From barrier to bridge

For decades, the Irishtown Bend hillside has sat vacant, disconnected from the bordering neighborhoods.

By reclaiming this land and building a world-class Park, we will break down historical boundaries and reconnect residents and the riverfront in a way that has not been possible or accessible until now.

This Park will be transformative in its ability to provide access to trails, neighborhoods, natural features, and attractions.

Irishtown Bend Park will include the last half mile in 101 miles of trails that connect Cleveland to Cuyahoga Valley National Park and beyond. Additionally, Irishtown Bend Park users will enjoy improved connections to:

Creating a multicultural draw

Irishtown Bend Park — with its walking paths, open air, and green space not often found in the heart of a city — will be a place for families, cyclists, hikers, and people from across the region to come to relax. People who can’t ordinarily access green space and the waterfront will now be able to reap their benefits because of public transportation. Irishtown Bend Park will be a multi-cultural draw that can totally rejuvenate our community.

— Dr. Donald Malone, Jr., M.D. President, Cleveland Clinic Ohio Hospitals and Family Health Centers; former President, Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital (Ohio City); Ohio City resident; Irishtown Bend Park Strategy & Campaign Committee member