Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Ten Best Hikes: Check out January’s Ten to Explore presented by Wayside Furniture for the Ten Best Winter Hikes to take in the sights and sounds of wintertime. - This weekend: You’re…

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight This Saturday: Join us at the annual Owl Hoot-enanny January 13 at North Chagrin Nature Center! See free-flighted hawks and amazing exotic owls and other raptors up close at this free, family-friendly event.…

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight New year, new trails! Take on the new year with the 2024 Trail Challenge presented by MetroHealth! Move to better health and discover new trails throughout Cleveland Metroparks with this year’s…

HELP SHAPE A GREENER FUTURE WITH YOUR YEAR-END GIFT TO CLEVELAND METROPARKS You are a crucial part of our mission at Cleveland Metroparks, where protecting nature, connecting communities and inspiring conservation are at the heart of everything we…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Happy New Year! 2023 was a transformative year across Cleveland Metroparks. Take a look back at new additions to the Emerald Necklace in this highlight video. - There’s only four nights left of Wild…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - There’s only a few dates remaining to experience Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC! Don’t miss Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. - 2024…

Cleveland Metroparks Grows to Over 25,000 Acres Across 49 Communities Park District expands West Creek, Lakefront and South Chagrin reservations in 2023 Cleveland Metroparks has expanded from an initial three acres a century ago to over 25,000…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - 3 Weeks Left! Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has transformed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. Reserve your tickets today! - Pop-Up Shopping…

- Eagle Weekend! Join us this weekend for hikes, cart tours, children’s activities, a live eagle and more on Fri., Dec. 8 through Sun., Dec. 10 at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. - Get in the Holiday Spirit: Wild Winter Lights presented…

- Make Memories: Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has transformed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. Get your tickets now and save for this family-friendly holiday event. - Look Ahead: Save…

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight Open Friday: Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing at The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation! The twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes operate with or without snow beginning Friday, November 24…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reveals Birth of Two Tiger Cubs Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today revealed the birth of two Amur tiger cubs at the Zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage. The cubs were born on Nov. 6, 2023, to mom, Zoya, and dad, Hector. The…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Visit Cleveland Metroparks Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Mastick Woods Clubhouse starting today, November 16! Grab gifts for nature lovers of all ages with a variety of merchandise, stocking stuffers,…

Cleveland Metroparks today announced plans to expand its STEM education and workforce development initiatives with support from KeyBank. The $750,000 grant will help fund the transformation of the recently acquired Barge 225, floating offshore in…

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Saturday: Walk or run through Edgewater Beach on Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans at the Veterans Day 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. - Veterans Day Special:…

Cleveland Metroparks today celebrated significant progress on the multi-year Garfield Pond Restoration Project. Officials today broke ground on the Garfield Pond Program Center, a planned 3,000 square foot facility that will serve as an education…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - New trails: Cleveland Metroparks opened two-miles of new natural surface trails in Brecksville Reservation! The new White Oak Trail Loop and My Mountain Trail weave through hillsides and mature oak hickory…

Join Cleveland Metroparks for the groundbreaking of the Garfield Pond Program Center, a 3,000 square foot facility will serve as an education and recreation program hub in the historic Garfield Park Reservation. Cleveland Metroparks will also unveil…

Approximately 2-miles of new natural surface trails offer spectacular views of Chippewa Creek Valley Cleveland Metroparks today celebrated the grand opening of approximately two miles of natural surface trails in Brecksville Reservation. The new…

- Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC is transforming Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland! Get your tickets now and save for this family-friendly holiday event beginning November 14. - Tomorrow: There’s only two weekends left…

Today: Netflix’s Baby Animal Cam is live today from 2 to 4 p.m. EST! The new livestream show – only on Netflix – debuts today featuring a live look at the Zoo’s gorillas, rhinos, orangutans and otters! Tomorrow: Get your…

Tomorrow: Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens starts Friday! Get your tickets for this annual Halloween celebration at the Zoo, Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 through Oct. 29. Saturday: Fall hayrides are back at Mill…

