Join fellow LGBTQ+ friends and family for an afternoon at CanalWay Center to learn about turtles. We will discuss the turtles that live in Ohio, then meet a few of our animal ambassadors. A turtle craft will also be available for those who would like to make a take-home turtle.
Join LGBTQ+ friends, family, and allies on an amphibian adventure. We'll go for a hike and discover what toads, frogs, salamanders, and newts are up to this spring, where and how t...
Join fellow LGBTQ+ friends, family, and allies for an evening wildflower walk and learn about spring ephemerals. We will end our hike by making our own wildflower fabric patches.
This isn’t your ordinary science class. Join a naturalist for an evening at Merwin’s Wharf, where we will discuss constellations, animals in space, and more! One drink ticket will...
Bring your preschooler out to the park to discover signs of spring. On our hike, we’ll listen to hear what amphibians are making noise and look for wildflowers popping up through t...
Try archery, rock climbing, fishing and more during this youth-focused adventure series. Meets April 23 (Astorhurst), April 30 (Brecksville), May 7 (Hinckley), May 14 (Bedford)...
Fly fishing is a great way to get outside and try something new, or enhance your knowledge while learning from seasoned, experienced instructors. Cleveland Metroparks is partnering...
Challenge yourself with a 1-mile, 2-mile, 6-mile, or Kids’ stand up paddleboard or kayak race during the 12th annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest, or enjoy a paddle at your own pace d...
Join a naturalist for a walk around West Creek Reservation’s newest wetlands, currently in active restoration. These wetlands, once a flat soccer field, are now home to a range of...
Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga poses to be done while seated or standing with a chair for support, making it accessible for everyone. Join instructor Sandra Bishop in this free...
Historical Interpreter Doug Kusak will help you walk circles around the other park users as we traverse the paved outer loop of Garfield Park Reservation. We'll walk and talk a lit...
Join our new Wednesday walking club as a naturalist leads you on an exploration of the many scenic and tranquil pathways and trails of Garfield Park. Joining the club is easy and f...
Registration for the 2026-27 school year opened at 10:00 a.m. on February 19, 2026 for Cuyahoga County and Hinkley residents. Registration for all other applicants will open Februa...
The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course is a hands-on first aid training course that will help you prepare for the unexpected and teach you what to do during an emergency in wilderne...
We're outside so we can say... "Thank you for this beautiful day!." That's the motto of Nature Preschool at Garfield Park. Come and join us with your preschooler for songs, stories...
Learn about backcountry travel on this 2-night beginner backpacking trip in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Enjoy natural rock overlooks, stream side campi...
Come and race the clock for the 3rd Annual Pump Track Race at Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park! You will get your chance to race the clock to see how you stack up against other riders. W...
Join certified instructors at Garfield Park Pond as you give paddling a try. Drop-in and climb into an available kayak or stand up paddleboard. Instructors will be on shore to assi...
Have you already experienced a Try-It: Adaptive Kayaking program, and want to have time on the water to practice your skills. This Adaptive Open Paddle is specifically designed for...
Have you always wanted to try kayaking, but weren’t sure how? Adaptive kayaking is specifically designed for guests with disabilities to have the opportunity to enjoy the water and...
Not sure what activity to sign up for? Why not try them all? Get a taste of a variety of outdoor recreation skills and activities at the new Garfield Park Program Center! Kayaking,...
Beat the summer heat while learning two new ways to have fun on the water in Garfield Park Pond, a small 2-acre pond! Whether you’re balancing on a stand up paddleboard or skimming...
Explore with us on a meandering river voyage. Teen paddlers will have the opportunity to test their skills by navigating the wild and scenic Upper Cuyahoga River where the canoes...
This session is perfect for families looking for an in-depth summer experience for their preschooler. An extension of our highly popular licensed Nature Preschool Program, our morn...
If you love science and discovery, this is the camp for you! We will explore nature through the lens of a scientist, using different tools and techniques to investigate the world a...
Join us for two days of outdoor nature science inquiry activities. We will closely examine life in streams and upland forests at Garfield Park Reservation. Activities include water...