July ‘15 Vol. 64 #7
Emerald Necklace
Featuring Cleveland Metroparks program guide and events
Celebrating 98 Years! 1920
Adventure Club 6 • Outdoor Recreation 8 • Stillwater Place 32
Contents Features 3 Come Out and Play - Yesterday and Today 5 Cleveland’s Beach Bathhouses Columns 2 Inside the Emerald Necklace 4 Naturalist’s Almanac In Addition 6 8 13 14 17 18 30 31 32
Come Out and Play Outdoor Recreation Cleveland Metroparks Golf Zoo News Programs by Date Programs by Location A Look Ahead Directory Stillwater Place
Cover photo: Edgewater Park in Lalefront Reservation 1920 and today
All photos by Cleveland Metroparks photo archive unless otherwise noted.
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Cleveland Metroparks 216-635-3200 clevelandmetroparks.com Marjorie Thomas Editor
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Board of Park Commissioners Dan T. Moore Debra K. Berry President
Bruce G. Rinker Vice President
Vice President
Brian M. Zimmerman Chief Executive Officer
Cleveland Metroparks does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age or disability in employment, services or access to programs or activities. Special assistance for Cleveland Metroparks programs or facilities is available by calling 216-635-3264 in advance.
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Note from the Editor: The Cleveland Metropolitan Park District was born in July 1917, the initiative of a young, self-taught engineer who conceived the idea of an outer chain of parks surrounding Cleveland. William Stinchcomb’s genius was to anticipate the future need for open space. From a few scattered donations of land in the Rocky River Valley, the Park District grew to embrace over 23,000 acres of some of the most scenic areas of Greater Cleveland. In this issue you’ll learn a little history of your Cleveland Metroparks and find opportunities to learn more.
Inside the
Emerald Necklace
100th Anniversary – 2017 On July 23, 1917, Probate Judge Alexander Hadden appointed the first Board of Commissioners for the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District. In 1918, land began to be acquired, and it wasn’t until 1921 the first Executive Director, William Albert Stinchcomb was hired. His vision from 1905 of creating an outer ring of parks surrounding Cleveland was starting to take shape. By 1929, nine reservations and 9,000 acres made up the new park district. Today, over 23,000 acres comprised of 18 reservations and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo make up one of the top metropolitan park districts in William Stinchcomb on left the country. In 2017, Cleveland Metroparks will celebrate 100 years of providing Conservation, Education and Recreation. Its rich history will be celebrated in a variety of ways throughout the year. The planning began in 2014 and the team has focused on the theme of “Celebrate the Park, Celebrate the People, Celebrate the Purpose.” The celebration will include an anniversary book, documentary, centennial website, centennial passport and challenges, special projects, school programs, bus tours, centennial trees, living history programs, anniversary weekend celebrations, community service projects and more. Not only will we celebrate Cleveland Metroparks first 100 years, but we’ll also transition into our second century of wonder in the natural world right here in our own backyard. Get ready, it’s going to be a great year of celebration and we want you to be a part of Cleveland Metroparks Centennial Celebration! Carl Casavecchia Special Project Manager Cleveland Metroparks 100th Anniversary – 2017
FEATURE
Come Out and Play – Yesterday and Today Visitors carryng toboggans to the top of the chutes at the Chalet , Mill Stream Run Reservation, 1967
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hat do you do for fun when you come out and play in Cleveland Metroparks? Hike through the woods searching out birds or wildflowers? Go swimming in a lake or pool? Enjoy a picnic with friends and family? Reel in some fish for dinner, or bragging rights? Bike Valley Parkway or one of our mountain bike trails? For almost 100 years people have been coming to Cleveland Metroparks to do all of those things, and more. Bathing suits were the outfit of choice beginning in 1926 when Huntington Beach and Hinckley Lake opened for swimming. Starting in 1934 throngs of people arrived at the park at 6:30 in the morning, dressed in their Sunday best for the popular bird walks. In the 1950s and early 1960s the baby boom phenomenon meant that families were often lined up on weekends, waiting for an open picnic table. On a more intimate level, the natural beauty of Cleveland Metroparks has inspired many a marriage proposal, including that of our first Executive
Director, William A. Stinchcomb. Mr. Stinchcomb and his future bride Annie May Long were enjoying a bike ride through Brookside Park in 1904 when he popped the question. Speaking of bikes, while our mountain bike trails are just a few years old, bikes appeared on the scene as soon as the early park roads were laid out. The first dedicated bike path opened in Rocky River Reservation in the 1940s. Horseback riding began even earlier. In 1919 the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District began to acquire the first deeds to land that would become the early reservations. Much of this land was only accessible by foot or horseback. Not only guests, but the early park policemen (precursors to our rangers) used horses as the primary mode of travel. Winter never kept anyone from playing in the parks. Sledding was, and is, always a popular activity. In 1967 the first refrigerated toboggan chutes in the world opened at the Chalet, and continues to thrill guests over 40 years later.
Swings have enticed children since time immemorial. By the time the park started installing swing sets in the 1930s they had been a staple at city parks for decades. Even in our electronic game era it is common to see children pumping their legs to propel them high into the air. In fact adults, as well as children, can often be seen flying through the air on a swing. I’ve been known to indulge in this practice myself and I am a long way past childhood! But that’s the beauty of playing in Cleveland Metroparks. No matter how many birthdays you’ve celebrated you can find a way to keep or recapture a childlike enjoyment by playing in the parks. And by doing so you not only connect yourself with nature, family and friends, you join in a legacy of almost 100 years and become part of the history of Cleveland Metroparks. Judy MacKeigan Historian/Archivist 3
NATURALIST’S ALMANAC
July The hot summer days of July have arrived and the forests that were once filled with bird songs now give way to insect serenades. During the day, cicadas sing as soon as the temperature reaches 70 degrees and the meadows are filled with crickets and grasshoppers raspy calls. After the sun sets, the chorus grows as katydids join the other insects singing from high in the trees. The abundance of these insects provide a bounty for others animals as birds, fox, rodents and other insects utilizie them as protein-filled meals. Birds While most resident breeding birds have already fledged young, the brilliant black-and-gold American goldfinches and ornately colored cedar waxwings only now begin to gather nesting material. Bird songs still dominate the sounds of early morning in the deep woodlands, but as the month’s end draws near, warblers, tanagers, thrushes and other resident species go quiet as the nesting season winds down. Young red-shouldered and broad-winged hawks are now patrolling the woodland edges. The very first of the year’s migrant shorebirds are heading south, and blackbirds again begin to build in flocks. Insects July is high time to find a virtual cornucopia of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. Flashy swallowtails, sulphurs, azures, and fritillaries adorn the heads of grassland wildflowers. The airspace above wetlands, ponds and lakes is a flurry of wings with skimmers, dashers, darners, forktails, and pondhawk dragonflies and damselflies mating and catching small insect prey.
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By the end of July, warm evenings bring on the trilling and buzzing serenades of katydids and grasshoppers. Wildflowers The stunning colors of large rosemallow and pickerelweed flowers adorn the edges of wetlands and ponds. Milkweed – the host plant of the monarch butterfly – begins to explode its crown of pink flowers. Large fields hold tall stands of purple ironweed and its look-alike Joe-pye weed, purple coneflower, Queen Anne’s lace, all important plants for nectaring insects. Jewelweed flourishes in vast clumps in sunlit patches of woodlands and woodland edges. By the end of July, early goldenrod, first of many goldenrods to bloom, becomes a harbinger of autumn as it adds touches of bright yellow to shady open places along parkways. Mammals Male white-tailed deer antlers finish their rapid growth this month, but remain covered in soft velvet, while the fawn’s spots begin to fade as summer passes.
The Gift of Nature When did you first experience nature in Cleveland Metroparks? When a chickadee landed on your hand at Brecksville Nature Center? When you observed a great blue heron at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation? Or went on your first night hike? Cleveland Metroparks outdoor experiences division helps people of all ages find their personal connection with nature every day. Through a gift to the Outdoor Education Fund, you can help Cleveland Metroparks provide outdoor education programs now and in the future. Contributions to Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Education Fund support special exhibits, programs, resource materials and equipment to help provide outstanding opportunities for all ages to experience the natural world through outdoor learning. Gifts may be designated to support programs throughout the Park District, or for specific education facilities and activities. Contributions to the outdoor education fund are also a great way to honor your favorite nature enthusiast or remember a loved one. To make a gift, visit clevelandmetroparks.com, select donate and the Outdoor Education Fund. Or send a check payable to Cleveland Metroparks to: Gift and Donor Development, Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44144. Please specify the Outdoor Education Fund and location or program you would like to support. For more information about including the Outdoor Education Fund in your estate plans, or to discuss other kinds of giving, please contact Karen Kannenberg, CFRE, manager of gift and donor development, at 216-635-3217 or kjk@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Great blue heron
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Cleveland’s Beach Bathhouses
Bathhouse on Lake Erie 1907
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t the turn of the twentieth century, bathhouses were a necessity at Cleveland beaches. Beachgoers walked or rode a streetcar to the beach and needed a place to change and store their belongings while they went swimming. Edgewater and Gordon Parks, run by the City of Cleveland, were popular swimming beaches equipped with bathhouses. In 1902, a 400-room bathhouse was constructed on the beach at Gordon Park. Patrons could rent a changing room for five cents a day. They could also rent a swimsuit for an additional five cents. This wooden bathhouse burned and was rebuilt several times through the years. Finally, during the Great Depression, Works Project Administration workers built a brick bathhouse farther inland to provide facilities for the beach and the baseball fields at Gordon Park. By that time however, most people arrived to the
beach in automobiles and bathhouses had fallen out of favor. Beach goers also had to cross the road on an elevated stairway to get to the water which was inconvenient. Eventually the bathhouse closed and was later reopened by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History as a Trailside Museum in the 1940s and became home to the Cleveland Aquarium in 1954. The aquarium closed in 1985, but the building still stands (with an octagonal addition from 1967) on the south side of the freeway in Gordon Park. Edgewater Beach often attracted over 10,000 people on a hot summer day and a grand bathhouse in the Spanish mission style was built there in 1914. It contained over 600 changing rooms as well as two boy’s locker rooms, an open pavilion and a restaurant. Unlike earlier bathhouses that rented changing rooms for the day, the new facility provided suitcases for people to
store their clothes in thus freeing up the room for another bather. The bathhouse closed about 1935 and was torn down in the 1950s. An interesting newspaper article from 1913 stated, “Two men, who had been diving under the ropes marking off the beach reserved for women and children were arrested.” Imagine having separate beaches for men and women/children. In the early 1900s, Cleveland’s beaches were popular destinations. They provided entertainment along the cool waterfront on a hot summer day. Also, many people did not have bathing facilities in their homes and used the beaches and their bathhouses as a place to get clean. Eventually the rise of automobiles and indoor plumbing eradicated the need for bathhouses and changed the way people went to the beach. Karen Lakus Historical Interpreter 5
COME OUT AND PLAY
Adventure Club
Swimming
Trade your child’s video games in for real life adventure. Enroll your child in Cleveland Metroparks Adventure Club – the only club where they can…feed a giraffe, hike, kayak, fish, play FootGolf, hand feed a chickadee, go on a hayride, meet Rangers and visit The RainForest at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Activities are available year-round.