Cleveland Metroparks today marked the grand opening of Karen’s Way Play Space in Huntington Reservation. The new, nearly one-acre children’s play space incorporates an expansive nature-based design that pays homage to the historic…

- Today: Tune into Episode 3 of “Baby Gorilla Cam” on Netflix Today from 10 a.m. to noon for a live look at the gorilla troop including newly named Kunda! - Saturday: Join fellow anglers, exhibitors and vendors at the Steelhead Expo in…

- There’s only three nights left to experience the record-breaking Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer. Don’t miss this unique afterhours event at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. - Tune into Episode 2 of “Baby Gorilla Cam”…

Approximately 11,500 people from over 45 countries across the world voted to help name Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s newborn female gorilla! The name will be revealed during Episode Two of “Baby Gorilla Cam” live on Netflix today,…

- Starting today at 10 a.m. EST, you can help name the newest female baby of the Zoo’s gorilla troop! Tune into “Baby Gorilla Cam” on Netflix on demand or live every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon through September. -…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Return of Trick-or-Treat Fest Presented by Citizens Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced tickets are on sale for the 4th annual Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens. Bring your family in costume for…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s gorilla troop will be featured in a weekly two-hour livestream on Netflix starting Thursday, September 7th. The livestream of the gorilla troop “Baby Gorilla Cam,” will include an adult male (Mokolo),…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Last Concert of the Summer!: The Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet is concluding at Edgewater Beach TONIGHT from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by for local food trucks, a summer sunset and live…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer has been extended through September 16! The extension adds an additional 3 weeks where you can experience the record-breaking after-hours festival. - Save the date:…

Cleveland Metroparks annual Touch-a-Truck event is coming back to Brookside Reservation on Sunday, October 1! Kids can get behind the wheel of approximately 50 vehicles, including construction trucks and equipment used to maintain and preserve…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival through September 16 Experience the lanterns by bike with the return of Wild Ride September 17 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the popular Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer…

RIBBON CUTTING AT SUSIE’S BEAR HOLLOW AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO! You’re invited as Cleveland Metroparks Zoo officially opens Susie’s Bear Hollow, the new tropical bear habitat in Wilderness Trek. The new habitat triples the size…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Saturday: Grab your stand up paddleboard or kayak to celebrate the 9th annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest this Saturday, August 19 at Wendy Park! - Next Week: Cleveland Metroparks and KeyBank announced…

Cleveland Metroparks And Keybank Partner To Launch Adventurekeys Major expansion of exploration program will debut at upcoming Susie’s Bear Hollow opening Cleveland Metroparks today announced a partnership with KeyBank to launch…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Only 3 Weekends Left: Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer concludes Sunday, August 27! Don’t miss summer’s biggest event featuring over 1,000 lanterns illuminating the Zoo after dark. -…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Happy Hour on the River: the Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet is back at Merwin’s Wharf with food, drinks, and live hits from the 70s to today by Old Skool! Stop by from 4 to 8…

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: FIRST LOOK OF BABY GORILLA AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO Media are invited for a first look of the baby gorilla recently born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo prior to the baby’s public debut on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born on…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Asian Lantern Festival is back! Check out a sneak peak of this year’s show. - Music at Merwin’s: Stop by Merwin’s Wharf tonight for the Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini…

Cleveland Metroparks Announces $13 Million Gift fromthe Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation to Expand Park Access onCleveland’s East Side Cleveland Metroparks today announced a $13 million gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer kicks-off tomorrow night! This year's festival features all new displays, live performances every hour, culturally-inspired cuisine and more. TONIGHT: The Cover…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ASKS GUESTS TO PLAN AHEAD WHEN VISITING THIS FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY As families and friends make plans to spend the Fourth of July together, Cleveland Metroparks wants to make sure all guests celebrate their Independence Day…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Almost showtime: a crane was needed to install the largest lantern at the upcoming Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer! Reserve your tickets today. - Free concert: the Summer Concert Series…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Dads get into Cleveland Metroparks Zoo FREE on Sunday, June 18 for Father’s Day courtesy of Wayside Furniture. Rock the river! The Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet moves to…

