Where to start... Growing up in NE Ohio we were lucky to have the Metroparks. I didnt realize how…read morelucky until traveling more, a lot of places dont have a place so accessible to them. Middle school we would ride our bikes there at 7-8am. Ride around there all day. Catching river roaches, toads, fishing, swimming. There was a rope we would swing off of into the murky, foamy water. What doesnt kill you.. and whatever else we conjured up to cause chaos that day. High school, it served a different purpose. Valley cruises whenever possible. Nowadays I just walk the trails and reminisce. In closing, I absolutely love this place and am very grateful we have this gorgeous slice of heaven in our backyards.

Had a terrific day at Coe Lake! Great place to swim, tan, go on a walk, etc. They have restrooms…read moreand a concession stand available. Lifeguards are on duty and more!

The Ledges Trail is one of the best trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park and one of the most…read morefrequently recommended trails in the area. You can access the trail from the Ledges Shelter House parking lot in the center of the trail; there is the Octogon Parking Lot that is on the lower level of the trail, and if you want a bit longer hike you can park at the Happy Days parking lot or the Kendell Lakes parking area. The Ledges Trail mainly is 2 circles, 1 on the top of the plateau, 1 surrounding the bottom of the plateau with a number of ways to connect from one loop to the other. The top loop is a bit easier with better overviews, while the lower loop lets you experience the interesting geography and more of the forest. Doing the double loop and the connectors will give you a very nice and interesting hike. If you want to add a bit more length and vertical parking at the Happy Days lot will give you a bit more; parking at the Kendell Lakes lot is an even longer and more ambitious hike. The East side of the Lower loop is a bit easier, although there are a couple of interesting places including the Icebox Cave (which you cannot enter to protect the bats) and a small stage like ledge. The West side of the lower loop has the much more spectacular ledges with almost vertical rock faces. The trail can be a bit challenging with rocks, roots, a winding path and multiple ways to go. On the upper loop there is a very nice overlook on top of a large rock ledge. The upper plateau also has a large field in the middle and the Ledges Shelter House which makes for a wonderful picnic area. On the West side of the lower loop there are also 2 smaller loops that let you get some more forest hiking, the Forest Point Trail and the Pine Grove Trail. There is also a bathroom and smaller picnic area by the Octagon building. Given the variety of terrain and attractions on and around the Ledges Trail and the assortment of trails which connect to it, this is one of my favorite areas in the National Park. There are plenty of ways to make a hike more or less challenging. Very interesting and very scenic. If you have never visited it should be on your list for a try; if it has been a while since you were there last it is always changing depending on the season, the weather and even how you hike the trail. Not the longest trail, but certainly one of the best.

One of my favorite trails in Cuyahoga National Park - less than 2 mile hike along moss covered…read moreboulders and canopy of trees. The trail is easy to follow and our favorite part was walking amongst the boulders. If you happen to go on a hot summer day, popping between the rocks provides a nice cooling off area as the temperature as about 10-20 degrees lower when we were there. Very pretty!

Beautiful park. I came here to eat lunch and stayed for a walk. It rained a bit but the sound on…read morethe canopy and the petrichor made getting dripped on well worth it.

Fred Fuller is a HUGE park off of RT 59 in Kent. There are multiple areas to this park, so plan to…read moreexplore. There is a large play area for kids, multiple shelters, a stage, complete with tree trunk seating. An office that doubles as a preschool, and hiking trails that take you right next to the Cuyahoga River. These trails go all the way to the water treatment plant. This is a great place for parties as there is so much room and so much to do.

Busy walking park and the paths are great. The paved path goes around the meadow. The gravel paths…read morego through the woods. Restrooms are available. There is a "natural" playground. A couple of small lean-tos have picnic tables. An enclosed shelter house with a fireplace is for rent.

Everyone loved this venue for my son's graduation party. We had a great time with games and food…read moreand music. We had a visitor outside that we were able to coax back into the grassier areas as we didn't want the baby snake as close as he was to the shelter. Very inexpensive and I would definitely book there again.

