Reserve a picnic area for your next company outing.
Brookside Reservation was one of the City of Cleveland's oldest neighborhood parks before its acquisition by Cleveland Metroparks in 1993. The land was purchased in 1894 and has been a center for recreation since the early 1900s. Still a recreation hub, the area now boasts baseball and soccer/football fields. The 132-acre reservation serves as a refuge for diverse wildlife in an urban setting. It is also an attractive spot for area picnickers and a resting site for walkers, cyclists and others who use the All Purpose Trail. This reservation connects to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
- Brookside Reservation
- Driving Directions
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6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- 440.887.1968
- Park Trail Map
Activities
Amenities
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Electricity
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Grills
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Parking
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Picnic Tables
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Play Area
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Restrooms
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Trail Access
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Volleyball Courts
Attractions
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Brighton Park
The 25-acre Brighton Park sits on the restored former Henninger Landfill property. It provides a critical connection between the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and... -
Brookside Overlook
This overlook provides a sweeping view of the historic Baseball Fields of Brookside Reservation. Nestled in this urbanized section of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, this reservation consi... -
Brookside Reservation Trailhead
Access the All Purpose Trail at Brookside Reservation located along John Nagy Blvd. off Ridge Road in Cleveland.
Facilities
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Brookside Valley Event Site
Convenient to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and numerous ball fields, Brookside Shelter is located on John Nagy Blvd. in Brookside Reservation, off Ridge Road north of Memphis Avenue in the Old Brooklyn ne... -
Cleveland Metroparks Administrative Offices
Many of the administrative staff at Cleveland Metroparks are located at the Administrative Offices. -
Meadow Ridge Picnic Area
Meadow Ridge Picnic Area offers several shared-use picnic tables, a play area and a large open field. The picnic area provides access to nearby hiking trails and even an overlook that offers views of...
Programs & Events
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Watershed Walk
Brookside Valley Event SiteJoin Naturalist Emily Greenland for a short stroll along Big Creek to discuss the scope and importance of the local watershed as we look for plants and animals near the creek. -
Drop-by: Kodama Hunt
Cherry Grove Picnic AreaIn Japanese mythology, Kodama are spirits believed to inhabit trees, bringing blessings or curses to people depending on how they were treated. While the sakura trees at Brookside... -
Falcons in the Big City
Brookside Valley Event SiteFrom being placed on the endangered species list in 1970, to becoming an icon of the Terminal Tower in downtown Cleveland, the peregrine falcon has had a storied past! Follow Natur...