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is returning to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 7! Advance discounted tickets are now on sale to secure your spot! - Ten to Explore: Wayside Furniture’s Ten to…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is Back! Advance tickets on sale now for the Zoo’s record-breaking afterhours event Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced today Asian Lantern Festival presented by…

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight The baby bison needs a name! Stay tuned to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's social media pages for an opportunity to help name the Zoo's newest resident in the coming days. Tonight: Free live music from 5 to 8…

Cleveland Metroparks Spotlight - Baby alert! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed a bison calf this past weekend! Both mom and calf are doing well and can be visited daily at Wilderness Trek. Stay tuned to hear how you can participate in naming the…

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer across the Emerald Necklace. With nearly 25,000 acres to explore, families can enjoy the holiday weekend at a variety of locations with summer concession openings, watercraft rentals and more!…

Cleveland Metroparks and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank today announced the return of the Kids Nature Lunch & Learn Series. The partnership program connects youth with limited access to Cleveland Metroparks nature centers and programs to free…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Free concerts: Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet kicks-off tonight, Thursday, May 18, with Sammy DeLeon (Latin Jazz) at Emerald Necklace Marina in Rocky River…

Online Nature Shop Now Open! Cleveland Metroparks new online nature shop is open in time for Mother’s Day! Now you can shop for your favorite Cleveland Metroparks apparel, accessories, gift cards and more anytime, anywhere. In honor of…

Sixteen week traveling concert series will celebrate the Cleveland’s waterfront Cleveland Metroparks on May 8th, unveiled details of the Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet. The Thursday evening happy…

SIX SIGNS OF SPRING TO EXPLORE IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS Spring has sprung across the Emerald Necklace. Explore the natural wonders April brings to Northeast Ohio with Cleveland Metroparks through wildflower hikes, blooming Cherry Blossom trees and…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS GOLF COURSES OPEN FOR THE 2023 SEASON Make Cleveland Metroparks Your Home Course with New Bonus Rounds Program presented by CrossCountry Mortgage Cleveland Metroparks today announced that all eight golf courses across the…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS CEO BRIAN ZIMMERMAN WILL LEAD THE PARK DISTRICT FOR THE NEXT DECADE Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners today announced that CEO Brian M. Zimmerman has agreed to a long-term formal commitment to serve as the…

SPRING'S COMING TO CLEVELAND METROPARKS! Spring is on the way and there’s plenty of fun across the Emerald Necklace! The first buzzard was spotted at Buzzard Day in Hinckley Reservation at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning! For 66 years,…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REHABILITATION OF HINCKLEY DAM Cleveland Metroparks today announced it will be rehabilitating Hinckley Dam in the Park District’s Hinckley Reservation beginning in fall 2023. The dam, which was…

JOIN US FOR FISH FRY FRIDAYS! The annual Fish Fry is back! This year, online ordering and pick-up is available at four convenient locations across the Park District including Big Met, Sleepy Hollow and Shawnee Hills golf courses as well as Emerald…

HELP NAME CLEVELAND METROPARKS K-9 PUPPIES! Help name Cleveland Metroparks Police Department’s two new members of its police force – a male Belgian Malinois puppy and a male German Shepherd puppy! For the next two weeks, you can help…

FINAL NIGHTS TO EXPERIENCE WILD WINTER LIGHTS AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO! Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has been extended through Saturday, January 7! Don’t miss the award-winning holiday light show at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo…

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER THE CLEVELAND WINTER WONDERLAND SWEEPSTAKES! Celebrate the holidays by entering the Cleveland Winter Wonderland sweepstakes at clevelandmetroparks.com/winterwonderland. One lucky winner will receive two tickets to see the…

BALD EAGLE WEEKEND, KID’S WINTER BREAK CAMPS, HOLIDAY SPECIALS AND MORE Celebrate the seasonal return of bald eagles to Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation this weekend with free nature fun including a hike to an eagle’s nest, crafts,…

