Great park with a lot of options for recreation. This parks also stretches a few different cities…read moreso you have the option for longer walks, runs, or bike rides. Wallace Lake is inside this park and has different boating options. Lots of fishing spots as well. You also have paved and trail options to choose from. There are a few big parking areas along with smaller ones. If you go early you are fine usually to find parking wherever. There is also a fitness trail so you can use it in conjection with other workouts.

A nice park with plenty of walking paths and hiking trails. There are also picnic tables. They have…read morebike trails as well. There are multiple parking areas depending on what part of the park you want to explore. Not too crowded due to the size of the park.

The perfect getaway, even for a few hours exists at Bradstreet Landing. You will find it tucked…read moreaway in the middle of the west side suburbs, calling you take sit and enjoy lunch, fish from the pier or search for sea glass. Lake Erie is at our fingertips and with the steps and picnic spaces right next to the parking lot it's easy to enjoy nature in our backyard, I love that we can ride our bikes, take a 5 minute drive or run 4 miles to get here, it's almost too easy to take for granted.

I am so glad this new renovated pier is done! It truly is beautiful, clean, and a great place to…read morecome for a sunset, sunrise, fishing, pictures, etc The parking is a little limited and there's not really a lot of other options if the parking lot is full. (I think some people part at the little convenient store next door) I went on a weekday and it was a little packed but not too bad!! Idk what the weekends are like, but I imagine it could be hard to find a spot! Everyone seemed in a good mood and there was a cute old lady selling crocheted things! I will definitely be back (:

I'm from the east side, and for years I've driven over the bridges telling myself, "One day I'm…read moregoing to stop and wander through that park." I'm so happy I finally did. Now I already know I'll be back, because we only explored part of it -- but what my sister, her pup, and I wandered through was fun, peaceful, and a little adventurous. At one point there was literally a giant mallard just standing in the middle of the woods like he owned the place. And then there were stairs that climb straight up the side of the mountain -- okay, hill -- but it felt like a mountain in the best way. The whole walk made me feel free. If you ever find yourself wanting a moment outside, a breath of fresh air, or just a place to wander, stop here. It's worth it.

Rocky River Reservation is so pretty. There are many trails and walking paths in this park. They…read morehave a popular nature center as well. The park has plenty of parking, depending on what area you would like to explore. There is a golf course and multiple areas for fishing. You can also take your kayak and kayak the emerald necklace. Very pretty during the fall. I recommend bringing a picnic to one of the many picnic areas or sitting on one of the many benches throughout the park and enjoying mother nature.

A short trail that leads to directly to the falls. Very well maintained. The falls are beautiful…read more I'd recommend going after a rain, but it's a great stop anytime the water is flowing.n

This was a pretty spot. There was no one around at all. The falls were low, but the hike was easy…read moreand the trails were nice.

Of all the things we did in Clevland during our trip this was our favorite. I can't stop thinking…read moreof this little slice of heaven. There is a main trail that loops around and borders the lake. Most of the rim there is foliage blocking the view but there are a few open spots and the overlook spot if you want a view of the lake. I would recommend verring onto the Northern Harrier Trail which was our favorite. Felt very whimsical with all of the wildflowers and deer. This is an excellent spot for birding. Saw a few groups with binoculars. I broke our my bird call app and had dozens of birds identified that we then tried to find. Very fun! The trail itself is pretty short but it's worth doing a few laps if you've got the time. Or taking it really slow to soak it up. There is large parking lot available. Google maps takes you right to it.

Great Metroparks Reservation with some seriously underrated views of the lake and the city skyline…read more This is located right off the highway at the MLK exit. It's super easy to get to, with good parking and signage. I was surprised that there was no paved trail/path. There is a bird watching path and another running trail and they all connect, but nothing is paved. Be sure to bring your bug spray and there were warning signs that there are ticks. There's a great lookout spot with a few benches less than a mile into the trail. Excellent views.

This is a nice park to go for a walk on that's conveniently located close to my parents house…read more We've come here a couple of times. The trails are probably only a couple miles or less total. We usually take the path through the seven ponds that's across the street from the parking lot. You start on a path through the woods and then it meanders through the ponds to loop back. We usually take the short trail from the parking lot to the eagle's nest lookout. We saw the eagle's nest on our most recent trip but no eagles. It's a short and flat walk that would be good for all ages. It was a little muddy last time but not too bad. Check it out if you're in the area and looking to get outside!

One of our favorite hiking locations. The trail is long enough for a good workout and scenery…read morevaried enough to enjoy it.

At first glance this park is beautiful, the drive up towards the main parking area is surrounded by…read moretrees and offers a large pond with fountain. There is also a large overlook where you can sit & enjoy the view. However, the view was a bit frustrating as the entire pond had large amounts of trash surrounding the edges. You can fish here but it is strictly catch & release. Although, other than a large amount of dead snails & fish I'm not sure what you'll find. I realize the pond was low but this should make it all the more easier to maintain. There are at least two trails winding through the woods but it's difficult to tell which path you're on on where to go. The only signage marking the paths are random planks of badly weathered wood with dull red or blue paint. Some are broken and lying at the base of trees, others were attached to trunks but blended in with the bark. Perhaps new signs with bright colors would be more suitable for visitors. The trails are wide dirt paths with very few obstructions, however you might get stuck in the mud if it's damp out...I would not recommend these trails if you're in a wheelchair. Towards the back of the property is an ugly cookie cutter development- such an eye sore! And the trails are littered with broken benches but are very quiet & relaxing. There's even a neat old fireplace and a few pavilions with grills. It also offers a large playground and huge field. I think if the park was cleaned up a bit & things were fixed it would be one I would return to regularly.

One of the best of the metroparks. They have paved trails, off trail paths, multiple waterfalls,…read morecreeks, streams, fire pits, pavilions w grills and Henry Church Rock.

This is a review of several trails in the reservation. Please see the many photos I uploaded that…read moredon't appear below but appear in the photos for this site. I started on the Buckeye Trail at SOM Center Rd and Hawthorne Parkway (the road was blocked there due to a downed tree). I followed the Buckeye trail to the Hatchet Ridge trail where I circled the Henry Church Rock Loop and headed back to my starting place along the Buckeye trail. It was about 4.5 mile loop The Buckeye Trail is some asphalt and some dirt and small rocks. It is easy to follow and well marked. It follows some of the BridleTrail which horses can trek. I saw many runners on this trail. It was mostly shaded and wide enough at points for three people to walk side by side. It was an easy trail. I saw people of all ages on this trail and families. The Hatchet trail and the portion of the Henry Church Rock trail that runs along the river is "somewhat dangerous" according to a gentleman probably in his 60's who stopped to give me directions. The trail is narrow (enough for people to pass each other) and a dirt path with some rocks and roots along the way. All under the shade of the trees. To get down to the river you have to descended several flights of stairs. See my attached pics for elevation rise and fall on the trail. There are several Emergency Location stations along the path so you can share your exact location to EMS in an. I saw lots of people walking along the river shores, wading through the water, swimming with their families, and even jumping from the top of the water fall. It looked like the kids and adults were having a blast in the water and exploring the area. It was a very warm day when I went and the Henry Church Rock area was busy with hikers and kids. The Buckeye trail was quiet. The area is busy with walkers, runners, hikers, families, and bicycles. It's fun and relaxing trail.