Cleveland Metroparks offers swimming at five guarded locations.
Upgrade your child’s experience for $30 and receive…
• Official T-shirt • Official passport • Member e-newsletter • Access to member website
• Opportunity to
participate in exclusive events
Guarded swimming hours and dates: Edgewater Beach, Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August; following second Sunday in August, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends only through Labor Day)
Adventure Club premium events: July: Edgewater cabana party with kids yoga at Edgewater Live August: Free one hour boat rental at Hinckley Lake September: Behind-the-scenes at Professor Wylde’s Animal Show* at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo October: One free hayride ticket at Mill Stream Run Reservation November: Exclusive nature hike at North Chagrin Reservation* December: Ranger headquarters tour at Rocky River Reservation
2016 events to be announced soon! Register your child today at clevelandmetroparks.com/adventure Events subject to change. * Advance registration required.
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Huntington Beach, Huntington Reservation, Bay Village – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August; following second Sunday in August, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends only through Labor Day) Hinckley Lake, Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August) Ledge Pool & Recreation Area, Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Township (daily pool admission fee or season pass access) – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through Aug. 16) Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation, Berea – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (through second Sunday in August) Lifeguards are on-duty during dates and hours listed for these guarded swimming areas.
COME OUT AND PLAY
Ledge Pool, Hinckley Reservation
Sweet Summer Fun Buzzards Landing • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Hinckley Lake Spillway Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Twp. eats and treats • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Edgewater Beach Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland e55 on the lake • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. E. 55th Street Marina Lakefront Reservation, Clevelan The Hut at Huntington • 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation , Bay Village Ledge Rock Café • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation, Hinckley Twp. The Pier Grill• 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Edgewater Beach Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland Quarry Rock Café • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation , Berea Stay cool at Cleveland Metroparks swimming areas, and enjoy a snack after your swim. Visitors can also rent a paddleboat or kayak at Wallace Lake.
Get With the Program – the Walking Works Program Get an early start on earning your 2015 Walking Works shield. Now through October, hike at least eight of 13 designated Walking Works trails on your own – any time – it’s fun and easy. This year take an easy hike in Bedford, Big Creek, Garfield Park, Huntington, Ohio & Erie Canal and West Creek reservations. Moderate walkers can hit the trails in Brecksville, Euclid Creek, Hinckley, North Chagrin and South Chagrin reservations. Those looking for a difficult hike will appreciate the challenging hikes in Mill Stream Run and Rocky River reservations. After completing each walk, sign and date your Walking Works form. Complete eight walks and return your form to Cleveland Metroparks to receive this year’s Walking Works shield and a voucher good for a free picnic lunch for four at Wayside Furniture Café. Want to walk with others while learning about the natural features of the trails? Naturalist-led hikes along the designated trails will be available June through October. Look for naturalist-led walks starting on page 17. For a list of the designated hikes and directions, and to download the Walking Works form visit clevelandmetroparks.com. Walking Works forms are also available at Cleveland Metroparks Nature Centers. Presented by Medical Mutual
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704 or@clevelandmetroparks.com clevelandmetroparks.com/or Lisa Toth, Volunteer
Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Our professionally trained staff has the ability to make equipment adaptations. Most programs are accessible to anyone who would like to participate. For further information regarding program accessibility or to schedule an accessible custom program, call 216-341-1704.
I took my first class with Outdoor Recreation about 8 or 9 years ago. It was a Kayak 1 class at Hinckley Lake, and it was great. I wanted to get more involved with Cleveland Metroparks somehow. I had seen something in the Emerald Necklace noting they were looking for volunteers for their Trail Monitor program. I started volunteering that spring. An opportunity to volunteer with Outdoor Recreation came up, and that’s when I started to assist with their programs. The first class I volunteered to help with was a kayak class, and immediately I was hooked; I wanted to help all the time! At the next class, I received training to be a safety boater. Part of being trained as a safety boater means you have to be able to get back in your kayak in any water condition from any water depth, so you can assist others. I can tell you it’s a lot of work getting in and out of your kayak for a couple of hours, but it’s a lot of fun. As a safety boater with Outdoor Recreation, I have learned how to become a better paddler. I even had the opportunity to learn how to stand up paddleboard. Trimming tree branches from a kayak, paddling at night, and assisting with fishing programs among others have allowed me to meet some of the most awesome people along the way. I thank Cleveland Metroparks for letting me help them and giving me the opportunity to Come Out and Play!
PADDLESPORTS & BOATING All boating programs are funded in part through a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft.
Hocking Hills and Lake Hope Adventure Weekend Enjoy a relaxing weekend of adventure. Day excursions include kayaking on Lake Hope, exploring the natural areas of Hocking Hills, night hikes, and evening campfire clinics. Late fee after June 21. Adults Pre-trip: June 29 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation July 10 – 12 (all day) Fee: $150 (includes camping/park fees, kayaking/ camping equipment, transportation)
Lisa Toth Volunteer
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
Rivergate Kayak Tours
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour
Discover downtown from a new perspective and gain an appreciation of Cleveland’s historical past during this miniworkout. Previous paddling experience recommended. Late fee after June 30, July 10 & 28, and August 7 & 25 respectively.
Enhance your mind, body and soul during this full body workout increasing your SUPing skills and discovering a new perspective of downtown. Late fee after July 13 and August 17 respectively. Prerequisite: You must be able to stand on a SUP while paddling.
14 years & over with participating adult July 1 or August 5 or September 2 • 6 – 8 p.m. July 18 or August 15 • 10 a.m. – noon or 1 – 3 p.m. Rivergate Park $35 (includes boats & equipment)
14 years & over with participating adult July 21 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. August 25 • 6 – 8 p.m. Wendy Park (Lake Erie) $35 (includes board & equipment)
Stand Up Paddleboarding 1: Intro to SUP
“Try-It” Activities: Kayaking/SUPing/
Focus on equipment, basic paddling strokes, and standing on the Slacklining board. Late fee after June 24, July 8, 11, 24, 31, and August 8 & 25 Discover kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, and slacklining can respectively. be during these one hour “Try-It” sessions. 10 years & over with participating adult 10 years & over with participating adult July 2 or July 16 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. July 22 • 4 – 8 p.m. July 19 or August 1 or 16 • 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Wendy Park August 11 or September 2 • 6 – 8 p.m. $2 (includes boats & equipment) Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation August 8 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Kayaking/SUP Youth Day Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation Learn to kayak and stand up paddleboard. Late fee applies after $35 adult, $15 youth (ages 10 – 15) (includes board & equipment) July 15 and August 3 respectively. Prerequisite: Must be able to tread water in a lifejacket for four minutes.
Kayaking 1: Introduction to Kayaking
Classroom and on-the-water practice introduces you to basic paddling strokes and equipment. Late fee after June 30 and July 29 respectively. 14 years & over with participating adult July 8 or August 6 • 6 – 9 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $45 (includes boats & equipment)
Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga – Beginners Learn basic SUP techniques, then practice SUP yoga on the water with certified yoga instructor, Ann Taddeo. Develop strength, balance and flexibility. Late fee after July 7, 11, 24, and August 4, 8, 18 respectively. Adult July 15 or August 12 • 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. July 19 or August 1 or 16 • 8 – 9:45 a.m. August 26 • 6 – 7:45 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $35 (includes board & equipment)
10 – 15 years July 23 or 24 or August 11 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $50 (equipment included)
Kayaking 1 & 2: Flatwater Fundamentals Classroom and on-the-water practice introduces you to basic paddling strokes, equipment, advanced paddling techniques and self rescue skills. Late fee after July 17. 14 years & over with participating adult July 25 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $75 (includes boats & equipment)
Lake Erie Kayak Tour Paddle sit-on-top kayaks behind the breakwall to experience a new view of downtown Cleveland. Previous paddling experience recommended. Late fee after July 20. Adults July 28 • 6 – 8:30 p.m. Wendy Park $35 (includes boats & equipment)
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Youth Watersports Camp
Birding by Boat Kayak Tour
This fun-filled three-day adventure will teach you how to build a boat, learn to kayak, discover slacklining, and try stand up paddleboarding. Late fee after July 21. Prerequisites: Must be able to tread water in a lifejacket comfortably for four minutes.
Join naturalist, Jen Brumfield, to discover the birds of Lake Erie by paddling sit-on-top kayaks behind the breakwall. Previous paddling experience recommended. Late fee after August 12.
10 – 15 years July 29 – 31 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wendy Park $150 (equipment included)
Kayaking 2: Supplemental Skills Learn deep water re-entry rescue techniques and advanced paddling strokes. Prerequisite: Kayaking 1. Late fee after August 5. 14 years & over with participating adult August 13 • 6 – 9 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $40 (includes boats & equipment)
Stand Up Paddleboarding 2: Supplemental Skills Learn advanced paddling strokes, bracing, rescues, and more. Late fee after August 10. Prerequisite: SUP I: Introduction to SUP 14 years & over with participating adult August 18 • 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $35 (includes board & equipment)
Basic Sailing Course Learn to sail small 14-foot sailboats in pairs and solo with both classroom and on-water instruction. Be prepared to right a capsized boat. Boats and safety equipment provided. Registration ends August 12. 16 years & over with participating adult August 19 • 4 – 7 p.m. and August 20 & 21 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Huntington Reservation $75 (includes textbook)
LaDue Kayak Tour Strengthen your core and your senses on a relaxing kayak tour. No paddling experience required. Late fee after August 11. 14 years & over with participating adult August 19 • 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. LaDue Reservoir $40 (includes boats & equipment)
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Adults August 20 • 6 – 8:30 p.m. Wendy Park $35 (includes boats & equipment)
Whiskey Island SUP Race & Festival Race includes a 6-mile, 2-mile or kids short course for beginners and advanced racers. Reserve boards at 216-341-1704 or 216272-1504. Festival includes demos, fun races, music and more. 10 years and older with participating adult August 22 • Registration: 7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Races Start: 8:30 a.m. Registration by August 1: $40 Adults, $15 Youth (ages 10 – 14) (includes lunch and t-shirt while supplies last) After August 1: $50 Adults, $25 Youth Online registration closes 4 p.m. on August 12. Day of registration available, but doesn’t guarantee a shirt or lunch. Wendy Park
Canoeing 1 & 2: Flatwater Fundamentals Classroom and on-the-water practice introduces you to equipment, basic paddling strokes and rescues. Late fee after August 15. 14 years & over with participating adult August 23 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse, Hinckley Reservation $75 (includes boats & equipment)
Family Cuyahoga River Tour-Kayak Explore the beauty of the Upper Cuyahoga River as a family while learning essential kayaking skills. Late fee after August 21. 10 years & over with participating adult August 29 • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Upper Cuyahoga River, Eldon Russell Park $40 adults, $20 youth (ages 10 – 15) (includes boats & equipment)
BACKCOUNTRY & CAMPING Buckeye Trail Section Hike Explore sections of the Buckeye Trail the first Tuesday of the month through September with a free, fast-paced hike covering 3 – 5 miles and a backpacking skill demonstration.
