This swamp forest boasts hiking trails, walking paths, Bunns Lake and a monarch butterfly waystation.
Bradley Woods Reservation, located in North Olmsted and Westlake, is on a massive formation of Berea sandstone. The stone is easily seen in the old quarry sites located in various areas of the reservation. The quarries were in operation over 50 years ago and produced sandstone for building stones. The reservation is filled with deep forests of red maple, blackgum, yellow birch, and pin oak. Bunns Lake, dedicated in 1986, was created to provide waterfowl habitat, and serve as a pleasant spot for nature lovers. The reservation also conserves wildlife habitat with large tracts of relatively undisturbed woodlands and open areas with a large deer population.
- Bradley Woods Reservation
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6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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The only swamp forest in Cleveland Metroparks, Bradley Woods Reservation is full of cultural and natural uniqueness.
Nestled off Bradley Road in Westlake sits 795 acres of a little park gem called Bradley Woods Reservation. A walking path surrounds a pond called Bunns Lake where ducks and geese are plentiful and the occasional blue heron has been known to visit as well. The forest is laden with pin oak, yellow birch, blackgum, red maple and tulip trees. Along with the path around the lake, there are over two miles of hiking trails. An open grassy area near the picnic shelter offers space for informal recreation, and a nearby monarch butterfly waystation provides these threatened insects a place to rest.
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Under the Log
Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic AreaJoin a naturalist as we explore the world under the logs! We’ll carefully comb through the leaf litter and debris in search of salamanders, centipedes, and other wonderful creatur... -
Bradley Woods Explorers Camp (9 – 10 years)
Codrington Shelterhouse Picnic AreaJoin us this summer for a brand-new camp experience nestled in the heart of Bradley Woods Reservation. Campers will explore what it means to be a junior naturalist while creating u...