Current list of Cleveland Metroparks closures and restrictions.
Bedford Reservation
- September 7, 2024 - Gorge Parkway and Overlook Lane, including all amenities and trails attached, will be closed to all traffic on Saturday, September 7th until 2 pm for the Bedford XC Mountain Bike Race. For more information about the race: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/calendar/2024/or/miscellaneous-race-and-events/bedford-xc-mountain-bike-race
- Beginning September 9, 2024: Gorge Parkway, Overlook Lane, Button Road, and the nearby All Purpose Trails (APT) will be periodically closed for repaving. During these closures, access to picnic areas and parking lots will be affected.
Big Creek Reservation
- Beginning February 16, 2024 – Fowles Marsh Boardwalk/Bridge between Polaris and Southwest General on Lake to Lake APT closed for Boardwalk repairs.
Garfield Park Reservation
- Beginning October 20, 2022 – All trails adjacent to the Garfield Pond will be closed for ongoing construction for the stream and historical pond restoration project. Learn more about the project.
Hinckley Reservation
- Beginning October 24, 2023 – Hinckley Lake trail between the spillway and West Drive connector trail closed for Hinckley Lake Dam project. Learn more about the project.
- Detour directions: The APT (paved trail) will remain open throughout the duration of the project.
- 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.
Lakefront Reservation
- Beginning August 5, 2024 through August of 2025 - The Coast Guard Causeway is closed for the US Army Corps of Engineers re-building of the causeway out to the old coast guard station. It is closed to vehicles|pedestrians|bicycles|dog walkers|golfers|anglers.
North Chagrin Reservation
- August 27, 2024 – Hiking trails are closed until their conditions have been confirmed for safety. The All Purpose Trail and Bridle Trails are open.
- North Chagrin Nature Center and the Nature Shop are both open. Nature Center hours are 9:30 - 5:00 p.m. and Nature Shop hours are 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Rocky River Reservation
- Beginning June 14, 2024 – Mastick Road Hill will be closed for Illuminating Company work.
- Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works Bridge Closure – Cedar Point Road – West of Valley Parkway – Through 2024.
South Chagrin Reservation
- The parkway is closed between Aurora and Cannon Roads to vehicular traffic for the Hawthorn Bridge project. Currently the All Purpose Trail is open. Learn more about the project.