A nice park. A lovely and secluded oasis of nature. Great for walks…read more A church friend invited me to a picnic with her and her family after church one Sunday in September 2025. I don't think this is a great park for picnics because upon entry, I only saw one picnic table with benches so other people will have to sit on the ground if the table is occupied. Sitting on the ground is fine but it may not be convenient for some people. This park is a good option for walking or taking a mini hike with friends and family. There is a rocky area with some water that is cool to see as it is a mini waterfall. Bring sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Overall, I had fun at David Fortier River Park. It seems to be a hidden gem unless you live in the area. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 187/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1028 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 11 September 2026

Beautiful man made waterfall with a viewing deck! Long paths that go down close to it, overall…read more10/10 (5.0 stars) (My review from Google maps)

Went to the Live on the Lake concert with OLD SKL CLE it was as so fun! Come lake in general is…read morevery nice and put together. Walkable, fishing, jungle gyms, hanging out, and you can have events there as well like weddings. It's very nice and a good use of space. This was the last concert of summer 2026. It was fun and packed. Lots of food trucks and people having picnics and dancing, singing and enjoying themselves. Overall very good time. Parking for this was a challenge but normally parking at the lake is easy and right there. No problems. This is a very nice venue and city park. Berea has done a great job with this and their downtown. Cure little town with a lot to offer.

Coe Lake is an incredibly beautiful park that is well manicured and lots of photo-worthy locations…read morenear the Cleveland airport. I boil with envy that west siders have such an incredible public park they can visit while I have to drive 40 minutes to get here! Every time I come here, I am always happy to see lots of people utilizing the park. There's a beautiful pagoda, a new and extensive playground, and a great walking trails around the very clean lake. The Berea Public Library is also in this complex, which I will also be giving its own review of 5 stars! I guess Berea resident's tax dollars are being used more wisely than those of us on the east side, haha!

I absolutely LOVE THIS WATERFALL! It combines two of my favorite things... waterfalls and bridges…read more The three bridges serve as a unique backdrop and give a Lord of the Rings sort of vibe! There is an overlook deck just off the parking area or you can find a very short trail to the right of the overlook that leads to the base of the waterfall. ENJOY!!!

Very beautiful scenery and a great place to escape the everyday hustle and bustle…read more This is a great place for people who love to be outside and who love nature.

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.

Another nice Metropark! We are always pleased with the parks we find. This one is fairly small,…read morebut there is a nice paved path around a lake. We saw lots of wildlife and listening to the frogs was awesome. We also tried to take a loop path through the woods, but it was extremely muddy and at one point we couldn't figure out where the path went and had to turn around. There is a nice pavilion and there are restrooms.

Calhoun loop This…read moretrail is accessed at the very end of the parking lot. You will see a gate with a path. Follow the path and then you will see a sign when the trail turns. It loops around and ends back at the parking lot. This is a natural trail so parts were very muddy. It winds through the woods and along a creek.

I went to Wallace Lake Park today in Berea with a group and had a great time! I've never been…read morebefore, but as of June 2026, it's a nice area. A paved walking path, big parking lots available and little ones along the path, clean restroom facilities, a large concession stand offering snacks and honey hut ice cream! There were plenty of picnic tables scattered around with families and friends having birthdays, graduation parties, etc. The group I was with rented out the tented area, which was a nice size and had some dedicated grills and trash for convenience. I didn't swim or use the beach/lake area but there were plenty of people out there swimming, kayaking, and fishing.

Stopped here to do some fishing this Is a very good place for fishing or yoy can just do some…read moreswimming on the other side of the lake I've caught plenty of bass here which is what I prefer to catch so me and the family did some fishing I would recommend if your looking to do alittle bit of fishing

This reservation is spread out over multiple cities. There are many parking areas to stop and enjoy…read morealong the way. We stopped near snow road and we're able to have a nice picnic lunch. Plenty of picnic tables and covered areas to eat. My kids loved the river ford and being able to walk down by the river. There are only port o potties by the area we stopped so that is always hard with kids.

A nice trail in the cleveland metoparks. It's usually pretty quiet and peaceful. It's a good place…read morefor a walk or to go bird watching. It is part of the lake to lake trail. The bridge area is my favorite part and there is a small kids play area.

Took the kids here to play after being cooped up in the car for 2 days (drove from Houston, TX)…read more This is a cute little park! The kids enjoyed the playground. Looks as though there is playground for younger kids and one for older kids. There are also bocce courts, an area for horseshoes and 2 nice-sized covered pavilions (connected with a fireplace which would be amazing in the fall). A few baseball fields are right next to the area as well.

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.

Beautiful park for exploring nature. The trails all go along pond and marsh areas so you always get…read moreto see a variety of birds, fish, snakes, etc. The parking lot is located by An ice cream store. They have bathrooms attached to one end and a put putt course behind. The parking lot goes back a little further by some of the trail entrances and there is a playground. Paths are mostly paved or covered in stone. The path branches off to the high school and back to a event building. If it's your first time there I suggest taking a picture of the map so you can stay on course. If you choose the path that goes under the road it loops around a pond. The pond has a small floating dock. Great park if you have a little time to explore.

A beautiful park to walk, right behind Sundae Funday's! Not very hilly, beautiful trees and…read morewell-maintained paths. I deducted 1 star because I wish the trails were clearly marked. It's easy to get turned around and I feel that a few trail markers would go a long way in assuring the public that they're going the right way.