Alerts & Closures

Golf Course Conditions

Click here to view current conditions for Cleveland Metroparks' nine golf courses.

Beach Conditions

Click here to view current conditions for Cleveland Metroparks' beaches and swimming areas.

Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

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Current list of Cleveland Metroparks' location-specific closures and restrictions:

Bedford Reservation

  • Beginning September 3, 2025 - The paved trail south of Alexander Trailhead (Summit Hike & Bike) is closed due to an unrelated, non-park utility project. Access to the Buckeye Trail will remain open unless necessary to close for construction.
  • Beginning October 1, 2025 - Dunham Park will be closed for construction.

Big Creek Reservation

  • Beginning October 14, 2025 - The Lake to Lake Trail bridge/boardwalk near Hepburn Rd. will be closed on and off due to boardwalk repairs. Expected reopening TBD.

Lakefront Reservation

  • Beginning August 5, 2024 through December of 2025 - The Coast Guard Causeway is closed for the US Army Corps of Engineers re-building of the causeway out to the old coast guard station. It is closed to vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, dog walkers, and anglers.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

  • Lights are out at along the Towpath Trail from Holmden Avenue to Canal Basin Park.

South Chagrin Reservation

  • Beginning November 3, 2025 - Hawthorn Parkway between Harper and Cannon Road will be closed for bridge maintenance. Expected reopening is October 6, 2025.

Washington Reservation

  • Beginning October 15, 2024 – The Arborview Picnic Shelter will have limited parking and access to picnic shelter, playground facility and general ground for a Northeast Ohio Sewer District Construction project. Expected completion is August 31, 2028.