I love it, it's a great place to be for the parents to relax and kids to play!read more

Not bad for being 10 minutes from home. Best for ages 2-8 but big enough for us big kids too! Nice…read moreplace to stop for the youngins to expel all that extra energy :o)

Although too cold to explore the entire park, there are a number of things I can't wait to go back…read more& check out. Besides a very clean pond filled with beautiful water fowl , there is also a small Japanese garden at the top of a steep hill that overlooks the pond. I don't know about you, but swans are a very rare occurrence in my sheltered world so being able to see two up close was awesome! There is a large shelter house in the very back of the park that provides a clean, uncluttered view of Lake Erie. Right now there are Christmas decorations if you're into viewing holiday lights. This is easily one of the cleanest parks I've ever visited. Although it is NOT DOG FRIENDLY, I would encourage you to bring the rest of the family.

Visited this state park for the first time earlier this month and had a blast!…read more I parked at what I think is the main lot, up above the mill itself. I didn't take a tour of the mill (which the park volunteers and staff do offer throughout the day) but I did walk through it and read the information in it about the history of the mill. Definitely enjoyed exploring and learning. That said, I was really there for the trails, so I spent most of my day hiking. I took a loop trail down from the mill and back (with a detour up a short trail to some falls) and it was great! I love being outside and I love a good challenge; these trails were not paved or even at all and I had a great workout navigating them. During hydration breaks I'd find a nice rock to sit on by the water, which was wonderful. It was noisy as heck by the mill because of the families, but the further out I got the more peaceful it got. Definitely met my goal of unplugging for a day during my trek on the trails. I want to come back in the future and begin to try to walk the Slippery Gorge Trail, as it sounds like the gorge is another beautiful part of the park. But that is definitely a long term goal, because that trail is not a short one! I loved visiting this park and I'd be back for sure. To everyone else, PLEASE remember water and wear the proper footwear - while I enjoyed my walk in the park, these trails are definitely not a walk in the park!

Visited this state park and it was beautiful! I couldn't stop taking pictures. Very peaceful and…read morequiet

Love Chagrin Falls. It is a quaint little town filled with shops, restaurants, boutiques, bakeries,…read moreice cream parlor, parks, and on and on and on. We had a wonderful breakfast there this morning. Took a leisurely stroll by the falls. Stopped at the bakery for a fresh loaf of bread. Just had a wonderful time.

You can hear but not see the falls as you are walking down the wooden stairs from town. Once I saw…read morethe falls they were larger than I imagined. There is a long stairway from the main street down to the falls. There are areas to stop and rest, it is a long walk down and back up. The falls are very picturesque and it is worth the trip to see them. The water was running pretty fast during my visit. I am sure other times of the year it is much slower.

Swim here was very nice. While it does get busy, many people seem to disregard the rules. Multiple…read morepeople taking their dogs into the lake while there's also a dog park right beside it, one family left their dog on a tie out in the sand with just a water bowl and a blanket. Water is murky, but it makes sense because it's a lake. About four benches were taken from other people/families because a family refused to rent the pavilion. Had many water cases from Sam's Club (about 3 cases), a couple of different pop varieties from Sam's Club (4 cases of 12 packs), and a bunch of snacks? Same person left flags in the sand, Jordan. Not sure why, guy was by himself.

Located in Cortland Ohio. Beautiful nature scenery. Lots of activities for the entire family. Nice…read morepavilions, clean grounds and a friendly small town vibe. Nice walking/biking trails throughout the park. Swimming and fishing holes also around the park. Boat rental is also available. Highly recommended! Stay safe and enjoy nature and all its beauty.

This is the best park. So much to see and do including bike areas, kid ponds with turtles, gardens…read morefor weddings, and lots of water to kayak on. There are several entrances to drive in and exit from. Plus it is all free! If highly recommend just taking a little drive in the morning to check out all the park has to offer.

Amazing trails to run and an amazing playground for kids. Really clean restrooms everywhere.read more

A treasure that is my sanctuary People come from thousands…read moreof miles away to visit this pristine park Crazy a lot of locals don't take advantage of beautiful beaches and trails

This is a lovely venue year round. There's Lake Erie, beaches, boat rides, bike trails,…read morelighthouses, bird watching, kite flying, and sooo many photo opportunities. This December, I drove the loop stopping at multiple lookout points and beaches with my big boy camera and phone camera and was not disappointed.

We were in the area to enjoy the wineries, but thought a morning hike would be a smart move. We…read morestarted out on the Butterfly path, which was short and easily walked, and then transitioned to Hemlock Ridge and finally Bluebell Valley and then back on Hemlock Ridge. Bluebell Valley had some areas that were steep and slippery and a huge flight of stairs. We got to see a snake and a deer, as well as chipmunks. There are many beautiful trees, but unfortunately the water was so low that the stream was barely running. We saw one picnic pavilion and there was a restroom. Metro Parks does a great job taking care of their parks.

I dont know who the fu** rated Nelson's ledges anything lower than 5 stars, but for the people…read morethat did; Do yourself a favor, and don't go back to Nelson's. You must not be a laid back type of person.

I did my best to stay positive during this camping trip, but it was the actual worst. I camp a lot…read moreand I realize that I'm not the primary audience for this site, but this tested me. The two stars are really for some solid food at the beach and the fact that security seemed to respond quickly to the multiple fights/safety concerns that happened during our stay. I understand that it's a spot where people are able to let loose, but at a certain point, the lack of rule enforcement/community expectation here creates an unsafe setting for everyone.

Im from the Dayton area but came near Cleveland on my hubby's work trip. I met up with ol friends…read morehere to walk and catch up after 18 yrs apart. Weather was absolutely gorgeous low 70s sunny no bugs no mud. I had never been here and they hadn't done the trails with the rock ledges and caves. We started with the easy meadow loops then went in the woods. The trail in the woods wasn't marked and there were times it was questionable which way to go. I regretted not bringing a stick or hiking poles for the woods but all turned out great. Nice park! I saw in a review someone complained dogs weren't allowed but I think that was just certain trails because several were walking with dogs.

Today we walked in the woods a ways, then walked the paved circle path through field. We stopped at…read morethe Nature Center. Here you can get snow shoes, brochures, play Chess, sit near the fire place, play games. In aquariums are a snake and turtle. There are a few hands-on activities. Next door is an open shelter house with a fireplace you can reserve. Restrooms are plentiful. This is a nice park with trail signs. Plenty of parking.