Cleveland Metroparks

4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland 44144 | 216-635-3200 | clevelandmetroparks.com

You are invited to enjoy Bridal Veil Falls’ cascading waterfalls, nestled among Bedford Reservation’s vibrant fall foliage of hardwoods and hemlocks.

WHAT WE DO: Cleveland Metroparks is a nationally recognized and accredited park system, spanning nearly 25,000 acres across Northeast Ohio, including 18 park reservations, more than 325 miles of trails, eight golf courses, eight lakefront parks, dining and retail venues, and the nationally acclaimed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The 105-yearold Park District is a five-time recipient of the National Gold Medal “Best in Nation” Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), the highest honor in the parks and recreation field.

Annually, Cleveland Metroparks offers thousands of free education and recreation programs across the 49 communities it serves, helping to create connections to nature and promote conservation and sustainability. Cleveland Metroparks is the oldest park system in Ohio, but continues to grow in size and popularity, attracting a record 19+ million visitors in 2020 and 2021. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo annually ranks as one of the most popular yearround attractions in Northeast Ohio and hosts some of the area’s largest special events, including Asian Lantern Festival and Wild Winter Lights.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS: Charitable gifts make a significant impact on all aspects of Cleveland Metroparks. Through a wide range of opportunities, people may directly support special places and programs that are closest to their hearts, as well as districtwide initiatives like the Trails Fund, which was created to expand trail connections throughout the region. Private donations are also a critical component to securing matching funds for many federal and state grants. Cleveland Metroparks’ development team can assist with short- and longterm gift planning too, as well as monthly and tribute giving options. An enduring priority of Cleveland Metroparks is land preservation, and donors can support the land preservation fund by donating property, along with monetary gifts. Donors may also choose to support The Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, which helps preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks for future generations.

HOW TO HELP: During every season, you can embrace the outdoors, secure a future for wildlife, and celebrate and protect the gift of nature by making a donation today and planning your charitable support for tomorrow. Your gift can steward the “Emerald Necklace” to ensure healthy forests and streams for the next century. Or you can also directly impact what matters the most to you, from projects like new hiking trails, to youth fishing programs. And, of course, you may also support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo or a specific park reservation, in order to steward nearly 25,000 acres at Cleveland Metroparks for future generations.

Additional giving information is available at clevelandmetroparks.com/donate. Cleveland Metroparks also offers fun, educational and diverse volunteer opportunities for adults, youth (16 years old and older), community organizations, student projects and corporate groups. Please visit clevelandmetroparks.com/ volunteer for more information.

OVERVIEW

EMPLOYEES: 678 2021 REVENUE: $139 million YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1917

LEADERSHIP

TOP EXECUTIVES & BOARD MEMBERS

Brian M. Zimmerman,

chief executive officer

Debra K. Berry,

board president

Dan T. Moore, board vice president Bruce G. Rinker, board vice president Wade Steen, chief financial officer

Natalie A. Ronayne, chief development officer