Cleveland Metroparks Updated Closures and Cancelations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland Metroparks indoor public facilities closed, events and programs canceled through March 31
 
Cleveland Metroparks today announced that Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will be closed beginning March 16 until at least March 31. In addition to the Zoo, Cleveland Metroparks indoor public facilities are closed and all Cleveland Metroparks events and programs are canceled until at least March 31. The precautionary action follows directives from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Public Health, Cuyahoga Board of Health and the CDC to limit public gatherings.
 
The following Cleveland Metroparks locations are closed to the public until at least March 31:

• Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
• All Nature Centers & Nature Shops: Brecksville Nature Center, Canalway Center, North Chagrin Nature Center, Rocky River Nature Center, Watershed Stewardship Center and Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store.
• Merwin’s Wharf.

 
All Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo upcoming programs and events are canceled until at least March 31 including:

• Fish Fry at Big Met and Fish Fry events at Emerald Necklace Marina and Merwin’s Wharf
• History of Maple Sugaring March 14-15.
• Buzzard Day on March 15.
• World Water Day March 21.
• Adventure University & Gear Swap March 21.
• Job Fair March 22.
• Race to the Cake 5K April 3 is postponed to a later date.

 
Guests who registered for programs that required a fee between March 13 and March 31 will be refunded.
 
Cleveland Metroparks outdoor locations will remain open including 18 park reservations and eight golf courses. Golf courses will remain open daily on a limited schedule from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. All guests visiting Cleveland Metroparks are recommended to take preventative action when visiting the park system including self-monitoring and practicing social distancing.
 
For the latest information on Cleveland Metroparks coronavirus precautions visit: clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19.