Weather you take the Fox Loop, Trillium Trail or Farm Lane; you'll enjoy a scenic stroll through a…read morequiet & not well known park. Through the forest you'll come across a gushing stream, beautiful fields and peaceful stillness. This 104 acres plot only offers a small trail, it is well maintained and great if you just need a quick walk. The only issue I have are the typical irresponsible pet owners. Although I've taken my dogs here a few times, if yours have difficult aggression problems I would consider bringing them elsewhere or going later on when no one else is there. I can't tell you how many occasions I've had people let their dogs go off leash. Also, there aren't any trash cans to dispose of their waste. This time, I explored the Fox Trail where you can see a beautiful display of jack in the pulpit & trilliums. You can also enjoy the view at the picnic table ; however, there aren't any grills. This is not a place to take young children nor the handicapped as there are too many roots & muddy paths. But again, a wonderful quiet trail to get a quick walk in.

Nice wooded hiking along stream. Definitely worth checking…read moreout for yourself! Clean and quiet on a Sunday evening

I admit it's cool down there, w water streams n walk around. But ,they don't allow dogs down there…read moreand prob be cuz people seem to miss picking up their dogs poo on the top where we all live, so that's my guess y. So it's very disappointing to have 2 large dogs and not be able to use my own park!

Pine Lane Trailhead sits just off Route 303 east of Peninsula. The small parking lot used to have…read morea bathroom, but that has been shut down a year ago. From the trailhead there are a number of options since the Buckeye Trail and the Valley Bridal Trail intersect at the parking lot. There is a small notice board with a local map and any relevant notices. Most people head North out of the lot. The Buckeye Trail rambles up and down and back and forth with a more moderate grade for most of it. You can follow the Buckeye Trail about 5 miles to Boston where you can return on the Towpath Trail. Going the other direction on the Buckeye Trail you will follow an abandoned road west that will take you to Peninsula, this is a somewhat boring portion of the trail, just a long straight downhill on a decaying pavement. The Bridal Trail is a more challenging trail for the first mile and a half at which point it becomes much straighter and more level until you get near Boston Mills Road at which point it heads west along the side of the Turnpike until you get to the Towpath Trail; this is a rather ugly hike and can be very exposed to the sun on a hot day. Going south on the Bridal Trail you cross 303 and follow the trail for a bit until it turns into a forest road that will take you all the way to S. Locust Road south of Peninsula. There is also a side trail off of the Buckeye Trail just after you have crossed the creek which follows the creek for a while, crosses a log bridge and then connects to the abandoned portion of Akron Peninsula Road that ends at the lumbar yard at the north end of Peninsula; this allows you to put together interesting loops using the towpath trail. From Pine Lane Trailhead you can put together several different loops ranging from a couple of miles to about 8 miles. Most of the trails have some nice climbs and descents including some really challenging parts on the Bridal Trail. You will stay mainly in the woods, although there are a number of different types of forests. These loops provide some very nice hiking and usually there are not a lot of people on the trails. The only real downside of these hikes is that there are a few portions with quite a bit of traffic noise, especially when you get close to the turnpike. Overall a good place to get out and enjoy the National Park. I have done these routes in various seasons and you do need to consider avoiding the Bridal Trail from north of Pine Lane until you cross the stream after it has been raining as this trail can be very muddy.

It's been a while since I hiked a great trail in the Cleveland area or Ohio in general. My wife…read moreabsolutely loves this trail when she gets the opportunity to come back home. Easy access from the road with a fair amount of parking. We followed the Buckeye Trail from start to finish and it took about 2 hours to complete. Great condition for mid November. You'll traverse some lakes and various elevations throughout the hike. Didn't observe much wildlife or even horses on the trail but encounters with very friendly people that love casually coming here nearby. Solid trail, clean restrooms too!

Play area for younger children. Slides, swings and other equipment. Tennis courts nearby Adequate…read moreparking. Restrooms.

Although this park has an awesome hand carved Indian totem and a clean, relaxing creek running…read morethrough the woods; it's far from being my favorite park. I'm not saying don't check it out because it does have some nice features such as: a playground, tennis courts, hiking trails, Campbell's Lodge and it's usually kept pretty clean. However, I couldn't give this place a 5 star review because they are not pet friendly. Also, I realize that (sadly) someone was in a head-on collision this winter and crashed into the beautiful pine trees that used to offer privacy next to the tennis courts. At the most, two trees were damaged but they decided to cut down all of them and it just looks like sh*t now. As for Campbell's Lodge, it's okay.... for Stow residents it's only $75.00 to rent so you can't beat that! And I'll admit, the pics on their site make the interior of the building look like American cheese exploded on every wall (it's not that bad in person, trust me). But if you're looking for a more higher-end facility then this probably wouldn't meet your standards. Otherwise, it's a cute little place in an over crowded city...great for a date or just to clear your mind. :)