Pros: Gorgeous! I couldn't get over the beauty of this place. We did the trail to the quarry and it…read morewas such a cool and easy hike. There were some steep up and down hills, but perfectly manageable. The trails were very well marked and I've maintained. There is also plenty of parking! Cons: Can't think of any, I was enchanted by this forest!

Great at any time of year. I frequent in the winter for cross country skiing. People come from…read morearound the world to go here and train, so it's pretty cool to see. You can rent skis if you don't have your own and they also have a sledding hill here. Summer time is nice to walk the trails and there is a nice overlook of Cleveland. Nice sunsets over the city if it's a clear day.

Absolutely beautiful! We stopped here this weekend to walk around it was amazing! Literally like…read moreyou stepped into a storybook. There were people getting wedding pictures, students getting prom pictures and also families getting pictures taken. It was the perfect day. Everything is bloomed right now. It's the perfect place for a photography lover. We walked around the pond and went to the fountain. It was pretty busy at times but it's so beautiful that's to be expected.

Do note the difference between Wade Oval Park and Wade Oval Lagoon…read more Wade Oval is a nice little park located at University Circle. Wade Oval is scenic during the spring time, and walking along the pond side is a doable amount of walking even during the summer months. Wade Oval unfortunately that not have parking. You'll have to resort to parking at the side of the road and/or the meter parking. During the summer, Wade Oval has an event going on every Wednesday of the week. During said event, food trucks start setting up and parking nearby. If you're looking to try Ohio-style chile and hot dogs, then the trucks at Wade Oval give you a chance. After you're done exploring, University Circle has plenty of other attractions to offer. Like the Cleveland Botanical Garden, which you can see from Wade Oval.

Although we did not go inside the nature center we did walk the trails. I feel it's a great walk…read more So much to see and the terrain was ever changing and can be a great workout. Walking in snow was fun and the views were amazing. Really nice picture opportunities. My favorite images being the trees that have roots exposed. The different patterns and shading make the pictures interesting.

This past weekend my boyfriend and I made the trip to the Brecksville Nature Center to feed…read morechickadees. It was honestly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I grew up on a large piece of land and always loved watching the small creatures who lived near my house. I feed the animals who live in my backyard now, and I love watching various forms of wildlife frolic in my trees. I've always jokingly said that it would be cool to be able to feed birds from my hand (Cinderella style) but I never knew that would be actually possible. It's a pretty simple process. You go into the nature center, they give you sunflower seeds, and then you patiently and quietly wait with your hand outstretched and full of seeds. I was skeptical at first, but...the chickadees and other birds were quick to scope me out. They'd fly close enough to look at me, briefly make eye contact, and then swoop in for some food. They are so light! And beautiful! And amazingly brave, I think. I know I had a hand full of food, but...I'm a heck of a lot bigger than a chickadee. I had about a dozen birds land on me while I was outside. (and I wasn't out there very long - it was coooollllldd) The highlight was having a bird land on my head! This is a super fun (and free) wintertime thing to do. Chickadee feeding is held from late December through February (weather permitting). It's such a cool experience and totally worth the drive, no matter where you live. (and it's especially fun for the little ones! they can warm up inside by the fire afterwards)

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!!!

Its a nice place to walk. Its not heavily forested, but places do have a canopy…read more You can walk upto the back entrance of the zoo. Sometimes you can hear the animals. Early April is beautiful. They have a lot of cherry trees and when they bloom it's quite the sight

Great park that runs through the city!…read more There are many picnic area stops along the way. My kids and I stopped at a section of the park with a nice playground. There was a paved walking path. Only had outhouses.

This is my favorite mountain bike trail, so far…read more As of April, 2012, there were two new mountain bike trails built in the Strongsville Metroparks Reservation just south of Route 82. Royalview is located off the main road in the park. It's not a challenging trail by CAMBA standards, but it is a fun, fast trail that you can maintain a lot of speed on. You won't need a full suspension bike for these trails, but it's always nice to have. I would definitely recommend a front suspension system, however. The two new trails are in great condition. One is yellow (novice) and one is red (intermediate). I don't think either trail is particularly challenging in terms of difficulty of obstacles (there really are none), but the red trail will definitely give you more of a workout. I believe, combined, the trails stretch approximately nine miles. I am adding this review to my list of mountain bike trails around Cleveland, so feel free to browse.

Great place to run, bike, lose yourself in secluded and peaceful areas. Really awesome fall…read morecolors. Horse trails, too. Monkey run on a quiet weekday and just listened to the trees rustling in the wind. Scored a saved-the-day-toilet 3 miles out. Park Ranger on patrol made me feel safe. Can't wait to return in the fall for another scenic run.

I attended a wedding and reception at Wiegands on 8-21-21…read more The venue is beautiful and the food was very good. Should have upgrades in paper plates ( too small) and cutlery ( higher grade of forks, knives, etc.) Also, only plastic cups for wine. Everything else has to be consumed in the can. But, overall, a very enjoyable experience there.

I have had the opportunity to visit this fun, family-friendly park on a few occasions. My review is…read morebased on what I experienced during private events so not all features may apply for all visits. The ease of guided parking starts the visit off with a bang! Even if you are the last one there, you are bound to get a great spot! As soon as we get there my kids go straight to the food, which is ample and a perfect selection for an outdoor gathering. Let's see, they had ribs, hamburgers, vegan-friendly veggie burgers, potato salad, baked beans, brownies, watermelon and the list goes on! I am always impressed with their soda selection! Diet cream soda does it for me every time! They have a nice, manned lake with paddle boats and canoes. There are a few different playgrounds, most of which, are in the shade. They recently added larger-than-life wooden rockers! There is a little area where kids can redeem tickets for prizes. The soft-served ice cream (vegan, by the way!) and cold novelties are always a hit! They provide hayrides which offer great history of the park and family that owns it. You'll see softball fields and many photo opportunities in the gazebo, pavilion and around the lake. The restrooms are very clean! So, go visit this wonderful, scenic, family-owned gem! I bet you won't be disappointed! You can bring your own entertainment: clowns, magicians, face painters, etc. This would be a perfect place for a wedding and family reunions!

I visited this park on Friday, 5 July 2024 at 5pm for an outdoor wedding. Bain Park also has a…read morecabin that is available for rent. Chairs were placed outside in a slightly wooded area with trees. Due to rain that started as soon as my friend, the bride, walked down the aisle, the wedding ceremony was cut extremely short. The whole ceremony took about 5 minutes because of the rain. After the ceremony, we all took cover under the white gazebo for about 20 minutes. Then, everyone proceeded to the cabin in the park where dinner would be served. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay for dinner but I briefly entered the building/cabin however, I didn't see much because I had to leave. It was most likely set up with tables and chairs for dinner. Regarding having a simple wedding here, it looks like alot of people do host weddings here. Give them a call at 440-356-4444 if you want an indoor wedding in the cabin or an outdoor wedding in the wooded area outside. I've only been here once so a 3/5 rating is fair. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 55/150 total reviews in 2024 - 705 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 6 July 2024

Bain Cabin is beautiful. Along with the rental of the facility, you also have use of the large…read moregazebo outside. There is a beautiful little wooded area with a stream and old stone bridges that are perfect for pictures any time of year and you are nearly guaranteed to see deer. There is a no alcohol policy, hopefully they change their minds on that, I think they would be booked every day.