Fund Information

Celebrate the gift of nature by making a donation to Cleveland Metroparks today.  Please select one of the Featured Funds below, or visit our Emerald Necklace Giving Circles and Monthly Giving pages for more information on Leadership and recurring gifts.

Your donation is 100% tax-deductible and will support the fund you designate; it will not be used for any overhead or administrative costs.


Online Payment Methods

Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover accepted via the donation forms below. 

If you prefer to mail in your gift, you may download the donation form here.

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    Reservation Enhancement Funds

    Support the reservation you love and help preserve and enrich our natural treasures today and for generations to come.

  • trail

    Trails Fund

    Your gift to the Trails Fund will help preserve and expand our trail network and ensure that the park’s trails continue to inspire and connect visitors for generations to come.

  • conservation

    Conservation Fund

    Make a gift to the Conservation Fund and help preserve and restore our local forests, wetlands, rivers and streams while protecting essential wildlife habitats for the generations of today and tomorrow.

  • fishing

    Fishing Fund

    You can help stock the waters of Cleveland Metroparks, support  children's fishing derbies and more with a gift to the Fishing Fund.

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    Garfield Park Enhancement Fund

    Your gift will help fund improvements including restoration of a 2.25-acre pond, a program center with visitor amenities, fishing docks and platforms, and more.

  • land protection

    Land Protection Fund

    Your gift helps to preserve open space by supporting future land additions to Cleveland Metroparks.

  • outdoor education

    Outdoor Education

    Your gift to the Field Trip Transportation, Golf Education or Outdoor Education Fund will inspire and engage people of all ages with the outdoors and natural world.

  • water

    Rivers & Lakes Fund

    Help protect, preserve & restore our region's rivers, lakes and streams 

    for the generations of today and tomorrow. 

  • legacy

    Police K-9 and Mounted Units

    Help the Police K-9 and Mounted Units provide specialized services.

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    Centennial Forests Fund

    Your gift to the Centennial Forests Fund will help plant the forests for the next century.

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    Squire's Castle Restoration Fund

    Help preserve and restore this iconic structure for generations to come.

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    Wallace Lake Enhancement Fund

    Your gift will help fund improvements including new gathering spaces, concessions and restroom buildings, an outdoor classroom and education recreation area, ADA kayak launch and more.