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    Rocky River Nature Center

    Parks | Visit | Parks | Rocky River Reservation
    Nestled in the Rocky River Valley, Rocky River Nature Center offers spectacular views of a 360 million year old shale cliff from the deck overhanging the river. Go backwards through time inside the Nature Center as you explore exhibits about the early inhabitants of the valley including the giant fish of the Devonian sea, Dunkleosteus.
    • Rocky River Reservation
      24000 Valley Parkway
      North Olmsted, OH 44070
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    • 440.734.6660
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    • Daily – 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
      Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

    Positioned along the Rocky River, Rocky River Nature Center provides a full visitor experience with opportunities to discover and learn about current Ohio wildlife, ancient species such as Dunkleosteus along with prehistoric and pioneer cultures.  

    HideAway Hollow, just recently renovated, is a giant oak tree where kids can play and discover.
     
    Explore the gardens outside on your way to over five miles of trails that lead from the Nature Center. The trails will take you to the river’s edge, a wetland forest, ponds, hilltops and ancient American Indian earthworks. These trails provide immediate access to the Fort Hill Stairs. The nature sightings change along the trail in each season.

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    Rocky River Nature Center Group Program Guide (PDF)

    Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shop located on-site.

    Take a virtual tour of Rocky River Nature Center

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    Rental Information

    Fee: $75/hour (2 hour minimum) 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    $800: 6 – 11:30 p.m.
    Capacity: 150 lecture style/auditorium; 80 people with tables
    Best for: Birthday Parties & Showers, Corporate Events & Meetings
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    For rental information, call 216-635-3304.

    Map of Rocky River Nature Center Interactive Map

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    • Art Wall: Karin Dijkstra July 6, 2022 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

      Karin Marleen Dijkstra is a watercolor artist who draws inspiration from music and nature, from...

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    • Turtles, Snakes, and More (5 - 7 years) July 6, 2022 - July 8, 2022
      10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      Explore outdoors to find out where reptiles and amphibians live and look for them in the wild...

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    • Art Wall: Karin Dijkstra July 7, 2022 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

      Karin Marleen Dijkstra is a watercolor artist who draws inspiration from music and nature, from...

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    • Art Wall: Karin Dijkstra July 8, 2022 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

      Karin Marleen Dijkstra is a watercolor artist who draws inspiration from music and nature, from...

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    • Time to Toddle: Polliwog Party July 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

      Join Miss Melissa for a hike and activities that encourage your toddlers to get hands-on with...

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    • Water Explorers One-day Camp (7 - 8 years) July 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

      Does your child love water? Then this is the camp for them! We will explore the pond and river...

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      Rocky River Nature Center Trailhead

      Providing access to over 5 miles of trails and the nature center itself, these trails will take you to the river’s edge, a wetland forest, ponds, hilltops and ancient American Indian earthworks.

      • Rocky River Reservation
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      Cedar Point Picnic Area has everything for the perfect picnic or group adventure. Fire up the grill and enjoy the play area.

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      Powered by the water of Rocky River, this gristmill provided grist milling and flour to Rocky River Valley residents.

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