OUTDOOR RECREATION 14 years & over with participating adult July 7 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hermit’s Hollow Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation Backpacking Skill: Camp Triangle/Setting up Tent August 4 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Ottawa Point Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation Backpacking Skill: Hanging a Bear Bag September 1 • 6 – 8 p.m. Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville Reservation Backpacking Skill: Using a Backpacking Stove
Minister Creek Backpacking Trip Learn about backcountry travel on this 2-night beginner backpacking trip. This field-based class includes short hikes over varied terrain. Late fee after July 27. 14 years & over with participating adult Pre-trip meeting: August 4 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Garfield Park Center Trip dates: August 14 – 16 (all day) Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania $125 (equipment available)
Family Campout at Squire’s Castle Try disc golf or slacklining, go for a night hike or relax around the bonfire. Light breakfast provided. Register by August 4. August 7 • 6 p.m. – August 8 • 11 a.m. Squire’s Castle, North Chagrin Reservation Individual: $15, Family of 2: $25, Family of 3 – 4: $40 Tent rentals (while supplies last) call 216-341-1704 Tent Rental: 2 person: $10, 4 person: $15, 6 person: $20
14 years & over with participating adult July 28 or August 25 or September 29 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. Brecksville Nature Center $15
CYCLING Mountain Bike Skills Ride Certified mountain bike coach will advance your skills and riding technique in this fun, skills based program. Bring your own bike or reserve one at 216-341-1704 (no fee). Late fee after August 19 and 26 respectively. 14 years & over with participating adult August 27 • 6 – 9 p.m. (Beginner) September 3 • 6 – 9 p.m. (Intermediate) Egbert Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation $15 (includes equipment)
CLIMBING Climb the Ledge Youth Climb on natural rock at Hinckley Reservation while learning proper climbing techniques, knots and how to talk the climbing lingo. Try slacklining and enjoy a hike through Whipp’s Ledges. Late fee after July 8. 10 – 15 years July 16 • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Top O’ Ledges Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation $50 (equipment included)
Appalachian Trail Backpacking Trip Grab your hiking boots for a 4-day backpacking excursion through varying terrain and elevation changes with mileage between 5 – 8 miles a day. Late fee after September 16. Adults Pre-trip meeting: September 24, 6 – 9 p.m. Garfield Park Center Trip dates: October 1 – 4 (all day) Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia $180 (equipment and transportation provided)
SKILLS & ADVENTURE Yoga and Hike Hike and pause at scenic locations with certified yoga instructor, Kim Scott Sowinski. Reduce chances for injury and strengthen muscles. Yoga mats provided, but can bring your own. Registration ends July 24, August 17, and September 21 respectively.
MULTI-SPORTS Ledges to Lake Adventure Start with a 3.5-mile run, paddle 1.5 laps around Hinckley Lake in a kayak and finish with a 9-mile bike ride. Reserve kayaks for $10, 216-341-1704. Online registration closes 4:30 p.m. on September 11. Day of registration available. 10 years and older with participating adult September 19 • Registration: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Race Start: 9 a.m. (Boat drop-off area closes at 8:30 a.m.) Registration by September 1: Individual – $55, Team – $80, Relay – $100 (includes t-shirt while supplies last) After September 1: Individual – $75, Team – $100, Relay – $120 Spillway Picnic Area, Hinckley Reservation Custom programs for your group are available. Contact us weekdays from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to find out more: 216-341-1704 11
Tees 2 for $30! Save $10 on the purchase of 2 or more tees* All of our $20 tees will be 2 for $30 this month. You pick the colors and styles that work for you. Keep one and give one as a gift, or just keep them both! We’ve got an amazing selection of recreation and fashion tees from biking, kayaking, rowing and running – we’ve got you covered. *Offer valid when you purchase 2 participating $20 tees. Offer cannot be combined with any other purchase or promotion.
LOCATIONS/HOURS Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store 1 West Drive Hinckley Township 330-278-2160
Daily: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Rental hours 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511
Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Monday – Saturday:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
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Watershed Stewardship Center Parma 440-253-2170 Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday: Noon – 4:30 p.m.
CLEVELAND METROPARKS GOLF
Pro Tip of the Month
Golf History
Widen Your Arc to Increase Your Distance
Big Met Golf Course
The wider the arc of your takeaway, the greater the club head speed. To create a wider swing arc and start hitting the golf ball further, you need to take the club away slowly, and make sure that the club head stays low to the ground for the first 8 – 12 inches of the backswing.
The first Cleveland Metroparks golf course, Little Met (originally named Course Number 2), was built as a temporary golf course in 1924. Its purpose was to stimulate interest as well as to satisfy the desire of anxious golfers prior to the opening of Big Met (originally named Course Number One) in 1926. Golfers jammed Big Met, the westside’s first public 18 hole golf course, with over 75,000 rounds played in 1927.
One of the main reasons many golfers have a backswing that is too narrow is because they pick the club up when they are taking it back, and as a result too much weight remains on their left side, resulting in the inability to create a wide takeaway. If the length of your swing arc is too short, your tendency will be to overwork your hands on the downswing in an effort to create additional swing speed. If you start your takeaway slow and low to the ground, then when the club reaches hip high the toe of the club will be pointing to the sky, and your arms will be extended in a comfortable manner. John Dorsey PGA Professional, Big Met Golf Course
Big Met circa 1928-1932
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course 18 holes, par 71 and driving range Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road, Brecksville 440-526-4285 Manakiki Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Big Met Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park 440-331-1070
Shawnee Hills Golf Course 18 holes, par 71, 9 holes par 3 course and driving range Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road, Bedford 440-232-7184 Seneca Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 18 holes, par 71 Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway, Broadview Heights 440-526-0043
A Course For Every Golfer
Little Met Golf Course 9 holes, par 34 Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road, Cleveland 216-941-9672 Mastick Woods Golf Course 9 holes, par 31 Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road, Cleveland 216-267-5626 Washington Golf Course 9 holes, par 29 and driving range Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Boulevard, Village of Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864 13
ZOO NEWS all photos courtesy of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Roots of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Stretch Back to 1880s
1910 Postcard of Waterfowl Lake
Cleveland Metroparks is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017, but did you know Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is even older than that? It’s true! The Zoo was founded in 1882 when philanthropist Jeptha Wade donated 73 acres and 14 deer to the city of Cleveland. His gift created Wade Park and what would eventually become the Cleveland Zoo. Like many other developing cities during that time period, zoos were originally managed by the city government just like any other local park. The Cleveland Zoo didn’t become part of Cleveland Metroparks until 1970! Spanning parts of three centuries the Zoo has gone through a lot of changes, most significantly, a move across town in 1907 to make way for construction of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The Zoo was actually split between Wade Park and Brookside Park from1908 until 1914 when the last animals, a group of bears, was moved to the West Side. The city engineer who recommended Brookside Park as the new location for the Zoo was none other than William Stinchcomb, who would go on to help found Cleveland Metroparks and serve as its first executive director from 1917 until 1957. He couldn’t have known that decades later both the Zoo and Brookside Park would become part of the Park District.
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Here are a few other little known facts from the Zoo’s history: • The first lions to live at the Zoo were donated by the owners of a traveling circus in 1901. • The first Asian elephant, Minnie, arrived soon after in 1907. • In 1911, the city used portions of Brookside Park to grow food, including oats and corn, for the Zoo’s animals. • In 1927, a Cleveland businessman helped arrange for a permanent home for legendary sled-dog Balto and six of his teammates at the Zoo. The famous dogs had helped save the town of Nome, Alaska in 1925 by pulling a sled carrying medicine to treat a diphtheria outbreak. Balto and his teammates lived out the rest of their days at the Zoo. Balto died in 1933 and his body was mounted and sent to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where it is still part of the collection. Today, you can see a statue of Balto outside Wolf Wilderness. • Cleveland’s former May Co. department store bought the first monkeys to inhabit the Zoo’s Monkey Island, and several of the store’s officials were on hand for the exhibit’s grand opening in 1936. • The Cleveland Museum of Natural History managed the Zoo for the City of Cleveland from 1940 to 1957.
ZOO NEWS • A professional exhibition football game between the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers was held in 1949 to raise money for the Zoo. The game, held at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, ended in a tie, but raised $25,000 for the Zoo. • The Zoo’s collection of fish increased tremendously in 1985 when the former Cleveland Aquarium on East 72nd Street closed and donated its animals to the Zoo.
Penguin Shores
Boo at the Zoo Tickets Go on Sale Monday, August 17
through September 30
What are you going as for Halloween? It’s not too early to start planning your costume and thinking spooky for this year’s Boo at the Zoo!
Have you been to visit Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s ambassadors for the Year of Clean Water yet? We’re not talking about diplomats in suits, but six African penguins visiting the Zoo in Cleveland at Penguin Shores.
Tickets will be available on the Zoo’s website and at the Zoo Box Office. This year, Boo at the Zoo is scheduled for October 15 –18 and 22 –25. Several nights sold out during last year’s event, so get your tickets early!
Sly, Sal, South, Squirt, Seatab and Missy are ambassadors for conservation as part of the Zoo’s contribution to the Cleveland Water Alliance and Sustainable Cleveland’s Year of Clean Water, and their seasonal exhibit is free with regular Zoo admission. African penguins are native to the rocky coastline and islands of South Africa. They are well-adapted to swimming and fishing in the cold water off the South African coast. They eat anchovies, sardines and other small fish species. They are classified as “endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, mainly due to the commercial overfishing of their primary prey species and environmental damage from the oil industry. The Penguin Shores exhibit explains how pollution from plastics and destruction of habitat are affecting penguin species in the wild. Penguin Shores is presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s.
For the most up-to-date Zoo information: Clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo 216-661-6500 15
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Space STEM Camp
Monday through Friday, July 6 – 10 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $306 For ages 9 –12 (completed grades 3 –6) Registration required.
Family Rocket Night
Saturday, July 25 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Fee: $12/adult; $6/child ages 5+ each rocket $25 (includes dinner) Learn about aerodynamics with some cool demos, work together to build and launch your own rocket, enjoy a pizza dinner and even take a look through the telescopes (weather permitting). Registration is required. For individuals or groups of all ages.
Nature Nuts Preschool Camps
Mondays through Thursdays July 13 – 16; July 27 – 30 (August dates available) 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Fee: $135 (10% member discount) For potty-trained children ages 3 – 5. Registration required.
Log Cabin Kindercamps
Tuesdays through Thursdays July 21 – 23; July 28 – 30 (August dates available) 9 a.m. – noon or 1 – 4 p.m. Fee: $150 (10% member discount) For ages 5 – 6. Registration required.
Walter R. Schuele Planetarium Schedule is subject to some variability. Call 440-871-2900 to confirm programming. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. Twinkle Tots 11:30 a.m. Stellar Stars 1 p.m. You-niverse 2 p.m. You-niverse 4 p.m. Our Place in Space
Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. Our Place in Space 1 p.m. You-niverse 2 p.m. You-niverse 4 p.m. Chasing the Ghost Particle
Twinkle Tots
Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. Twinkle Tots 11:30 a.m. Stellar Stars 12:30 p.m. Our Place in Space 1:30 p.m. You-niverse 2:30 p.m. You-niverse 3:30 p.m. Chasing the Ghost Particle
Full Dome Feature Show: Chasing the Ghost Particle
Recommended for ages 0 – 3. Fee: $2
Learn about neutrinos and how they’re being used to explore the most extreme places in the Universe like exploding stars and black holes. Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for pre-teens through adults. Fee: $5
Stellar Stars
Recommended for ages 3 – 7. Fee: $3
SkyQuest: Back to the Moon for Good
The You-niverse
For families with children of all ages. Fee: $3
Full Dome Children’s Feature Show: Our Place in Space
Explore the cause of day and night, the importance of our star the Sun, the beauty of the constellations and the variety of objects that make up the Universe. Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for children ages 3+. Fee: $5
July 2, 9, 16, 18, 23 and 30 at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a program about the battle for the $20 million Google Lunar X prize which has teams working to land a robot safely on Mars and complete a list of tasks. Following the show, join in a question and answer session about solar system exploration. Telescope viewing follows, cloud cover permitting. Program is approximately 45 minutes. Recommended for pre-teens through adults. Fee: $5
Please note: Tickets for all planetarium shows available at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the program begins. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis and must be purchased more than 5 minutes prior to show time. Late admittance to planetarium programs is not permitted. No food or drink is permitted in the Schuele Planetarium.
