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
- Hermit's Fountain closed June 29th until 2:30 p.m. for weekly cleaning.
- July 12th - Gorge Parkway closed between Dunham Road and Overlook Lane, including Hermit's Hollow and fountain for maintenance and roadway construction.
Brecksville Reservation
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From May 31, 2022 through June 30, 2022 - All Purpose Trail and crossing at Valley Parkway and Brecksville Rd (Rt. 21), including both the East and West sides of Brecksville Road with temporary and daily closures. Be aware of temporary facilities in place.Detour directions: The closures will be daily for construction. There will be a marked route to cross.
Garfield Park Reservation
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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.
Hinckley Reservation:
- Beginning March 23, 2022, West Parking Lot will be closed for the restoration of Johnson’s Creek as crews complete select tree removal. Trails may be temporarily closed and will be reopened as work and conditions allow. Work on the stream will commence in April.
- All Purpose bridge closed near South Ballfield for maintenance. Detour: East Drive from South Ballfield parking lot to North Ballfield driveway. Barricades and cones posted.
- Area closed: Rising Valley Trail due to unsafe conditions that will require dry weather for maintenance.
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation:
- Area closed: Towpath Trail under 480 Valley View Bridge, has intermittent closures due to bridge construction.
Rocky River Reservation:
- Beginning May 9, 2022, the northbound lane of Valley Parkway below the Lorain Road Bridge will be closed. Traffic will be single lane for approximately one week.
- Portions of Valley Parkway will be closed or have flaggers in May for re-paving. Please check local signs for day-to-day closures. The All Purpose Trail will remain open.
- Area closed: Emerald Necklace Marina patio.
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.