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    Big Creek Reservation

    Big Creek Reservation

    Big Creek is a peaceful place to walk, with great sledding hills.

    A major component of Big Creek Reservation is Big Creek Parkway, a refreshing alternative to the standard suburban commuter routes to Cleveland. The reservation runs parallel to Pearl Road from Valley Parkway to Brookpark Road, and is located in Brooklyn, Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights, and Strongsville. Undoubtedly the highlight of the reservation is the Lake to Lake Trail, a 2.4 mile, universally accessible all purpose trail that connects Lake Abram to Lake Isaac. On foot, by bicycle, or by wheelchair, one crosses Abram Creek and Bagley Road as they travel the trail that passes through 175 acres of headwater wetlands joining the largest wetlands in Cuyahoga County.

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    • 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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    Activities
    • Biking & Cycling
    • Exploring Culture & History
    • Exploring Nature
    • Fishing & Ice Fishing
    • Hiking & Walking
    • Picnicking
    • Sledding
    • Winter Activities
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    • Horseshoe Pits
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    Attractions

    • Beyer
      Beyer's Pond

      A wooded, 0.7 mile trail leads to the pond, stocked with channel catfish, sunfish and largemouth bass.

    • Engle Road Connector
      Engle Road Connector

      This all purpose trail improves access to the Lake-to-Lake Trail and connects the sledding recreation area and Engle Road.

    • Engle Road Sled Riding Hill
      Engle Road Sled Riding Hill

      Engle Road Sled Riding Hill is an excellent hill for beginner sledders.

    • Fowles Marsh
      Fowles Marsh

      Located along the Lake to Lake Trail in Big Creek Reservation, this restored marshland contains mudflats that provide great waterfowl viewing.

    • Lake Abram Marsh
      Lake Abram Marsh

      The largest remaining glacial wetland in Cuyahoga County, Lake Abram makes up 80 acres of unique and critical wildlife habitat.

    • Lake Isaac
      Lake Isaac

      This birding hotspot was once a “kettle lake” sculpted by glaciers during the Ice Age.

    • Lake-to-Lake Trailhead at Fowles Marsh
      Lake-to-Lake Trailhead at Fowles Marsh

      Access the All Purpose trail with easy proximity to Fowles Marsh along the Lake to Lake Trail in Big Creek Reservation.

    • Lake-to-Lake Trailhead at Lake Isaac
      Lake-to-Lake Trailhead at Lake Isaac

      Access the All Purpose Trail via Valley Parkway, with easy viewing of the Lake Isaac Waterfowl Sanctuary

    • Memphis Sledding Hill
      Memphis Sledding Hill

      Memphis sled riding hill is optimal for more experienced sled riders.

    Upcoming Programs & Events

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    • Morning Mourning Walk October 7, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

      Hike the Lake-to-Lake trail with Naturalist Matt and discuss how nature prepares for winter by...

      • Lake-to-Lake Trailhead at Lake Isaac
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