Garfield Park Reservation


Explore the new Garfield Park Program Center and experience the restored Garfield Pond.

I heart Garfield
Bridge over water
Bridge with trees and water around it
Waterfall
Stairs amongst trees
Located in Garfield Heights, Garfield Park Reservation has become a treasured urban oasis that has withstood the test of time. The park features a surprising array of wildlife diversity and recreational opportunities. Serving as a popular location for family gatherings and exercise enthusiasts with its unique landscapes and vistas, guests can be surprised with each visit offering something new to discover. For educational programming at Garfield Park Center, please call CanalWay Center at 216-206-1000.

Garfield Park’s history dates back to 1894, when the city of Cleveland purchased three farms to create Newburgh Park. Later renamed Garfield Park, it benefitted from New Deal Era building projects such as roads and stone bridges in the 1930’s. It was leased to Cleveland Metroparks in 1986 and became Garfield Park Reservation. The reservation includes grills, picnic shelters and forest trails. The old lake beds have been reclaimed by nature and are managed as green space for wildlife. The rich deep woodlands support a host of songbirds throughout the year.

Activities

Amenities

  • Canopy

  • Drinking Fountain

  • Electricity

  • Flush Restrooms

  • Grills

  • Parking

  • Picnic Tables

  • Restrooms

  • Trail Access

Attractions

  • Garfield Park Center Trailhead

    Garfield Park Center Trailhead
    Remnants of stone bridges and dams dot the landscape that once featured two fishing and boating ponds.
  • Garfield Park Physical Fitness Trail

    Garfield Park Physical Fitness Trail
  • Iron Springs Picnic Area Trailhead

    Iron Springs Picnic Area Trailhead
    Picnic area with acess to the 2-mile APT loop through historic Garfield Park.

Facilities

  • Red Oak Picnic Area

    Red Oak Picnic Area
  • Red Oak Shelter

    Red Oak Shelter
    Red Oak Shelter is located at the end of Mill Creek Lane, off the Broadway Avenue entrance of Garfield Park Reservation in Garfield Heights. Features: large open shelter with electricity, picnic table...
  • Trolley Turn Picnic Area

    Trolley Turn Picnic Area
    Trolley Turn Picnic Area is located off Wolf Creek Lane, off Garfield Park Boulevard in Garfield Park Reservation, between Broadway Avenue and Turney Road in Garfield Heights.