Visit www.lensc.org for complete information
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Wildlife Rehabilitation • Nature & Science Education • Planetarium 28728 Wolf Road, Bay Village, OH 44140 • 440-871-2900 • www.lensc.org Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is an independent nonprofit affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks and receives public support with local tax dollars from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, to preserve and enrich our region’s cultural heritage. 16 Emerald Necklace July 2015
JULY PROGRAMS BY DATE July 1 • Wednesday
July 12 • Sunday
July 23 • Thursday
BCR CWC CWC CWC HiR LR RRR RRNC RRNC
BrR HiR LR RRR WSC
GPC LR
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Pond Dipping Drop-by Hunt of the Month Art Collages CanalWay Storytime Under the Big Moon Senior Gentle Yoga Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series Samuel J. Francazio Gallery Wall Discovering Nature: Dragonflies
July 2 • Thursday GPC LR RRNC WCR
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Summer Dancing Series: Latin Dance Edgewater LIVE Things with Wings Red, White and Blue Hike
July 3 • Friday BNC ECR
• Emerald Necklace Hikers • Euclid Beach LIVE
July 4 • Saturday BrR BNC GPC NCNC OECR RRR RRNC RRNC
• Emerald Necklace Art Club: Optional Holiday Meeting • Emerald Necklace Hikers • Fourth of Jewel-Eye • American Babies • MAPS Bird Banding • Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market • Red, White and Blue Hike • Roots, Rocks and a River
July 5 • Sunday RRNC WCR
• River Poets • What Floats Your Boat?
July 6 • Monday NCNC ZOO ZOO
• North Chagrin Nature Photography Club • Nature Play Camp • Summer Day Camp
July 7 • Tuesday BNC CWC RRNC WCR
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Hiking for the Young at Heart CanalWay Storytime at Night Nature Baby Leafy Tree ID
July 8 • Wednesday LR RRR
• Senior Gentle Yoga • Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series
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Get Out… Voyageur Canoe Paddle Citizens Cinema at Sunset Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Tea Field Ecology: Urban Ecosystems
July 13 • Monday Off Site • Urban Explorations: Group Plan Buildings and Cleveland Public Library NCR • A Day Away Mini Camp RRNC • Cuyahoga Astronomical Association ZOO • Nature Play Camp ZOO • Summer Day Camp
July 14 • Tuesday NCNC
• Snail Slide
July 15 • Wednesday BR LR LR LR RRR
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Flowers and ‘Flies Young Explorers Senior Gentle Yoga Wednesday Dusk Walk Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series
July 16 • Thursday Off Site • Urban Explorations: Great Lakes Exposition Hike and Cleveland Public Library BCR • Reptile Romp GPC • Summer Dancing Series: Afrika Drum Circle LR • Edgewater LIVE
July 17 • Friday AR CWC ECR HiR WCR
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Grasshopper Hop Evening Cart Tour Euclid Beach LIVE Extreme Hiking Genius Olympics
July 18 • Saturday AR CWC ECR LR LAL NCR RRR SCR WCR WCR
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A Day in the Life of Euclid Creek Acoustic Player’s Circle A Day in the Life of Euclid Creek Look Around Lakefront Nature Writing: Fauna Footwear Junior Naturalist: Slimy and Scaly Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market • Evening of Play • Go Fish! • Creation Myths Campfire
July 9 • Thursday
July 19 • Sunday
CWC GPC HiR LR WSC WCR
BrR CWC CWC RRNC RRNC SCR WCR
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Cart Tour and Cookies Summer Dancing Series: Latin Dance Evening Pontoon Float Edgewater LIVE Water Quality Exploration Connecting Trails Hike
July 10 • Friday CWC CWC ECR RRR
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Teddy Bear Picnic Day Summer Evening Stroll Euclid Beach LIVE Cedar Valley Square Dance
July 11 • Saturday BrR HiR LR LAL NCNC NCNC OECR RRR
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RRR RRNC RRNC SCR SCR SCR WSC
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Wilderness Skills: Fire Building Voyageur Canoe Paddle Log Cabin Make & Take Cleveland Natural Science Club Pop-up Library Dog Hike MAPS Bird Banding Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market Hikathon Dealing with Deer in the Garden Samuel J. Francazio Abstract Nature Nature Journaling Second Saturday Storytelling Evening Waterfall Climb Dragonfly PondWatch
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Family Creek Exploration Towpath Dog Walk Sunday Cart Tour A Changing Season Hike School of the Wilds West Snakes at Jackson! Build a Bird
• Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance • Edgewater LIVE
July 24 • Friday CWC CWC CWC ECR HiR RRR
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Stroller School Cart Tour and Cookies Bats along the Canal Euclid Beach LIVE Voyageur Canoe Paddle – Evening Paddle Cedar Valley Square Dance
July 25 • Saturday BeR BNC CWC CWC LAL LAL NCR OECR RRR RRR WCR
• Woodlands of Bedford: Tinker’s Creek Stream Walk • Morning on the Prairie • Butterfly Blooms • Bike the Canal • Butterflies and Moths in Colored Pencil • Moth Night Out • High Mileage Trek- Summer • MAPS Bird Banding • Olmsted Historical Society: Frostville Farmers Market • Hikathon • Beat the Heat Hike
July 26 • Sunday HiR MSRR NCR RRNC RRNC WSC
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Family Kayaking Voyageur Canoe Paddle Spider Spying Dragonfly and Damsel Fly Survey River Readers Insect Hunt
July 27 • Monday NCR ZOO ZOO
• A Day Away Mini Camp • Nature Play Camp • Summer Day Camp
July 29 • Wednesday CWC LR RRR WSC
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Youth Outdoors Volunteer Orientation Senior Gentle Yoga Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series Water Writes
July 30 • Thursday GPC RRNC LR
• Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance • Mosses, Lichens and Ferns • Edgewater LIVE
July 31 • Friday CWC ECR HiR WCR
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Preschool: Birds in the Valley Euclid Beach LIVE Evening Kayak Float Blue Moon Hike
July 20 • Monday BWR HiR NCR NCNC RRNC ZOO ZOO
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An Evening Stroll with Nature American Red Cross Juior Lifeguarding A Day Away Mini Camp North Chagrin Nature Photography Club Little Explorers Nature Play Camp Summer Day Camp
July 21 • Tuesday NCR
• Concert in the Park
July 22 • Wednesday LR RRR RRNC
• Senior Gentle Yoga • Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series • Beat the Heat Hike
(AR) Acacia Reservation (BeR) Bedford Reservation (BCR) Big Creek Reservation (BWR) Bradley Woods Reservation (BrR) Brecksville Reservation (BNC) Brecksville Nature Center (BR) Brookside Reservation (CWC) CanalWay Center (ECR) Euclid Creek Reservation (GPC) Garfield Park Center (GPR) Garfield Park Reservation (HiR) Hinckley Reservation (HuR) Huntington Reservation (LR) Lakefront Reservation (LAL) Look About Lodge (MSRR) Mill Stream Run Reservation (NCR) North Chagrin Reservation (NCNC) North Chagrin Nature Center (OECR) Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation (RRR) Rocky River Reservation (RRNC) Rocky River Nature Center (SCR) South Chagrin Reservation (WR) Washington Reservation (WSC) Watershed Stewardship Center (WCR) West Creek Reservation
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JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Cleveland Metroparks Maps Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for maps of Cleveland Metroparks 18 reservations.
Off Site Programs 13 • Monday Urban Explorations: Group Plan Buildings and Cleveland Public Library
Doug Kusak takes a step back to Cleveland’s 1903 Group Plan – one of the most complete civiccenter plans for a major city. We’ll also delve deeper and go behind the scenes at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch. 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: 8 years & over (under 18 with adult) Fee: $5 Terrain: paved, some steps, 1.5 miles Register by phone or online beginning July 1
16 • Thursday Urban Explorations: Great Lakes Exposition Hike and Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland’s biggest party was on a lakefront garbage dump and Doug Kusak wants you to see how it looks today. It’s a hike with history. We’ll also see Expo artifacts and delve deeper behind the scenes at Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch. 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: 8 years & over (under 18 years with adult) Fee: $5 Terrain: paved, some steps, 3 miles Register by phone or online beginning July 1
A Day in the Life of Euclid Creek
Saturday, July 18 Ages: adults, teens with adult Register by July 16 for lunch at Wildwood Park. Register online or by phone. 440-887-1968 We’ll start in Acacia Reservation and end at Wildwood Park, Euclid Creek Reservation, and see how Euclid Creek has changed since last year’s event. Demonstrations related to water quality monitoring provided. Join us at just one location or the entire day as we follow the creek from its headwaters to Lake Erie. 9 – 10 a.m. Cedar Road parking lot • Acacia Reservation Learn about water chemistry sampling. 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Highland Picnic Area • Euclid Creek Reservation Discover the world of macroinvertebrates and why they are a good measure of stream habitat quality. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Wildwood Park • Euclid Creek Reservation See a demonstration of electrofishing, a technique used to assess fish populations including numbers and species, and see some of the fish living in Euclid Creek. Afterwards, enjoy a light lunch while hearing about the day’s results and the health of Euclid Creek.
Cleveland Metroparks Reservations
Acacia Reservation 17 • Friday Grasshopper Hop
Today, we’ll ask: Are you a grasshopper? Join us as we hear a story, grab some nets and catch some grasshoppers to figure out the answer. This program is sure to be fun for bug-loving children! 10 – 11:15 a.m. Cedar Road parking lot Ages: 3 – 7 years with adult Terrain: rolling hills, tall grass 0.25 mile 440-473-3370
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Group Programming For information on group programs, call any Cleveland Metroparks nature or visitor center.
Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Recreation is yearround. For details about trips, skill classes or other recreational activities, visit clevelandmetroparks.com/or.
JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION
Euclid Creek, Euclid Creek Reservation
Bedford Reservation 25 • Saturday Woodlands of Bedford: Tinker’s Creek Stream Walk
Join Volunteer Naturalist Fred Losi on the 31st annual in-stream exploration of the Great Gorge of Tinker’s Creek. Wear wettable shoes and clothing as we will traverse the stream, floodplain and nearby habitats of remote areas. Bring a lunch and water. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hemlock Creek Picnic Area Terrain: generally flat, wet, expect muddy conditions Registration required 216-341-3152
Big Creek Reservation 1 • Wednesday Pond Dipping Drop-by
Drop by the wetlands near the Prehistoric Play Pit on the Lake to Lake Trail to examine life below water. We’ll provide nets to observe aquatic animals up close, and then release them unharmed. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lake to Lake Trail Eastland Road Trailhead 440-887-1968
16 • Thursday Reptile Romp
Learn about this fascinating class of animals on a family-friendly hike. We will discuss snakes and turtles and their ecological and evolutionary importance, as well as how to identify some species common in Cleveland Metroparks. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike, sponsored by Medical Mutual. Noon – 1:30 p.m. Beyer’s Pond parking lot Terrain: easy, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968
Bradley Woods Reservation 20 • Monday An Evening Stroll with Nature
Had a long day at work and need a little nature in your life? Join a naturalist for an evening stroll. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bunns Lake Trailhead Terrain: Mostly flat, 0.5 mile 440-734-6660
Brecksville Reservation 4 • Saturday Emerald Necklace Art Club: Optional Holiday Meeting
Draw and paint with us! Members of the Emerald Necklace Art Club bring their favorite medium and appreciate the signs of the season. Sign up at clevelandmetroparks. com/enartclub 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages: adult
11 • Saturday Wilderness Skills: Fire Building
We’ll learn to build a “teepee” and “log cabin” fire in addition to various techniques to help start a campfire. 1 – 3 p.m. Meadows Picnic Area Ages: adult Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile Register online beginning June 22 440-526-1012
12 • Sunday Get Out…
…and get active. Join us for a hike on the trails in Brecksville Reservation. Over the next several months, we’ll add more distance to this hiking series. 2 – 4 p.m. Plateau Picnic Area Ages: adult Terrain: moderate, hills, 4.5 miles 440-526-1012
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Brecksville Reservation continued
insects and birds attracted to it. 9 – 10 a.m. Ages: adult Terrain: flat, 1 mile
19 • Sunday Family Creek Exploration
There is an amazing variety of life in our creeks. Bring your family to catch (and release) some of these aquatic critters. Be prepared to get wet. 1:30 – 3 p.m. Plateau Picnic Area Ages: 5 years & over with adult 440-526-1012
Brecksville Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville 440-526-1012
3 • Friday Emerald Necklace Hikers
Don’t feel comfortable navigating the trails on your own? Join us for this monthly hike to explore the Emerald Necklace, get some exercise and enjoy each other’s company. There will be plenty of hills and a creek crossing as we hike through the heart of the reservation. 10 a.m. – noon Ages: adult Terrain: several hills, up to 4 miles
4 • Saturday Emerald Necklace Hikers (see 7/3 for details)
7 • Tuesday Hiking for the Young at Heart
Hike the Deer Lick Cave Trail. This scenic trail crosses ravines and creeks. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike, sponsored by Medical Mutual. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages: adult Terrain: moderate, hills, 4 miles
25 • Saturday Morning on the Prairie
Join Naturalist Kathy Schmidt to view the changing beauty and variety of plants in this early morning stroll through the prairie. We’ll also search for the myriad of 20 Emerald Necklace July 2015
Brookside Reservation 15 • Wednesday Flowers and ‘Flies
Discover July wildflowers and their dazzling butterfly visitors on this hike around Brookside Reservation. Naturalist Mark Warman will lead you on an identification exploration of our fascinating butterflies and their favorite flowers. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Brookside Valley Event Site Ages: families Terrain: off-trail, easy, 1 mile 440-887-1968
CanalWay Center Open Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. 4524 E. 49th St. Cuyahoga Hts. 216-206-1000 Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
1 • Wednesday Hunt of the Month
It’s the middle of summer and the sun is out. Come discover the suns hiding throughout CanalWay Center. See how many you can find, then go for a hike in the sunshine. Through July 31. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun.
7 • Tuesday (see 7/1 for details) 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Ages: families
Come lead, play and sing along with or just enjoy songs based on a theme that changes each month. This month’s theme: Player’s Choice. 1 – 3 p.m.
9 • Thursday
19 • Sunday
CanalWay Storytime at Night
Cart Tour and Cookies
Have you wanted to walk to the end of our trail, but the distance was too far? Or wondered about the history of the area? Our cart will take you north on the trail and focus on the cultural history of our reservation. Refreshments when you return. 10 – 11 a.m. or noon – 1 p.m. Fee: $5 Register beginning July 1
10 • Friday National Teddy Bear Picnic Day
Celebrate Teddy Bear Picnic day with us! Pack a lunch, blanket and your favorite teddy bear and come to the park. We’ll enjoy a relaxing walk with our furry friends and then have lunch while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. 10:30 a.m. – noon Ages: 8 years & under with adult Terrain: easy, paved, 1 mile Summer Evening Stroll
Stroll along the Towpath Trail to enjoy the sights and sounds of evening insects and look for wonderful wildflowers. Katydids and cicadas will sing for us as we walk amongst the Queen Anne’s lace and milkweed blossoms. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Terrain: easy, 1 hill, 2 miles
17 • Friday
Art Collages
Evening Cart Tour
Art and nature mingle in the collages Nancy MacDermott. See her handmade papers combined with natural objects and pigments – all in upcycled frames. Through June 31. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Sat. Noon – 5 p.m. Sun.
Join our naturalist on an evening cart tour along Ohio & Erie Canal. We’ll look for signs of wildlife that roam in the evening hours and discuss the animals both past and present that call the canal home. 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fee: $5 Register online beginning July 1
CanalWay Storytime
Join us to hear stories about bears! Bring your favorite teddy bear and join us for this furry storytime at CanalWay Center. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages: 6 years & under with adult
18 • Saturday Acoustic Players Circle
Players, singers and listeners will enjoy acoustic music in a relaxed, informal, family-friendly setting.
Towpath Dog Walk
Take a morning walk with your dog in the Cuyahoga Valley before the heat of the day. Remember to bring water and bags to pick up after your pet. Dogs must be leashed. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Terrain: paved, one hill, 2 miles Sunday Cart Tour
Spend a part of your Sunday afternoon exploring the Cuyahoga Valley via golf cart. We’ll find the shadiest patches of our portion of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath and enjoy a glass of lemonade upon our return. 1 – 2:15 p.m. Fee: $5 Register online beginning July 1
24 • Friday Stroller School
In the summer when it’s hot, many of us find ourselves enjoying cool and refreshing water. Bring the little ones to the park to learn about the wet and wonderful qualities of water. Come prepared to get a little wet too. 10 – 11 a.m. Ages: 3 years & under with adult Terrain: paved trail, 1 hill, 1 mile Cart Tour and Cookies (see 7/9 for details)
1 – 2 p.m. or 3 – 4 p.m. Bats Along the Canal
Come to Ohio & Erie Canal to watch bats dine on bugs. One of Ohio’s nocturnal animals, bats have some amazing adaptations. Grab a lawn chair or blanket and join us as we discuss the life of bats. 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. Register by phone or online beginning July 1
JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION
Euclid Beach LIVE at Euclid Beach, Euclid Creek Reservation
25 • Saturday Butterfly Blooms
Butterflies are amazing insects enjoyed by people of all ages. Join Naturalist Sarah Dudziak to identify some of the most common species and learn how to encourage them to come to your garden. Optional insect hunt after indoor presentation. 10:30 a.m. – noon Terrain: (optional) some gravel paths, 0.5 – 1 mile Bike the Canal
Join us for a Saturday afternoon along Ohio & Erie Canal. We‘ll bike from CanalWay Center along the towpath to CVNP Canal Exploration Center. We’ll have a chance to look around before biking back to CanalWay. 1 – 6 p.m. Terrain: hills, 12 miles Register by phone or online starting June 20
29 • Wednesday Youth Outdoors Volunteer Orientation
Share your interest in outdoor recreation with urban youth from Cleveland. We are looking for adults to assist with hands-on experiences such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature exploration. 7 – 9 p.m. Register online by July 26 216-206-1010
31 • Friday Preschool: Birds in the Valley
Bring your preschooler down to CanalWay to discover the birds that live in the valley. We’ll learn about herons, woodpeckers, swallows, ducks and eagles. We will learn where they find food, what their beaks look like and how they use them. 10 – 11 a.m. Ages: 2 – 5 years with adult Register online beginning July 1
Euclid Beach LIVE Fridays, Through August 14 • 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Euclid Creek Park • Euclid Creek Reservation Each Friday this summer celebrate family and community. Come out for a picnic in the park with live entertainment, food trucks and games. Bands July 3 • Kinsman Dazz Band featuring Remixx (R&B) July 10 • Forecast (Jazz Fusion) July 17 • The Sloppy Joe Band (60s,70s, 80s Rock) July 24 • Hubbs Groove (R&B, Jazz) July 31 • Eddie & the Edsels (Oldies) 216-635-3200 Euclid Beach is located off Lake Shore Blvd., between E. 156 and E. 169 streets in Euclid Creek Reservation in Euclid.
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Euclid Creek Reservation 18 • Saturday A Day in the Life of Euclid Creek (see page 18 for details)
Garfield Park Center Thursday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. 11350 Broadway Ave. Garfield Heights 216-341-3152
4 • Saturday Fourth of Jewel-Eye
A favorite of hummingbirds, join one of our naturalists for a hike to find orange and yellow jewelweed. We’ll discuss its lore, its use in home landscape, and its place in the environment. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Terrain: easy
9 • Thursday Summer Dancing Series: Latin Dance (see 7/ 2 for details)
16 • Thursday Summer Dancing Series: African Drum Circle
2 • Thursday Summer Dancing Series: Latin Dance
Join the party as we explore the rhythm of the night. This unique five night series will get your heart beating as we enjoy free dance instruction before putting our moves into practice. 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Bring your own drum or borrow one of ours, but don’t miss the high-energy sounds of traditional rhythms as an experienced percussionist facilitates an African Drum Circle! The lively sounds are sure to draw you into an evening of fun for the entire family. 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Dive–In Movie I: Happy Feet Two Friday, July 17 • 8 p.m. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation • Hinckley Twp. Visitors can bring something to sit on and enjoy the movie from a spot on the lawn, or view the movie while relaxing in an inner tube in the heated luxury of Ledge Pool. Inner tubes are available by reservation only and are $6 for single tubes and $8 for double tubes. Doors open at 8 p.m. with the movie starting at approximately 8:45 p.m. Visitors 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. No outside floatation devices permitted. Call to reserve your inner tubes starting July 3! 330-239-2911. Refreshments available at Ledge Rock Café. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area is located at 1151 Ledge Road, between State and Kellogg roads in Hinckley Reservation in Hinckley Township.
