Cleveland Metroparks has implemented several park restrictions to encourage social distancing and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. All park visitors should anticipate impacts that are necessary to help mitigate crowding.
Cleveland Metroparks closures and restrictions across the Park District are subject to change and updates will be made as quickly as possible.
Bedford Reservation
- From September 6, 2022, through September 8, 2022, the Alexander Trailhead Parking Lot will be closed from 6:00am to 3:00pm for daily electric company power line maintenance. The Buckeye Trail and Bridle Trail can both be accessed from Canal Road and Sagamore Road. However, the Summit County Hike & Bike trail will also be closed during these times and the loop cannot be connected
- From September 9, 2022 from 11:00pm through September 10th, 2022 at 2:00pm, the Gorge Parkway & Overlook Lane will be closed for the Bedford XC Mountain Bike Race, https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar/2022/or/miscellaneous-race-tours-events/bedford-xc-mountain-bike-race. All trails and attractions associated with these roadways will also be closed during this timeframe. This includes hiking, MTB, bridle, and All-Purpose trails, Hermit's Hallow, Tinker's Creek Overlook, Bridal Veil Falls, and Egbert Picnic Area.
Big Creek Reservation
- September 16, 2022 Lake Abram Parking Lot / Lake to Lake Trail Hepburn to Abram will be closed for Boardwalk maintenance.
Garfield Park Reservation
- Beginning Monday, December 13, 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.
- ​Beginning September 13 at 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Mill Creek Falls parking lot and trail will be closed due to invasive species removal. Vehicles, pedestrians, horseback riders, bicycles, dog walkers and other visitors are not permitted.
Hinckley Reservation
- Carriage Trail between Soybean Connector Bridle Trail and Worden's Bridle Trail closed for Johnson's Creek Crossing concrete work until Septmber 26, 2022.
- September 24, 2022 from 6:00am until 2:00pm, East and West Drive Between State Road and Boathouse Drive is closed for Adventure Race. For your safety, please stay off all roads, equestrian, hiking, and all purpose trails.
- September 24, 2022 until further notice - West Drive between State Road and Boathouse Drive closed for road construction.
- From August 22, 2022 through October 31, 2022 West Drive parking lot near Johnson's Creek will be closed to vehicles during the Johnson's Creek restoration project .
Miill Stream Run Reservation
- Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 5:30am to 12:00pm - Valley Parkway from Bagley Road to South Quarry wil be closed for the Hermes River Run Race.
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
- Area closed: Towpath Trail under 480 Valley View Bridge, has intermittent closures due to bridge construction.
Rocky River Reservation
- September 19, 2022 from 8:00am to 2:00pm - Mastick Road Hill closed between Valley Parkway & Eaton Road.
South Chagrin Reservation
- The parkway is closed between Aurora and Cannon Roads through 2023 to vehicular traffic for the Hawthorn Bridge project. Currently the all purpose trail is open.