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.
Acacia Reservation
- Beginning July 24, 2023, the pond along Richmond Rd is closed for fishing. The City of Lyndhurst is performing repair work on the outflow structure. Work will begin Aug 1st and will last several weeks.
Bedford Reservation
- The parking lot on Hawthorn Pkwy, near Richmond Rd, will be closed beginning Monday, October 2nd and continue through Friday, October 13th. Parking is available near Broadway Rd.
Big Creek Reservation
- September 28, 2023 - Closed: Lake to Lake Trail from Eastland parking lot to Lake Abrams boardwalk. The Lake to Lake Trail between Lake Isaac and Fowles including Lake Isaac Loop is closed for vegetation control along the All Purpose Trail.
- All Purpose Trail from Brookpark to Snow closed intermittently to pedestrians/bicycles for resurfacing.
Garfield Park Reservation
Hinckley Reservation
- Beginning June 16, 2023 – HAD Drilling Contractors will be conducting gas well plugging activity in various areas throughout Hinckley Reservation. No closures are expected at this time.
- September 5, 2023 – Hinckley Lake Trail between East Overlook and Indian Point to be closed to pedestrians on an as needed basis during the hours of 7a-2p for repairs. Detour directions: Patrons may utilize the APT.
- Hinckley Lake and The Spillway are currently closed for restoration. Please click here to learn about the project.
Mill Stream Run Reservation
- Royalview Mountain Bike Trail is closed
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
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Beginning October 12, 2023 – The Towpath Trail will be closed between Harvard Road Trail Head Parking Lot and canal fishing area below Canalway Visitor Center for First Energy transmission line repair work.
Beginning July 13, 2023 – Trailhead connection from Columbus Road to Red Line Greenway, near RTA Redline Station, may be intermittently closed due to construction. Construction team will try and keep trail open and will have construction area identified.Detour directions: Connections to trail network at Franklin Ave. or W.25th and Columbus Rd. Expected reopening in early November.
Rocky River Reservation
- Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works Bridge Closure – Cedar Point Road – West of Valley Parkway – Through 2023.
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.