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 & Hermit’s Hollow is closed to all users until early Spring 2023 for 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). All through traffic prohibited.
Big Creek Reservation
- All Purpose Trail from Brookpark to Snow closed intermittently to pedestrians/bicycles for resurfacing
Brecksville Reservation
- Meadows Drive between Valley Parkway and the Gazebo is closed to vehicles due to snow accumulation. Will reopen by April 1, 2023.
- March 22, 2023 – Valley Parkway near Deer Lick Cave to Chippewa Creek Drive is closed to vehicles, horseback riders, and bicycles due to a possible amphibian migration. Expected to reopen on 3/23/23.
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 March 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.
- March 17, 2023 until further notice – The APT and Lake Trail between the Boathouse and Spillway are closed to pedestrians for tree removal for the dam project.
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.
North Chagrin Reservation
- Buttermilk Falls Parkway between Sunset Lane and Intergrove Cabin closed due to a tree across the road. Detour directions: Enter the park from Route 91 and Sunset Lane or Chagrin River road and Oxbow Lane to travel to the North Chagrin Nature Center.
Rocky River Reservation
- An area of Memorial Field is temporarily closed for work by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to plug an orphan (abandoned) gas well from the early 1900s. Work is expected to be completed by mid-March.
- Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works Bridge Closure - Cedar Point Road – West of Valley Parkway – Through 2023.
- The APT at Valley Parkway, where it intersects Mastick Road/Puritas Avenue, is closed to all traffic for construction. Work is expected to be completed by mid-April.
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.