Ten Places to Photograph Wildflowers in Cleveland Metroparks
Spring Wildflower Garden, Rocky River Reservation
Nestled along the paved Woodland Loop, the "spring wildflower garden" provides reliable looks at golden Alexander, wild blue phlox, and other striking species.
Wild blue phlox
Scenic Loop Trail, North Chagrin Reservation
Packed with trailside bloodroot, cut-leaved toothwort and more spring ephemerals.
Cottonwood Picnic Area, Rocky River Reservation
Presents a field that is jeweled with spring beauty!
Pondside Garden, North Chagrin Reservation
Offers side-by-side looks at Dutchman’s breeches versus squirrel corn.
Squirrel corn
Jackson Field, South Chagrin Reservation
The riverside trails hold the key to scoring photos of white fawn lily growing alongside the ubiquitous yellow trout lily.
Quarry Loop, Bradley Woods Reservation
The northside offers quiet looks at Midwest prairie plants like sweet Joe-Pye weed, tall ironweed, and other colorful summer wildflowers.
Hemlock Creek Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation
Virginia bluebells cover the forest floors of Bedford Reservation every spring! Hemlock Loop Trail is a hotspot for these wildflowers.
Bridle Trail, Mill Stream Run Reservation
Much like the popular Hemlock Loop Trail in Bedford - you can also find this area covered in Virginia bluebells.
Johnson's Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation
Travel south on the Ledge Lake Trail/Buckeye Trail to see a diversity of spring wildflowers.
Tallgrass Prairie, Brecksville Reservation
Offers a look into a wide diversity of spring and summer wildflowers.