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)

This is a great playground. It has four baby bucket swings and three regular swings. It has a…read morelittle drawbridge and slide. There is also appear to walk down to as well as a little path. There are bathrooms, a little ways away from the playground.

Tony and I was in the area on our Journey from Cleveland Oh to Port Clinton Ohio when we ran across…read morethis gorgeous lake front park They allow pets and had clean restrooms Recommend to stop if in the area and enjoy the view and amenities

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.

Now that the Covid restrictions have been lifted there is lots to do in the nature center area…read more They have a photo op area with a kayak setup and pretend fish to catch. The animal area now has interactive exhibits. Lots for kids to learn about wildlife, water pollution, etc. they even have a history of ship building of Lorain with some fun exhibits on display. The kids play area is also now open with water table play, things to climb, puzzles and bird watching. Great for families!

We love nature walks and this is one of my favorites. The paths are easy to walk and the trees…read moreare lush. You can hear the stream from many of the trails. There are benches along the way if you wish to rest and take in the beauty. Other than squirrels and a few birds, I haven't seen much wildlife, but the greenery is enough to please me.

It's Ohio and fall...the most beautiful time of year! I wanted to go for a walk outside to enjoy…read morethe sun that was trying to peak out after many days of rain. And I wanted to embrace the fall colors. But, I wanted a path that wouldn't be muddy. I made an impromptu decision to take my son and boyfriend to Miller Nature Preserve because I knew it would be dry inside the conservatory and from what I remembered, there were some paths along the building outside. We started inside, which is amazing on its own. We paid $2 per person to go inside and experience the warm humid climate and jungle like setting. Tropical plants are everywhere, along with some cactus and bonsai trees. It's a great place to go anytime of year, but I would imagine winter months would be very enjoyable here to warm up and see some greenery. Then we walked around outside in their garden areas, which is really pretty too. Not too much to look at this time of year as everything is transitioning to winter. We were surprised to find a gravel path that went into the woods outside of the parking lot. We didn't pay attention to the map posted at the beginning of the trail, as we assumed it would be a short path. Boy, were we pleasantly surprised and very wrong! We walked through the woods for about an hour. We didn't see anyone else on the path so it was quite magical. The trees were just starting to change and the sun would peak out from the clouds occasionally. At some point the path seemed to feel like we were on someone's private property, and we were very confused, but the garden area we came across was beautiful. All sorts of cool stones, a little pond, and millstones galore. Then we somehow ended up on the trail again, which ran next to a creek. There were benches scattered about the trail as well. I never knew these trails were back there! It was an enjoyable adventure and I hope to come back soon!

There were no updated reviews about the pricing but it definitely isn't $2 per person anymore. It's…read more$4 per person to see a very small space. It had less variety and square footage than the free city greenhouse, Rockefeller Gardens (stellar place!). My 8 yr old's admission was a joke because she declared it was very hot and stepped outside to the front desk and gift shop within a minute of stepping inside. Honestly, children under 10 should be free with the amount of interest holding them there. There was only 1 other separate room with some bonsais and a caged chameleon that was displayed in a way that was hard to see. In mid April, many flowers/fruits still weren't in bloom or already bloomed or I don't know. The conservatory itself only gets 3 stars in my opinion but the best part is actually the outer grounds and trails. The trails were great and we got to see all sorts of birds (blue jays, mallards, Canadian geese, woodpeckers, finches, etc.), squirrels, chipmunks, deer. The small garden area surrounding the butterfly cage was cute. We also saw the world's cutest dog there that I mistook for a rabbit--a baby French bulldog.

Gorgeous place for sunset viewing! We were there in the winter & at the very end of the sunset but…read morestill very pretty location & beach. Packed during sunset hours hard to find parking at times. I also like that it has very well lit entrances to the beach & along the sidewalks.

Beautiful in the winter time…read more With less people the beach becomes a serene and peaceful environment. We took a family walk to check out the ice.

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.

The park is just okay and if you observe the children they seem to get bored quickly. There is a…read morelarge pavilion with grills, a large biking and walking trail, and a small lake to go fishing. There are also many stations of workout equipment set up along the trail which is a nice touch. In the middle of it all is a man-made hill where children bike down in summer and sled down in winter. My only complaint would be that there are no restrooms, geese poop and geese are everywhere, and the lake is a little swampy. Additionally, there is always a little graffiti on the equipment, but that is always addressed.

Huntington Beach has changed quite a bit in the last 20 years - and in many ways it's improved for…read morethe kids and families who visit. Very intentional signage, recreation / playground, swing bench seating, and restroom facilities all make the beach-going experience better. Huntington Beach has less of a crowd in the Winter, but it is just as alluring a Summertime visits. Huntington Beach is directly across the street from the local forest and nature center (part of the Cleveland MetroParks).

Finally made it to the beach. I'd heard good things and the trip was worth it. Wide beach. Clean…read moresand. Big rocks to climb and sit on. This beach is not like Headwaters, but it's nice. We took the long steps to get to and from the beach. This is below a nice park with newer restrooms and playground. Lots of parking. There was a long mat on the beach for handicapped walkers, strollers and wheelchairs, but I don't know how to access that. Was on the east end of the beach.

I go here all the time, its a great place. The bathrooms are only open when baseball and softball…read morepractices start. It has a playground, lots of baseball fields, bathrooms, tee ball fields, a football field, and walking pathways that go all around the park.​

Who knew this place was even here!? Growing up in Westlake and playing sports, I thought I was…read morefamiliar with a lot of the local field options. However, a lot has changed since I moved away in 1987. HA HA! And not just the area, sports have changed. There was no fast pitch softball for girls before high school. And there was nothing more competitive than the rec league which had us playing slow pitch once a week. In the summer. And no other time. No shocker that our varsity HS softball team SUCKED. Anyways, fast forward to now when sports are different. I've been around travel ball for 20+ years being married to a coach. We are from Central Ohio and I'm quite familiar from years of travel of knowing what a good complex is - and what is not. This comparison, however, is different given the weather we were challenged with - and, of course, COVID. I'll start by saying NO ONE was wearing masks. Which made my mom and me uncomfortable. However, we were able to park close to the field and sit away from others. The location itself was kind of strange - tucked within a under construction residential development. But any time you can find a parking spot and it's near the field - definitely off to a great start. More stars for having restroom. But when the rain hit - there was very little (none) shelter. We squeezed under the underhang of a building and tried to keep dry. Fortunately, the rain was short and the game played on. The fields played nicely and were well kept. The tournament itself was pretty well-run - but that's beyond the scope of reviewing the park. So keeping it to the practical aspects, I say the only nicer set ups have a self-contained complex with shelter, concessions and the like - but also might have other challenges like gate fees, coolers, and so on. It was perfect for my mom and me to catch my hubby's team's game!