Memorial gifts are a meaningful way to remember a loved one and ensure their legacy lives on, and we deeeply appreciate those who choose to direct donations to Cleveland Metroparks to honor their loved one's memory. If you would like to invite family and friends to donate to Cleveland Metroparks in memory of a loved one, the following is an example of suggested wording for an obituary:
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Cleveland Metroparks [FUND or RESERVATION NAME] in memory of [NAME OF LOVED ONE], online at clevelandmetroparks.com/giveonline or mailed to Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144.
A complete listing of funds and reservations available for memorial contributions is included below. Memorial donation forms may be downloaded here.
Cleveland Metroparks will provide a list of donor names and addresses to the family; individual donation amounts will not be revealed. For additional information or questions, and to ensure proper notification and dedication of memorial gifts, please contact Lindsey Frick at (216) 635-3261 or [email protected].
Fund Information
Below is a listing of funds memorial donations may be directed to. If no fund is specified memorial donations will be directed to the Legacy Fund.
Most Popular:
Legacy Fund
Conservation Fund
Trails Fund
Fishing Fund
Land Protection Fund
Outdoor Education Fund
Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center
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Reservation Enhancement Funds:
Acacia Enhancement Fund
Bedford Enhancement Fund
Big Creek Enhancement Fund
Bradley Woods Enhancement Fund
Brecksville Enhancement Fund
Brookside Enhancement Fund
Edgewater Park Play Area
Edgewater Park Enhancement Fund
Euclid Creek Enhancement Fund
Garfield Enhancement Fund
Hinckley Enhancement Fund
Huntington Beach Enhancement Fund
Mill Stream Enhancement Fund
North Chagrin Enhancement Fund
Ohio & Erie Canal Enhancement Fund
Rocky River Enhancement Fund
South Chagrin Enhancement Fund
Squire's Castle Restoration Fund
Wallace Lake Enhancement Fund
Washington Reservation Fund
West Creek Enhancement Fund
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Nature Center Funds:
Brecksville Nature Center
CanalWay Center
North Chagrin Nature Center
Rocky River Nature Center
Watershed Stewardship Center
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Additional Funds:
Accessibility Fund
Field Trip Transportation Fund
Golf Education Fund
Golf Improvement Fund
Outdoor Experiences Scholarship Fund
Outdoor Recreation Fund
Police Mounted Unit Fund
Police K-9 Unit Fund
Rivers & Lakes Fund
Youth Outdoors Fund
Centennial Forests Fund
Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund