of Dunham Road in Walton Hills. This area includes a picnic shelter with wood-burning fireplace and a swing se... -
Highland Picnic Area
Featuring two open shelterhouses with electricity, Highland Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway, off the Highland Road entrance of Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid. -
Hinckley Lake
Hinckley Lake, located in Hinckley Reservation, is bounded by Bellus Road to the north, State Road to the south and is part of the Rocky River Watershed and sits between East and West drives. The lake... -
Intergrove Lodge Picnic Area
Intergrove Lodge Reserved Picnic Area is located on Buttermilk Falls Parkway in North Chagrin Reservation, between Strawberry Lane and Sunset Lane in Willoughby Hills. Enclosed shelter (heated) with f... -
Iron Springs Reserved Shelter
Iron Springs Reserved Shelter is located off Wolf Creek Lane, off Garfield Park Boulevard in Garfield Park Reservation, between Broadway Avenue and Turney Road in Garfield Heights. -
Johnson's Picnic Area
Johnson's Picnic Area is located off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation, between Bellus and State roads in Hinckley Township. -
Kelley Picnic Area
Enjoy a quaint gathering at this smaller picnic area that offers a serene overlook of Kelley Picnic Area sledding hill. Kelley Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway, off the Green Road entra... -
Keystone Shelter
One of the newest picnic shelters in Cleveland Metroparks, Keystone features an oversized fireplace and stormwater control features for which the Watershed Stewardship Center (WSC) is known. The WSC,... -
Lake Abram Marsh
Lake Abram is the largest remaining glacial wetland in Cuyahoga County. With its surrounding marsh and upland areas, Lake Abram makes up 80 acres of unique and critical wildlife habitat that is home t... -
Lake Picnic Area
Lake Picnic Area is located in Huntington Reservation, north of Lake Road between Columbia and Bradley Roads in Bay Village. Features: open shelter with electricity, picnic tables and grills. Area inc... -
Ledge Lake Building
Ledge Lake Building is located in Ledge Lake Recreation Area, off Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between Kellogg and State roads in Hinckley Township. -
Ledge Lake Shelter A
Ledge Lake Reserved Shelters are located in Ledge Lake Recreation Area, off Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between Kellogg and State roads in Hinckley Township. -
Ledge Lake Shelter B
Ledge Lake Reserved Shelters are located in Ledge Lake Recreation Area, off Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between Kellogg and State roads in Hinckley Township. -
Ledge Lake Shelter C
Ledge Lake Reserved Shelters are located in Ledge Lake Recreation Area, off Ledge Road in Hinckley Reservation, between Kellogg and State roads in Hinckley Township. -
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Ledge Pool and Recreation Area
Ledge Pool and Recreation Area features swimming, Learn-to-Swim lessons, fishing in Ledge Lake, sand volleyball and picnicking. To access the pool area, there is a daily admission fee or season passes... -
Lost Meadows Picnic Area
Lost Meadows Picnic Area is a reservable area that features a 20' x 40' canopy shelter and is located off Gorge Parkway in Bedford Reservation, between Dunham and Egbert roads in Walton Hills. This qu... -
Lower Fern Hill Picnic Area
Fern Hill Picnic Area is located off Big Creek Parkway, off the Brookpark Road entrance of Big Creek Reservation in Parma. -
Meadow Ridge Picnic Area
Meadow Ridge Picnic Area offers several shared-use picnic tables, a play area and a large open field. The picnic area provides access to nearby hiking trails and even an overlook that offers views of... -
Meadows Picnic Area
Featuring 2 open shelterhouses and a cookhouse, Meadows Picnic Area is located off Meadows Drive in Brecksville Reservation, off Chippewa Creek Drive in Brecksville. -
Memphis Picnic Area
Memphis Picnic area is located at the intersection of Memphis Avenue and Tiedman Road in Big Creek Reservation. -
Memphis Reservable Shelter
Memphis Shelter is located at the end of the park drive in Big Creek Reservation, located at the intersection of Memphis Avenue and Tiedeman Road. -
Monarch Bluff Picnic Area
Monarch Bluff Picnic Area features a small shelter with tables and a water fountain. The close proximity to the Watershed Stewardship Center and all-purpose trail adds to the experiences available. -
Morgan's Hollow Picnic Area
Morgan's Hollow Reserved Picnic Area is located off of Whittlesey Way off of E.49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, south of Grant Avenue in Cuyahoga Heights. Features: large ope... -
North Quarry Picnic Area
North Quarry Picnic Area sits next to the northern end of Wallace Lake where an old quarry once was. It is located off the Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, just north of North Quarry Lan... -
Oak Grove Reservable Picnic Area
Oak Grove Reservable Picnic Area features a large open shelter with fireplace, vault-type restrooms, and informal ball field. It is located off Valley Parkway in Brecksville Reservation, between Chipp... -
Old River Farm Picnic Area
Old River Farm Reserved Picnic Area is located off Chagrin River Road in North Chagrin Reservation, south of Chardon Road/Route 6 in Willoughby Hills. Open shelter. -
Ottawa Point Picnic Area
Ottawa Point Reserved Picnic Area features a large open shelter with fireplace and is located off Meadows Drive in Brecksville Reservation, between Valley Parkway and Parkview Road in Brecksville. -
Plateau Picnic Area
