Big Creek is a peaceful place to walk, featuring great sledding hills.
A major component of Big Creek Reservation is Big Creek Parkway, a refreshing alternative to the standard suburban commuter routes to Cleveland. The reservation runs parallel to Pearl Road from Valley Parkway to Brookpark Road, and is located in Brooklyn, Parma, Parma Heights, Middleburg Heights, and Strongsville. The Lake to Lake Trail is undoubtedly the highlight of the reservation. This 2.4-mile, universally accessible All Purpose Trail connects Lake Abram to Lake Isaac. Whether on foot, by bicycle, or by wheelchair, travelers cross Abram Creek and Bagley Road as they journey through 175 acres of headwater wetlands including a kettle lake.
Beyer’s Pond is a small, secluded lake tucked away in the far reaches of Big Creek Reservation. A short, 0.7 mile hiking loop leads back to the lake, passing by wetlands and overlooking the floodplain...
Engle Road Sled Riding Hill is the best kept secret for winter fun in Cleveland Metroparks. The sled riding hill is a less-than 0.25 mile hike from the parking lot. When sledding isn’t in season, visi...
Once part of an extensive wetland network that included nearby Lake Abram and Lake Isaac, Fowles Marsh was historically drained for onion and celery farming. Today, it has been restored to a large ope...
Lake Abram is the largest remaining glacial wetland in Cuyahoga County. With its surrounding marsh and upland areas, Lake Abram makes up 80 acres of unique and critical wildlife habitat that is home t...
Classified as a glacial pothole created thousands of years ago, Lake Isaac Waterfowl Sanctuary serves as an important refuge for migrating waterfowl. The surrounding woodlands provide habitat for red...
Creekside Reserved Shelter is located off Big Creek Parkway in Big Creek Reservation south of Snow Road in Parma Heights. Water available May thru October--weather permitting.