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23 • Thursday Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance (see 7/ 2 for details)
30 • Thursday Summer Dancing Series: Urban Line Dance (see 7/ 2 for details)
Hinckley Reservation 1 • Wednesday Under the Big Moon
July highlights the Full Thunder Moon. Enjoy this gorgeous summer moon in a 34-foot canoe. We’ll paddle and share lore, legends and facts about the moon, and discuss what July brings to northeast Ohio in the natural world around us. 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: 5 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Register online beginning June 19 440-786-8530
9 • Thursday Evening Pontoon Float
Join Naturalist Sharon Hosko for a leisurely cruise on the Floating Water Lab in search of wildlife in and around the lake. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: adults Fee: $5 Register online beginning June 22 440-526-1012
11• Saturday Voyageur Canoe Paddle
Step back in time to the fur trade era and help us paddle a 34-foot canoe. Hear stories, sing songs, and taste a traditional soup from this grand time in Great Lakes history. A perfect program for those who seek historic adventure! 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: individuals, families, groups (5 years & over) Fee: $5 Register online beginning June 19 440-786-8530
12 • Sunday Voyageur Canoe Paddle (see 7/11 for details)
17 • Friday Extreme Hiking
Let’s go for an adventure together! Join Naturalist Pam Taylor as we hit the trails of Hinckley Reservation. Be prepared for water as we may head right downstream. 8 – 11:30 a.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Terrain: hills and creek crossings, 6 – 7 miles 440-526-1012
20 • Monday American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding
This five-day program gives young adults a jumpstart into a lifeguarding job. It provides a foundation in aquatic knowledge, leadership, attitudes and a variety of lifesaving skills. Call for required prerequisites. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Ages: 11 – 15 years Fee: $60 ($40 Ledge Pool Season Pass Holder) Register by July 15 440-331-8111
24 • Friday Voyageur Canoe Paddle Evening Paddle
(see 7/11 for details) 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., or 9 p.m.
26 • Sunday Family Kayaking
Naturalists will help families explore Hinckley Lake from kayaks. We’ll look for great blue herons and other wildlife. All equipment provided. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 1:30 – 4 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: 8 years & over (under 18 must be accompanied by adult) Fee: $10 Register by phone beginning July 1 440-526-1012
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31 • Friday Evening Kayak Float
Tonight is your “once in a blue moon” chance to kayak Hinckley Lake! You’ll be guided around the lake in search of evening wildlife. All equipment provided. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Ages: adults Fee: $10 Register online beginning July 1 440-526-1012
Lakefront Reservation 1 • Wednesday Senior Gentle Yoga
Enjoy free gentle yoga led by a certified and experience yoga instructor specifically geared towards seniors. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. Sponsored by MetroHealth. 10 – 11 a.m. Edgewater Park – Kite Field Ages: 55 years & over 216-635-3268
8 • Wednesday
Edgewater LIVE
Thursdays Through August 13 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Lower Edgewater Park • Lakefront Reservation A new view on happy hour. Lower Edgewater Place is the place to be this summer. Each Thursday, bring a blanket or chair and let the music move you while you enjoy a spectacular sunset over the Cleveland skyline. Local food trucks will be there for your dining pleasure. Take part in the handson nature activities and Inner Bliss Yoga Studio will lead yoga from 7– 7:30 p.m. Bands July 2 • Sunset Strip featuring Billy Morris July 9 • Almost Famous July 16 • The Spazmatics July 23 • Thunder Gun Express July 30 • Rock the House For more informaiton, call 216-635-3200. Edgewater Park is located off exit 192 off Route 2, in Lakefront Reservation in Cleveland.
Senior Gentle Yoga (see 7/1 for details)
11 • Saturday Log Cabin Make & Take
Visit the Lorenzo Carter Cabin in the Flats and learn about Cleveland’s pioneers, tour the cabin, play with old fashioned toys and make a craft. 1 – 3 p.m. Lorenzo Carter Cabin 1283 Riverbed Rd. 216-206-1000
Sunday • 12 Citizens Cinema at Sunset The Lego Movie
Bring your blankets and chairs to enjoy The Lego Movie under the stars. Pre-movie festivities include food trucks and activities. Sponsored by Citizens Bank. 6 p.m. 216-635-3200
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15 • Wednesday Young Explorers
Bring your preschooler out for an hour of fun in the sun at the beach. We’ll explore the beach and learn about the sand that covers it. See you at the beach! 10 – 11 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m. Lower Edgewater Shelter Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: sand, 0.5 – 1 mile Register by phone or online beginning July 1 216-206-1000 Wednesday Dusk Walk
Join us as we walk to the overlook to enjoy a sunset view on the coastline of Lake Erie. We’ll look for evidence of the animals that are most active at dusk. Meet in front of the Administration Building. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve Terrain: dirt trail, 2 mile 216-206-1000 Senior Gentle Yoga (see 7/1 for details)
18 • Saturday Look Around Lakefront
When was the last time you checked out Lake Erie? Join Naturalist Sarah Dudziak to see what’s new with purple martins and the upcoming beach house. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Lower Edgewater Pavilion Terrain: easy, paved trail, 1 – 2 miles 216-206-1000
22 • Wednesday Senior Gentle Yoga (see 7/1 for details)
29 • Wednesday Senior Gentle Yoga (see 7/1 for details)
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Look About Lodge Open for scheduled programs 37374 Miles Rd. Bentleyville 440-247-7075 South Chagrin Reservation
11• Saturday Cleveland Natural Science Club Confessions of a Reptile Rescuer
Keith Gisser, founder and director of Herps Alive Foundation, will be accompanied by some reptilian friends. Annual hotdog cookout follows, all free and open to the public. Bring the kids! 4 – 5 p.m.
18 • Saturday Nature Writing: Fauna Footwear
To survive and flourish, animals need footwear engineered for their lifestyles. Imagine a hummingbird with eagle’s talons or a deer with padded paws. Join writers Jenny Clark and Linda Tuthill as we examine fauna foot structure and adaptation. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ages: 16 years & over Fee: $25 Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile Register by phone or online by July 15
25 • Saturday Butterflies and Moths in Colored Pencil
Celebrate National Moth Week by creating some artwork! We’ll look at the beautiful patterns that decorate the wings of our local butterflies and moths and try to recreate them on paper with colored pencil. 3 – 5 p.m. Ages: 12 years & over with adult Fee: $5 Registration required by July 22 Moth Night Out
Explore the “darker side” of butterflies – their nocturnal cousins, the moths! Join us for some moth magic as we set up traps to see the amazing moths we can attract. Bring a flashlight. 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Mill Stream Run Reservation 26 • Sunday Voyageur Canoe Paddle
Step back in time to the fur trade era and help us paddle a 34-foot canoe. Hear stories, sing songs, and taste a traditional soup from this grand time in Great Lakes history. A perfect program for those who seek historic adventure! 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Wallace Lake Ages: individuals, families, groups (5 years & over) Fee: $5 Register online beginning June 19 440-786-8530
North Chagrin Reservation 13 • Monday A Day Away Mini Camp
Kids who love nature will love this one day drop-off program. We’ll play games, get dirty, and discover all the wonders nature has to offer. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Old River Farm Picnic Area Ages: 6 years (going into 1st grade) Fee: $15 (includes snack & giveaway)
18 • Saturday Junior Naturalist: Slimy and Scaly
What does snake skin really feel like? Why do frogs make so many noises? Meet some reptiles and amphibians up-close (weather permitting) and go on a search for more. Adventure Club Kids, bring your passport. 10 – 11:15 a.m. Ages: 6 – 10 years with adult Strawberry Picnic Area Terrain: moderate trails, 1 mile 440-473-3370
20 • Monday A Day Away Mini Camp
(see 7/13 for details) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages: 7 – 8 years Fee: $20 (includes snack & giveaway)
21 • Tuesday Concert in the Park
Enjoy an open air concert by the Hillcrest and Cleveland Clinic Ambassadors Concert Band. Bring along a comfy lawn chair and water or soft drink. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Forest Picnic Area Terrain: level grass 440-473-3370
25 • Saturday High Mileage Trek – Summer
Join us for the second in a series of high mileage hikes. We’ll enjoy everything North Chagrin Reservation has to offer through the seasons. Be prepared to hike a long distance by bringing a water bottle, snack, wearing layers and proper footwear. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Squire’s Castle parking lot Terrain: hills, stream crossings, natural surface trails, 8 – 10 miles 440-473-3370
26 • Sunday Spider Spying
Today, we’ll ask: Are you a spider? Join us as we hear a story, grab a magnifying glass and spy some spiders to figure out the answer. This program is sure to be fun for nature-loving children! 10 – 11:15 a.m. Squire’s Castle Ages: 3 – 7 years with adult Terrain: on-trail, 0.25 mile 440-473-3370
27 • Monday A Day Away Mini Camp
(see 7/13 for details) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ages: 9 – 10 years Fee: $20 (includes snack & giveaway)
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North Chagrin Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 3037 SOM Center Rd. Willoughby Hills 440-473-3370
4 • Saturday American Babies
Drop-by Sanctuary Marsh this 4th of July. Naturalist Jake Kudrna will be out netting American bullfrog tadpoles on this American holiday. 1 – 3 p.m.
6 • Monday North Chagrin Nature Photography Club One Subject…5 Shots
Find one good nature subject. Now show five different views of it…different perspective…different season…different time of day. 8 – 9:30 p.m.
