Big Creek Reservation

Big Creek is a peaceful place to walk, featuring great sledding hills.

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Dinosaur bone remains
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Pond within a park
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.

Activities

Amenities

  • Emergency Phone

  • Grills

  • Horseshoe Pits

  • Parking

  • Picnic Tables

  • Play Area

  • Restrooms

  • Trail Access

Attractions

  • Beyer's Pond

    Beyer's Pond
    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 Connector

    Engle Road Connector
    This all purpose trail improves access to the Lake-to-Lake Trail and connects the sledding recreation area and Engle Road.
  • Engle Road Sled Riding Hill

    Engle Road Sled Riding Hill
    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...

Facilities

  • Creekside Reserved Shelter

    Creekside Reserved Shelter
    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.
  • Lower Fern Hill Picnic Area

    Lower Fern Hill Picnic Area
    Fern Hill Picnic Area is located off Big Creek Parkway, off the Brookpark Road entrance of Big Creek Reservation in Parma.
  • Memphis Picnic Area

    Memphis Picnic Area
    Memphis Picnic area is located at the intersection of Memphis Avenue and Tiedman Road in Big Creek Reservation.