Garfield Park Reservation

Garfield Park is rich with history & surrounded by beauty. Walk to see the scenic waterfall.

Beginning Monday, December 13th, trails adjacent to Garfield Pond will be closed to allow crews to perform select tree removal in preparation for the upcoming restoration of Garfield Pond and Wolf Creek. Trails will be temporarily re-opened as work and conditions allow. Work on the pond and stream restoration will commence in early 2022.

Learn more about the Garfield Pond Restoration project.

Garfield Park Reservation is located in Garfield Heights. The reservation features picnic areas, a wetland, and trails. The history of Garfield Park dates back almost a century. In 1894, the city of Cleveland purchased three farms, a half mile south of the city limits as a site for a new south side park. It was officially opened in 1895, as Newburg Park, and soon thereafter re-named Garfield Park. Much of the beautiful stonework still evident in the reservation today dates from the 1930s New Deal Era projects. Garfield Park was leased to Cleveland Metroparks in 1986. The old lake beds have been reclaimed by nature and are managed as green space for wildlife. The rich deep woodlands support a host of songbirds throughout the year. For educational programming at Garfield Park Center, please call CanalWay Center at 216-206-1000.

Garfield Park’s history dates back to 1894, when the city of Cleveland purchased three farms to create Newburgh Park. Later renamed Garfield Park, it benefitted from New Deal Era building projects such as roads and stone bridges in the 1930’s. It was leased to Cleveland Metroparks in 1986 and became Garfield Park Reservation. The reservation includes grills, picnic shelters and forest trails.

Located in Garfield Heights, Garfield Park Reservation has become a treasured urban oasis that has withstood the test of time. The park features a surprising array of wildlife diversity and recreational opportunities. Serving as a popular location for family gatherings and exercise enthusiasts with its unique landscapes and vistas, guests can be surprised with each visit offering something new to discover.

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Amenities

Canopy
Drinking Fountain
Electricity
Grills
Parking
Picnic Tables
Play Area
Restrooms
Trail Access

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