There’s outdoor fun for the whole family this Thanksgiving at Cleveland Metroparks. Enjoy turkey-themed programs all week long, take on one of Cleveland Metroparks most challenging hikes, or get your tickets to this year’s Wild Winter…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS OPENS EASTERN LEDGE TRAIL IN EUCLID CREEK RESERVATION New trail overlook offers 130-foot-high views above Euclid Creek Cleveland Metroparks today officially opened the new Eastern Ledge Trail in Euclid Creek Reservation,…

Ten Fall Hikes In Cleveland Metroparks Fall is the perfect time to explore your Cleveland Metroparks! Check out this month’s Ten to Explore presented by Wayside Furniture for the best trails to take in the changing fall colors. Last Chance…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF CLEVELAND-CLIFFS BIKE PARK AT OHIO & ERIE CANAL RESERVATION Cleveland Metroparks today announced the opening of the Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park at Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation, made possible with…

Wild Winter Lights Presented by NOPEC Returns to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is again transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. This year’s event features…

The Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Strategy (CHEERS) project partners today announced that the transformational project is entering its design phase. In its October board meeting on Thursday, the Port of Cleveland’s Board of…

FALL FISHING FEST, HIKES & MORE Fall colors have arrived across the Emerald Necklace! Take advantage of one of the most beautiful times of the year by getting outdoors with Cleveland Metroparks. Fall Hike FALL FAMILY FISHING FEST…

A MEAL WITH A VIEW IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS Enjoy a meal with a view in Cleveland Metroparks this October with fall hours at Merwin’s Wharf and one-night-only special events: HarvestFest at the Chalet and Mushroom Madness Beer &…

FALLFEST RETURNS TO BRECKSVILLE RESERVATION Help celebrate the pioneers of the Western Reserve at Cleveland Metroparks annual FallFest on Sunday, September 25. Experience the beauty of Brecksville Reservation with fun for the whole family…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced tickets are on sale for the 3rd annual Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens. Bring your family in costume for this year’s family-friendly Halloween event at the Zoo, Fridays through Sundays from 10…

TEN SPOTS TO VIEW THE MONARCH MIGRATION The first three weeks of September are the ideal time to look out for monarch migrations stopping along the Lake Erie shoreline as they migrate south for the winter. Check out Cleveland Metroparks Ten to…

Park District Receives Top Environmental Award from Ohio EPA Cleveland Metroparks today was joined by Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson for a tour of the Park District’s conservation and sustainability efforts over the last decade,…

BACKYARD NATURE BASH, WHISKEY ISLAND PADDLEFEST & MORE AUGUST EVENTS TO EXPLORE Cleveland Metroparks has outdoor adventures for the whole family this August. Don’t miss the 8th annual Backyard Nature Bash at West Creek Reservation…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLEVELAND METROPARKS! Cleveland Metroparks is 105-years-old and there are plenty of ways for you and the whole family to celebrate! Explore Cleveland Metroparks today using the all-new Pathfinder powered by PNC! Download the…

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the birth of a female Eastern black rhino calf on July 9, 2022. Both mom, Kibibbi, and her calf are doing well and are bonding behind-the-scenes for the next few weeks. The birth is an important one for…

EXPLORE THE LAKEFRONT AT THE WHISKEY ISLAND 5K Don’t miss the Whiskey Island 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage on Sunday, July 17 in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation. Enjoy this timed run and walk while checking out Cleveland…

Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian M. Zimmerman was presented with the 2022 Richard Shatten Award by Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) on Thursday, June 30 at GCP’s Annual Event. The Richard Shatten Award recognizes a nonprofit professional who…

Get outdoors in Cleveland Metroparks with free events across the Emerald Necklace heading into the weekend including live music at Euclid Beach, trivia night at Big Met and hikes and programs for the whole family. For a list of upcoming programs…

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO UNVEILS NEW ‘BEAR HOLLOW’ HABITAT OPENING SUMMER 2023 Construction beginning this summer will improve and expand tropical bear habitats in the Zoo’s Wilderness Trek Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today…