11 • Saturday Pop-up Library
Join the Willoughby Hills Public Library and relax in the shade with a good book. Librarians will be on-hand with books, movies and video games for all ages to borrow. No library card required. 1 – 3 p.m. Dog Hike
Bring your best furry friend to the park for some exercise and socialization. We’ll hike the wooded trails of North Chagrin Reservation. All dogs must be leashed. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Terrain: moderate, some hills, 2.5 – 3 miles
14 • Tuesday Snail Slide
Today we’ll ask: Are you a snail? Join us as we hear a story, grab a net and catch some pond snails to figure out the answer. This program is sure to be fun for pondloving children. 10 – 11 a.m. Ages: 3 – 7 years with adult Terrain: on-trail, pond-side 0.25 mile
Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series 6 – 8 p.m. Rocky River Reservation Cleveland Metroparks has grown tremendously over the past 98 years! Starting with 3.4 acres in Rocky River Reservation, the park is now over 23,000 acres! Join us at Stinchcomb Memorial, with friends, family and great music to celebrate founder William Stinchcomb’s vision. Concerts will be cancelled in event of rain. July 1 – Blue Lunch (jump, blues, swing) July 8 – The GeezeCats (comedic oldies & Rock ‘N’ Roll) July 15 – Liverpool Lads (Beatles Tribute Band) July 22 – Brigid’s Cross (Irish, eclectic) July 29 – Rio Neon (folk jazz) Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Scenic Overlook is located off Hogsback Lane in Rocky River Reservation, between Valley Parkway and Riverside Drive in Cleveland. Parking is limited at Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial. Overflow parking is at Scenic Park/Emerald Necklace Marina. A shuttle will be provided. And, concert-goers are encouraged to ride their bikes from the Marina parking lot to Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial. 440-734-6660
20 • Monday
25 • Saturday
11 • Saturday
North Chagrin Nature Photography Club Striding the Divide – Glacier & the Canadian Rockies
MAPS Bird Banding (see 7/4 for details)
Join Karen Beck for a visit to the glaciers of Glacier and her seven Canadian sisters before they all melt away. 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Rocky River Reservation
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 4 • Saturday MAPS Bird Banding
Visit a bird banding research station in action for an up-close encounter with some of your favorite birds, some of which travel up to 3,000 miles to nest here. Follow the sign by the Lower 40 Loop Trail. Cancelled if raining. 7 – 11 a.m. 216-206-1000
11 • Saturday MAPS Bird Banding (see 7/4 for details)
4 • Saturday Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market
Featuring local farmers, producers, artisans and vendors who grow and/or produce their own goods. Each growing season is represented by a variety of different farmers, children’s activities, cooking demos and speakers. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Frostville Museum
10 • Friday Cedar Valley Square Dance
Caller Frank Koenig teaches moves before each dance, so come prepared to learn and kick up your heels with old-fashioned fun and exercise. Refreshment stand will be open. 7:30 – 9 p.m. Frostville Museum 440-734-6660
Hikathon
Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese on this biweekly wellness hike exploring Cleveland Metroparks. We’ll explore a variety of wildlife topics while breaking a sweat. Hikers will gain wildlife identification skills and burn calories along the way. Newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Emerald Necklace Marina Terrain: strenuous, flat, 6 miles 440-734-6660 Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (see 7/4 for details)
12 • Sunday Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Tea
Spend a summer afternoon sipping tea, enjoying light refreshments and creating a vintage hat for the hat contest. Program is Wives of the Eight Ohio Presidents. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Fee: $15 Register by July 6 olmstedhistoricalsociety.org 440-779-4355
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Sanctuary Marsh, North Chagrin Reservation
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18 • Saturday Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (see 7/4 for details)
24 • Friday Cedar Valley Square Dance (see 7/10 for details)
25 • Saturday Hikathon
Join Naturalist Marty Calabrese on this biweekly wellness hike series exploring Cleveland Metroparks. We’ll traverse a variety of wildlife topics while breaking a sweat. Hikers will gain wildlife identification skills and burn calories along the way. Newcomers welcome. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rocky River Stables Terrain: strenuous, 7 miles 440-734-6660 Olmsted Historical Society Frostville Farmers Market (see 7/4 for details)
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Rocky River Nature Center Open daily 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted 440-734-6660
1 • Wednesday Samuel J. Francazio Abstract Nature Gallery Wall
Artist, Samuel J. Francazio’s paintings express his love of nature using abstract expressionism and impressionism styles. Enjoy Sam’s artistic representation of nature’s wonders with his beautiful and colorful paintings. Meet Sam July 11. Through July 31. 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Discovering Nature: Dragonflies
Join Naturalist Bev Walborn on an outdoor adventure just for preschoolers. We’ll flit over to West Channel Pond in search of dragonflies and damselflies to discover all their beautiful colors and why they are so important to our pond habitat. 12:30 – 1 p.m. Ages: 2 – 6 years with adult Terrain: flat, 0.5 mile
JULY PROGRAMS BY LOCATION 2 • Thursday Things with Wings
Join a seasonal naturalist for an air born search of West Channel Pond. From birds to bees, we’ll spy winged creatures that grace the wetlands and forests along the nature center trails. Limited binoculars available for loan. 2 – 3 p.m. Terrain: mostly flat, on-trail 1 mile
4 • Saturday Red, White, and Blue Hike
11 • Saturday Dealing With Deer in the Garden
Frustrated by the damage that white-tailed deer do to your yard and garden? Learn tips and tricks for keeping deer out of your space, garden designs and native plants that will help deter these beautiful but troublesome visitors. Short garden tour will follow lecture. 1 – 2:30 p.m. Samuel J. Francazio Abstract Nature
Join us for a fun hike around West Channel Pond in search of creatures and features that are red, white, and blue. When we return to the nature center, we’ll use sidewalk chalk to decorate the walkways with pictures of what we found. 10 – 11:15 a.m. Terrain: flat, some stairs, 0.5 mile
Meet artist, Samuel J. Francazio as he shares his abstract expressionism and impressionism artistic style. 1 – 4 p.m.
Roots, Rocks and a River
Jason Davis, Planetarium Manager of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will take us on a virtual tour through the museum’s planned 150 million dollar expansion. Two new exhibit halls feature astronomy and cosmology. 7:30 – 9 p.m.
Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on an exploration along the scenic banks of the Rocky River. Bring the family to learn about some of the geography in the region, and wildlife that prosper in riparian habitats. 2 – 3 p.m. Terrain: small hills, 0.75 mile
5 • Sunday
13 • Monday Cuyahoga Astronomical Association Cleveland Natural History Museum
19 • Sunday A Changing Season Hike
River Poets
Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the River Poets for exceptional nature poetry readings. Share a sample of your own poetry or simply come, listen, and be inspired. Noon – 1 p.m. Ages: adult
7 • Tuesday Nature Baby
Summer is here so let’s get baby out to explore nature. Grab a baby backpack or just carry your child for a walk in the woods. We’ll read a story and head outside to listen to the sounds of nature. Older siblings welcome. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages: 0 – 3 years Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Register June 22 – July 3 by phone
Join us to investigate the changing of the seasons. Buds to blooms and green to white, what will change as you walk the same trails each month through December? Bring along a notebook to write down some interesting tidbits. 1 – 2 p.m. Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile School of the Wilds West: Kenn Kaufman
Renowned naturalist Kenn Kaufman presents the amazing parallel universe outside your door: birds offer dazzling variety, bizarre behaviors, endless surprises and the perfect entry point to the world of nature. Whether you’re an expert or brand-new birder, you can make astonishing discoveries every day. 2 – 3:30 p.m.
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20 • Monday Little Explorers: Butterflies and Moths
Flutter on over to the nature center to have some fun with your little explorer. We’ll be exploring butterflies and moths and what makes them different from one another. Join us for music, stories, crafts and outdoor exploration. 10 – 11:15 a.m. or 1 – 2:15 p.m. Ages: 3 – 5 years with adult Terrain: mostly flat, 0.5 mile Register July 6 – 15 by phone or online
22 • Wednesday Beat the Heat Hike
Take a break from the summer sun and hike into the shade of the Mt. Pleasant trail to find some cool relief from the July heat. Discover how nature responds to summer’s hot temperatures and enjoy the coolness of the shade under oaks, maples, beeches and pine trees. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Terrain: hilly, some stairs 1.5 miles
26 • Sunday Dragonfly and Damselfly Survey
Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a survey of spectacularly-colored odonates – the winged mosquito-eating machines of the insect world. 1 – 2:30 p.m.
South Chagrin Reservation 11 • Saturday Nature Journaling
Experience nature in a new way as we explore the sights and sounds of the seasons. We’ll record our observations in a journal of our own creation. You may want to bring a camera. 1 – 3 p.m. Old Field parking lot Ages: adult Fee: $15 Registration required by July 8 440-473-3370 Evening Waterfall Climb
Join a naturalist as we discover life in and around the creek on this adventurous creek walk. Wear sturdy footwear and clothes that can get wet. We’ll be climbing slippery rocks and up to knee deep in cool water. Everyone should have a flashlight or headlamp. Cancelled in the event of severe weather. 8 – 10 p.m. Sulphur Springs Picnic Area Ages: adult, 12 years & over with adult Terrain: waterfalls, slippery, ontrail, challenging, 2 miles 440-473-3370
18 • Saturday Evening of Play
Join Naturalist Joni Norris and the River Readers to review two books, The Forest Unseen by David George Haskell and Alexander Wilson by Ohio writer, Edward H. Burtt, Jr. 2 – 4 p.m. Ages: adult
Join a naturalist at the Nature Play Area for an evening of nature discovery and play. Families will treasure this time of fun and adventure. We’ll have a camp fire lit if you’d like to bring some marshmallows or hotdogs to roast. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Arboretum 440-473-3370
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19 • Sunday
River Readers
Mosses, Lichens and Ferns
Snakes at Jackson!
Join Naturalist Jen Brumfield on a hunt for all things green. We’ll seek little-known mosses and lichens and multiple species of ferns in the Rocky River valley. 10:30 a.m. – noon Terrain: small hills, 0.75 mile
Join Naturalist Jake Kudrna as he meanders along the Chagrin River and throughout Jackson Field in search of snakes! He’ll discuss the proper handling of snakes and their important place in the food web. Wear appropriate footwear. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Jackson Field parking lot Terrain: uneven surfaces 1 – 2 miles 440-473-3370 27
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Ring-billed gull at Wildwood Park, Euclid Creek Reservation
Watershed Stewardship Center Sunday Noon – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr., Parma 440-887-1968 West Creek Reservation
9 • Thursday Water Quality Exploration
Discover how and why we determine the water quality of our streams and lakes from Jen Bowman, Senior Environmental Project Manager at Ohio University. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Register by phone or online
11 • Saturday Dragonfly PondWatch
Birds migrate. Monarch butterflies migrate. Dragonflies migrate? Yes! Spend part of your afternoon learning about migratory dragonflies, then search for them with
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Naturalists Mark Warman and Joe Higgins. Short indoor presentation followed by an exploration of nearby wetlands. 12:30 – 2 p.m. Terrain: paved, 0.5 mile
12 • Sunday Field Ecology: Urban Ecosystems
Engage in a field-based ecology program as we discuss and explore the intricate workings of urban ecosystems. This in-depth program views our urban environment through the lens of ecology. 2 – 5 p.m. Ages: 15 years & over Fee: $7 (includes a field notebook and field guide to common species) Terrain: wet, moderate Register by phone or online by July 9 440-887-1968
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2 • Thursday
Water Writes
Red, White and Blue Hike
Do you wish that you knew more about scientific studies on aquatic ecosystems? Now you can! Join a naturalist-led discussion on two or more scientific journal articles to learn more about aquatic ecosystems. Register in advance to receive the articles. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Register by phone or online by July 10
The growing season has led to an explosion of color in Cleveland Metroparks. Join a naturalist to see how many different reds, whites and blues we can find. Earn credit for a Walking Works hike, sponsored by Medical Mutual. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: families Terrain: wooded trails, 1.5 miles 440-887-1968
West Creek Reservation 7 • Tuesday Leafy Tree ID
Do you enjoy the shade of trees in the hot summer sun, but aren’t quite sure what species to thank? With one simple program you can become a master of tree ID, or your money back. 1 – 3 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: easy, 2 miles 440-887-1968
5 • Sunday What Floats Your Boat?
What can you do with dry leaves and sticks? Make a boat that floats. Is it creek-worthy? We’ll race the boats down West Creek and learn about nature as we go. 1 – 3 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: families Terrain: some mud, 1 mile 440-887-1968
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9 • Thursday Connecting Trails Hike
Join Naturalist Mark Warman as we trace two trails together in the southern reaches of the reservation. Birds, stream dynamics, and land use are on the agenda. Expect uneven terrain. 1 – 3 p.m. Dentzler Road Trailhead Terrain: steep hill, uneven, 2 miles 440-887-1968
17 • Friday Genius Olympics
Teams of three will compete against each other in a series of outdoor challenges that test problem solving, teamwork skills, and knowledge of the outdoors. Prizes awarded to all participants at our closing ceremonies campfire. 6 – 9 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: 9 – 16 years Register as a team or individual by phone or online by July 10 440-887-1968
18 • Saturday
Build a Bird
Join Naturalist Joe Higgins on a hike around West Creek to observe birds in their natural habitat. Pay particular attention to their physical features, because after the hike we’ll each create our own unique species of bird with a fun activity. 1 – 3 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: families Terrain: easy, 0.5 mile 440-887-1968
25 • Saturday
Go Fish!
