Cleveland Metroparks COVID-19 updates, closures and cancellations

Safe Practices When Visiting Cleveland Metroparks During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
 
Cleveland Metroparks continues to follow the best guidelines from the CDC, State of Ohio and public health officials to institute precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). 
   
All guests should follow safe practices when visiting the parks:

• Think first: do not use the parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms.
• Follow best hygiene practices recommended by the CDC including washing hands frequently.
• Practice social distancing: provide other park users with proper space of at least six feet at all times during your visit.
• Prepare for your trip: be prepared for limited access to public restrooms and water fountains that may be closed for your safety.
• Share the trail: share the trail and warn others as you pass.
• Avoid playgrounds: all playgrounds and outdoor fitness stations are closed for safety.
• “Pack in, pack out”: bring a suitable trash bag for any disposable items you may have. Leaving no trash behind helps protect employees.
• Cleveland Metroparks encourages people to wear a mask or facial covering in the parks but it is not required. Click here for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo mask policy.

List of closures:

• All Nature Centers & Nature Shops: Brecksville Nature Center, Brecksville Trailside Program Center, Canalway Center, Edgewater Nature Shop, North Chagrin Nature Center, Rocky River Nature Center and Watershed Stewardship Center
• Ledge Pool will remain closed for the 2020 season
• Edgewater and Euclid Beach piers
• eLCee2 Water Taxi
• Go Ape Treetop Adventure

For additional park impacts, visit Alerts and Closures.

Due to COVID-19, rental facilities are limited. Cleveland Metroparks event team is available to help plan future events at 216-635-3304. Backcountry site rentals are unavailable at this time.

The following programs have been cancelled for 2020 due to mandatory safety measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Edgewater LIVE
• Euclid Beach LIVE 
• Zoo, Golf and Nature Summer camps
• Music concert series
• Junior golf programs

Outdoor education and recreation programs have returned

Park naturalists and recreation specialists will lead a variety of outdoor activities across the Park District to offer guests a way to stay active and explore the Emerald Necklace. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com/oe for more information.

Continue virtual learning with Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland Metroparks will continue to offer virtual nature learning with its “Ask a Naturalist” series on Facebook Live every Friday at 1 p.m. for those unable to participate during in-person programming.