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
- Gorge Parkway between Dunham Road & Overlook Lane closed for 90 days (beginning Decemer 12, 2022) road construction and erosion control. Detour directions: Dunham Road (southeast) to Egbert Road (north) to Overlook Lane (north) or Overlook Lane (south) to Egbert Road (south) to Dunham Road (northwest)
- Gorge Parkway will be closed from Dunham Road to Egbert Road, as well as Overlook Lane and Astorhurst will be closed from noon on January 31st to 6 am on February 1st due to Wildlife Management.
Big Creek Reservation
- All Purpose Trail from Brookpark to Snow closed intermittently to pedestrians/bicycles for resurfacing.
Big Met Golf Course
- February 2, 2023 - Course closed due to snow cover.
Brecksville Reservation
- Beginning December 19, 2022 – Meadows Drive between Valley Parkway and the Gazebo is closed to vehicles for the winter due to snow and ice. Roadway to reopen in the spring.
- Beginning January 23, 2023 – York Archery Range is closed to vehicles and pedestrians for the winter due to snow and ice. Range to reopen in the spring.
- Beginning February 20, 2023 – Valley Parkway will be intermittently closed between Chippewa Creek Drive and Meadows Drive from late February - April for amphibian migration. Please look for closure signs at park entrances during that time.
Euclid Creek Reservation
- Metro Park Blvd will be closed from Highland Road to Green Road to all vehicles, bikes and pedestrians from noon on February 2nd to 6 am on February 3rd due to Wildlife Management.
Garfield Park Reservation
Hinckley Reservation
- The water level of Hinckley Lake is being lowered for data gathering. Patrons are advised to stay on the typical shoreline and not venture out onto the exposed lake bed. Boating will be closed when water levels no longer reach the public boat launch areas. The expected re-opening date is February 1, 2023.
- September 24, 2022 until further notice – West Drive between State Road and Boathouse Drive closed for road construction.
- From August 22, 2022 until further notice – West Drive parking lot near Johnson's Creek will be closed to vehicles during the Johnson's Creek restoration project.
Lakefront Reservation
- Beginning December 5, 2022, Whiskey Island Drive is scheduled for a complete road closure through February 1st, 2023. The only way to the Wendy Park area by vehicle is by preauthorized passage through the NEORSD plant. Wendy Park will remain open and walking access to the park can be gained through the Whiskey Island Bridge or the All Purpose Trails.
Little Met and Mastick Woods Golf Courses
- Seasonal closure. Both Little Met and Mastick Woods are now officially closed for the season. Anticipated re-opening will be sometime in March 2023.
Mill Stream Run Reservation
- From November 3, 2022 until further notice – Valley Parkway to Eastland/Whitney to Valley Parkway closed to vehicles for guardrail repairs 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The All Purpose Trail is open.
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
- Beginning October 24th – the Aqeuduct Trail Head parking lot will be closed for paving.
- Area closed: Towpath Trail under 480 Valley View Bridge, has intermittent closures due to bridge construction.
Rocky River Reservation
- Cedar Point Bridge closed until November 2023.
- January 25th, 2023 – Valley Parkway between Falls Lane and Spafford is closed to all vehicles, bikes and pedestrians due to forestry work.
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course
- February 1, 2023 – Course closed due to snow cover.
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.