Plateau Picnic Area is located off Chippewa Creek Drive in Brecksville Reservation, west of Riverview Road in Brecksville. -
Quarry Picnic Area
Quarry Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway, near the Green Road entrance of Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid. Includes picnic tables, grills and parking. -
Rear Quarry Reservable Picnic Area
Rear Quarry Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway, near the Green Road entrance of Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid. This shelter includes picnic tables, grills and a playground. -
Red Oak Shelter
Red Oak Shelter is located at the end of Mill Creek Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. Features: large open shelter with electricity, picnic table... -
Redwing Picnic Area
Redwing Reserved Picnic Area is located off West Drive in Hinckley Reservation, off Bellus Road between Route 606 and State Road in Hinckley Township. An enclosed shelter is included. -
Rising Valley Park
Rising Valley Picnic Area is located off Newton Road in Hinckley Reservation, west of Broadview Road (176), north of Route 303 in Hinckley. -
Royalview Reserved Shelter
Royalview Reserved Picnic Shelter is located on a hilltop in the center of the large Royalview area of Mill Stream Run Reservation. It features an open shelter with electricity, picnic tables, grills,... -
Snow Road Picnic Area
Snow Road Picnic Area features three open shelters and is located off Big Creek Parkway in Big Creek Reservation, south of Snow Road in Parma Heights. -
South Quarry Picnic Area
South Quarry Picnic Area offers a quiet spot for a picnic in addition to views of wildlife around Baldwin Lake, and access to the Mill Stream Run Physical Fitness Trail. South Quarry Picnic Area is lo... -
Stuhr Woods Picnic Area
Stuhr Woods Picnic Area is located on Valley Parkway in Brecksville Reservation, west of Ridge Road in North Royalton. -
Sycamore Shelter
Sycamore Reserved Picnic Area is located off Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, north of Puritas Road/Mastick Road in Fairview Park. -
The Chalet
The Chalet at The Mill Stream Run Recreation Area is located at 16200 Valley Parkway in Mill Stream Run Reservation, between Routes 42 & 82 in Strongsville – just off I-71 & the Ohio Turnpike.... -
The Shelterhouse (reserved half)
Located East of Rt. 91(SOM), Half of The Shelterhouse is available to be rented for your party or gathering. This open sided shelter offers picnic tables, grills, and 2 fire places. Shared use feature... -
Trolley Turn Picnic Area
Trolley Turn Picnic Area is located off Wolf Creek Lane, off Garfield Park Boulevard in Garfield Park Reservation, between Broadway Avenue and Turney Road in Garfield Heights. -
Upper Edgewater Shelter - East Half
Upper Edgewater Shelter is located off Route 6/Memorial Shoreway in Lakefront Reservation in Cleveland. Features: open-sided shelter with east and west halves, water, picnic tables, grills, flush rest... -
Upper Edgewater Shelter - West Half
Upper Edgewater Shelter is located off Route 6/Memorial Shoreway in Lakefront Reservation in Cleveland. Open-sided shelter with east and west halves, water, picnic tables, grills, flush restrooms, pla... -
Upper Fern Hill Picnic Area
Fern Hill Picnic Area is located off Big Creek Parkway, off the Brookpark Road entrance of Big Creek Reservation in Parma. -
Upper Highland Picnic Area
Upper Highland Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway, near the Highland Road entrance of Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid. This open shelter includes grills, picnic tables and basketball c... -
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W.J. Green Picnic Area
W.J. Green Lodge Reserved Picnic Shelter is an enclosed shelter with an attached open shelter. Swings, a volleyball court, large playing field and access to hiking and physical fitness trails located... -
Wallace Lake
Soak up the sun and play in the sand at Wallace Lake Beach, located in Berea on Valley Parkway, one mile south of Bagley Road. This 17.6 acre lake was once a quarry that produced some of the finest sa... -
Wallace Lake Reserved Canopy
Wallace Lake Canopy features open-sided 20'x40' canopy, picnic tables and grills, flush and non-flush restrooms, near Wallace Lake swim area with Concessions and paddle boat rentals, fishing lake, swi... -
Welsh Woods Picnic Area
Welsh Woods Picnic Area is located off Euclid Creek Parkway in Euclid Creek Reservation, between Highland and Green roads in Euclid. -
Wildwood Park
Along the west bank of the mouth of the Euclid Creek, Wildwood Park provides access to the marina, the fishing pier, hiking trails and a picnic shelter. -
Willis Picnic Area
Willis Picnic Area is located off Willis Street in Bedford Reservation, off Broadway Avenue in downtown Bedford. This area features a picnic shelter, swing set and horseshoe pits. It shares a parking... -
Willow Bend Picnic Area
Willow Bend Picnic Area is located off Valley Parkway in North Olmsted Rocky River Reservation, between Spafford and Barrett Roads in Brook Park. Features: open shelter with electricity, picnic tables... -
Windy Ridge Picnic Area
Windy Ridge Picnic Area is located off Garfield Park Boulevard in Garfield Park Reservation, between Broadway Avenue and Turney Road in Garfield Heights. -
Wintergreen Cabin
This reservable shelter features an enclosed shelter with wood-burning stove, refrigerator, stove, electric, tables, grills, flush restrooms and an attached open-sided shelter with two picnic tables.... -
Wolf Canopy
Wolf Reserved Canopy features a 20' x 40' canopy and is located off Porter Creek Drive in Huntington Reservation, near the Wolf Road entrance in Bay Village.