Creation Myths Campfire
How did the night sky come to be? It depends on who you ask! At this campfire watch and listen as we act out various creation myths from different cultures. Bring a camp chair to sit in. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Patio behind Watershed Stewardship Center Fee: $3 Register by phone or online 440-887-1968
Daily Keeper for a Day
Become a part of the specialized care that Zoo animals receive for a hands-on experience you won’t forget. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fee: $200 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx
Tuesday – Sunday
Beat the Heat Hike
Inside Tracks
Get going early today to enjoy the woods and fields before the heat of the day sets in—the chores can wait. Canine companions also welcome on this hike featuring summer wildflowers and other upland delights in the watershed. 7:30 – 9 a.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Terrain: moderate, 1 hill, 3 miles 440-887-1968
Learn fun-filled facts on animal care, behavior, conservation and explore five animal areas on a golf cart. May include training sessions and get-close opportunities with animals, and behindthe-scenes tours. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fee: $50 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx
26 • Sunday Insect Hunt
Join Naturalist Mark Warman as we catch and count fish in West Creek with nets called seines. Minnow seines are a great way to scoop up schools of fish. Closedtoe shoes or boots required. Some boots available for loan. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: 7 years & over with adult Terrain: creek walk, 0.5 mile 440-887-1968
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Ever dream of being a scientist? Help a naturalist catch and release insects to monitor what is present. Find butterflies and praying mantises and record what you find. 1 – 3 p.m. Monarch Bluff Picnic Area Ages: families Terrain: some mud, 1 mile 440-887-1968
31 • Friday Blue Moon Hike
Let’s explore the park after dark… at least once in a blue moon! Join Naturalist Debra Shankland for moon lore in West Creek Reservation. 8:45 – 10:15 p.m. Keystone Picnic Area Terrain: paved, easy, 2.5 miles 440-887-1968
Thursday – Sunday Overnight at the Zoo
Sleep over at the Zoo, hike the park at night, get close to the animals and take a behind the scenes tour . 7 p.m. – 10 a.m. Fee: $38 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx
6 • Monday Nature Play Camp
A week-long, fun-filled summer camp where young explorers will discover natural wonders, play outdoors, tour Zoo exhibits and even get up-close and personal with a few smaller Zoo residents. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages: 3 – 4 years Fee: $135, zoo member $115 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx
6 • Monday Summer Day Camp
A week-long camp with compelling experiences that connect campers with wildlife and inspire personal responsibility for conserving the natural world with fun and educational activities. Before and after camp care available. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. or 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ages: 3 – 4 years Fee: $190, zoo member $165; half day $135, zoo member $115 Registration required clevelandmetroparks.com/zoo/ learn1.aspx
13 • Monday Summer Day Camp (see 6/6 for details)
13 • Monday Nature Play Camp (see 6/6 for details)
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20 • Monday Summer Day Camp (see 6/6 for details)
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Reptiles, Amphibians & Fun! Saturday, August 22 • 4 – 8 p.m. The Shelterhouse on Hawthorne Parkway, South Chagrin Reservation
A Look Ahead Reptiles, Amphibians & Fun!
Celebrate frogs, salamanders, snakes, turtles and their relatives with a huge collection of live specimens, both local and exotic speciesto meet up close, games to play, and wonders to create. For more information call 440-473-3370.
Tails for Trails Dog Walk Thursday, August 23 Noon – 4 p.m. Keystone Picnic Shelter West Creek Reservation Drop by Keystone Shelter for a walk with or without your dog, shopping, refreshments, live music, crafts, face painting and a photo booth. Register at Westcreek.org or 216-749-3720 x10
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Dog Paddle & Pet-a-Palooza
Hawk Mountain & Cape May Birding Adventure
Sunday, August 23 • 1 – 5 p.m. Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation
October 8 – 12
Bring your non-aggressive dogs to swim at Ledge Pool, go on a naturalist-led dog hike, enjoy animal safety demonstrations with Cleveland Metroparks K-9 unit and B.A.R.K, and view dogs available to adopt, plus a mini dog fair with exhibitors and vendors.
Join Naturalists Jen Brumfield and Bev Walborn for the annual fall spectacle of hawk migration in Cape May, New Jersey and Hawk Mountain, Pennsylvania. Thousands of hawks, eagles and falcons fly past the famous “hawk watch platform” and out across the Delaware Bay, ultimately heading towards wintering grounds in the tropics. Fee: $585 (includes transportation, shuttle service, lodging) Online registration begins August 10 at 9:30 a.m..
Cleveland Metroparks Directory Administrative Offices
216-635-3200/general Cleveland Metroparks information - 24-hours a day. 4101 Fulton Parkway Cleveland, OH 44144 clevelandmetroparks.com 24-hour Job Hotline 216-635-3211 Brochures/Maps/Emerald Necklace 216-635-3200 Permits/Picnic Area Reservations 216-635-3304 Volunteer Services 440-253-2142
Ranger Headquarters
4600 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-5530
Accidents or Emergencies 440-333-4911 Parkway Alert Line (PAL) 440-331-5963
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo & The RainForest 216-661-6500/24-hour information. 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 clemetzoo.com
Office of the Zoo Executive Director 216-635-3331 Education Programs/Volunteers 216-635-3391 Travel Programs 216-661-6500 ext 4356 Marketing & Public Relations 216-635-3229 School Group Reservations 216-635-3391 Groups/Parties/Private Events/ Facility Rentals 216-635-3304 Cleveland Zoological Society 216-661-6500, ext. 4421
Outdoor Recreation Acacia Facility Acacia Reservation 26899 Cedar Road Lyndhurst Food Service/Catering: Dino’s 216-342-4767
Chalet/Tobogganing Mill Stream Run Reservation Strongsville 440-572-9990 Cross Country Ski Rental 440-331-1070 Rivergate Facility 1785 Merwin Ave Cleveland 216-341-1704 Food Service/Catering: Merwin’s Wharf 216-664-5696
Golf
Golf Tee Reservations (24 hours) and directions, hours, fees etc. 216-635-3673 Golf Services – general course info 440-232-7247 Big Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 4811 Valley Parkway Fairview Park 440-331-1070 Food Service/Catering: Big Met Grille 440-333-5575 Little Met Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 18599 Old Lorain Road Cleveland 216-941-9672 Manakiki Golf Course North Chagrin Reservation 35501 Eddy Road Willoughby Hills 440-942-2500 Food Service/Catering: Dino’s 216-342-4767 Mastick Woods Golf Course Rocky River Reservation 19900 Puritas Road Cleveland 216-267-5626 Food Service/Catering: Double Eagle Cafe 216-267-5626 Seneca Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 975 Valley Parkway Broadview Heights 440-526-0043 Food Service/Catering: Back 9 Grille 440-546-1555 Shawnee Hills Golf Course Bedford Reservation 18753 Egbert Road Bedford 440-232-7184 Food Service/Catering: Shawnee Hills Grille 440-786-7587 Sleepy Hollow Golf Course Brecksville Reservation 9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville 440-526-4285 Food Service/Catering: Theo’s of Sleepy Hollow 440-546-1555 Washington Golf Course Washington Reservation 3841 Washington Park Blvd. Newburgh Heights 216-641-1864 The First Tee of Cleveland 216-641-7799
Outdoor Experiences
Outdoor Experiences Administration 216-881-8141 ext. 3005 Outdoor Recreation 216-341-1704 Historical Interpretation 440-786-8530 Voyageur Canoe Paddle Wallace/Hinckley Lakes 440-786-8530 NatureTracks Education Unit/EcoExplorers 216-341-1707 Youth Outdoors 216-206-1010
Education Centers
Boating
CanalWay Center Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation 4524 E. 49th Street Cuyahoga Heights 216-206-1000 Brecksville Nature Center Brecksville Reservation 9000 Chippewa Creek Drive Brecksville 440-526-1012 Garfield Park Center Garfield Park Reservation 11350 Broadway Avenue Garfield Heights 216-341-3152 North Chagrin Nature Center North Chagrin Reservation 3037 SOM Center Road Willloughby Hills 440-473-3370 Rocky River Nature Center Rocky River Reservation 24000 Valley Parkway North Olmsted 440-734-6660 Look About Lodge South Chagrin Reservation 37374 Miles Rd. Bentleyville 440-247-7075 Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek West Creek Reservation 2277 W. Ridgewood Dr. Parma 440-887-1968
E. 55th Street Marina Lakefront Reservation 5555 N. Marginal Road Cleveland 216-431-3280 Food Service/Catering: e.55 216-431-3349 Emerald Necklace Marina Rocky River Reservation 1500 Scenic Park Drive Lakewood 216-226-3030 Food Service/Catering: Emerald Necklace Marina Grille 216-228-2233 Kayak Rentals 41° North Coastal Kayak Adventures Rocky River Reservation 1-866-529-2541 Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Hinckley Reservation West Drive, Hinckley Lake Hinckley Township 330-278-2160 Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Valley Parkway, south of Bagley Road, Berea Quarry Rock Café 440-826-1682
Retail Nature Shops Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store Hinckley 330-278-2160 North Chagrin Nature Center Mayfield Village 440-449-0511 Rocky River Nature Center North Olmsted 440-734-7576 Watershed Stewardship Center Parma 440-253-2170
Swimming
440-331-8111 Hotline 216-635-3383 Edgewater Park Lakefront Reservation Cleveland eats & treats Hinckley Lake Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Huntington Beach Huntington Reservation Bay Village The Hut Ledge Pool & Recreation Area Hinckley Reservation Hinckley Township Ledge Rock Café Wallace Lake Mill Stream Run Reservation Berea
Quarry Rock Café
Cleveland Metroparks Affiliates, Clubs and Concessionaires Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful 440-238-6200 Mill Stream Run Reservation BAYarts Huntington Reservation 440-871-6543 bayarts.net Vento 440-835-4530 Brecksville Historical Society Brecksville Reservation 440-526-7165 Brecksville Stables Brecksville Reservation 440-526-6767 brecksvillestables.com Brooklyn Exchange Cabin Hinckley Reservation 330-577-8882 exchangecabin@gmail.com Chagrin Valley Trails and Riding Club South Chagrin Reservation 216-635-3200 Cleveland Natural Science Club 440-247-4005 or 440-247-0151 Crooked River Archers 216-600-8028 Huntington Playhouse Huntington Reservation 440-871-8333 huntingtonplayhouse.com Olmsted Historical Society Rocky River Reservation 216-501-3345 olmstedhistoricalsociety.org Rocky River Stables Rocky River Reservation 216-267-2525 valleyriding.org Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Lake Erie Nature & Science Center Bay Village 440-471-8357
Affiliates are supported, but not operationally-funded, by Cleveland Metroparks. These outstanding non-profit organizations depend on class fees, special events, benefactor initiatives, and your financial support to operate. Your contributions and volunteer service are encouraged.
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Be one of the first to host your event at the allnew Stillwater Place at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Stillwater Place features a gorgeous ballroom with upscale catering provided by the Zoo’s exclusive long-time catering partner, Aramark. We are happy to create a menu to fit your taste and budget. With a seated capacity of up to 300 guests, this venue is perfect for a wedding, office party or shower. Events can be held year-round, morning, afternoon or night – let us customize an event for you! There are many spaces to take picturesque and unique images at Stillwater Place and throughout the Zoo – take photos in front of the stunning Waterfowl Lake, at the giraffe deck or in the RainForest. Stillwater Place also features a state-of-the-art audio/visual system. There are spacious dressing rooms available to get ready during your special event. Upgrade your experience with an animal encounter or Circle of Wildlife Carousel packages for both photos and private rides (after Zoo hours). Call 216-635-3304 to book your event today, or visit clevelandmetroparks.com/rentals to learn more.
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