I'm always reading about the nature activities here so I had to see for myself. Nice nature center…read morewith a small store of clothing items, knick knacks, etc. Had artwork on the walls from a show going on. Nice bathrooms. A class was in a side room. Lots of trails--hundreds of acres--flat or slight inclines. On a warm winter day hiking boots were ideal for the wet trails. Ponds, Lookout stands, an occasional bench. Out on a trail is a station to feed birds from your hands. There is a large parking lot, and a shelter house with tables. Most people had dogs with them. Very nice park.

What a great park! Two areas for parking to fit about 20 cars each, a great nature center open…read moredaily with good kid activities, and well marked trails for walking, riding, and skiing. The trails are not too strenuous or long but give you enough to feel accomplished. I walked to cave trail and was incredibly satisfied. Cannot wait to bring my family!

Michelle and I, with 2 children, walked through the entire winding Forrest trails without getting…read moreeatin' alive by serial killers or mosquito's. Yeah, it is that safe. Not to mention, I got great cell phone service...you know, just in case an isolated incident... I think we walked at least 5 miles. We saw trees, birds, fish and a golf course at the end. We picked flowers for grandma too. I think that was probably illegal, but it made me feel like a sort of rebel teaching our kids that it was ok. And grandma didn't hand spank us for doing so either, so I guess it was ok. Lots of rain the days before, so the river was high and full. Might I mention that the weather this day was perfect? A little chill in the air, dry, and clear. Oh how I love these types of days! We did however have to borrow some of grandma's attire...we needed jackets. I would post a picture, but I am afraid that you will find that we are too much of a sexy bunch to our fellow Yelpers. Michelle did forget to mention the open holed toilets at the entrance. It was like peeing into darkness. I looked in the hole before I sat. That was the scariest part.

Always a nice walk. Lots of birds chatting back and worth. One trail is paved. One trail is gravel…read morethat you ride a bicycle on. The gravel path is an old railroad line that went from Cleveland and split toward Chardon and Middlefield. Signs tell the history. The Blue Heron rookery is way out in the woods, and is not visible to see.

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.

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.

This little town is beyond charming, friendly, historic and breathtaking with the waterfall in the…read morecenter of the town. If your into the holidays; especially Christmas its decorated like a scence from a Hallmark movie. Im sure with snow would be beyond beautiful. Located close to Cleveland and recommend everyone to visit; even if its just once in their lifetime, you'll feel the magic and charm .

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.

This is a wonderful park to take young children to. You walk along the Chagrin Falls River. There…read moreare many ducks for everyone to see. As you keep walking there is a fun playground for children to play on.

This park is by the falls in Chagrin Falls. It's a large Village park that is easy to walk. The…read morelarge grassy area beckons to kids, small groups, small classes, exercising, or nature sightings of birds, flowers and plants. A small playground is always busy. The path comes out at beautiful flower gardens by the public library.

Walking the woodpecker loop 1.8 miles and it was beautiful. Water features, few places to sit and…read morerest, trash cans and a covered spot in case of rain. Ample bird watching opportunities. Saw blue jay, yellow finch, robins, etc. beautiful! Ample parking. Water fountains too.

If you walk or jog this is the place, and it's suitable for wheelchairs and scooters. The park is a…read moreformer golf course so the paths are along lots of trees and plants that were once the fairways. A cool memory of the course are the wooden steps leading up to the former first tee. Signs show the distances of the many paths. There is shade, but bring a water bottle. A few benches are along the way. Call to get a tour with a naturalist using golf cars! Along our walk we saw a baby mole scurrying along the grass. A Monarch caterpillar was on a milkweed plant, and the milkweeds are everywhere. Love trees? Lots of oak trees and others line the paths. Redwing blackbirds were chirping. In the mornings and evenings I've was told you can see a lot of deer. A shelter is available for group events. There are a few picnic tables under the trees. More tables are needed. Large parking area. Handicapped accessible.

Really happy with this small preserve. There is enough parking for about 10 cars off of Washington…read morebut more if you park off of bell st. There was a nicely mowed path throughout the park with many paths through the prairies and leading into the small woods trails. These paths are super novice mode and not very long, .5-2 miles tops if you do them all. Benches throughout and the roots were even spray painted to show trip hazards in the woods. Missing a star because no bathroom but otherwise great for a quick walk.

I have been taking the children in my life to this park for years. Although it has become more…read morepopular in recent years, it is still a solid park. The kids have always enjoyed their own little city, while getting some age appropriate developmental exercises in unbeknownst to them. Definitely not your ordinary park experience. From the swings and miniature buildings to the sand attractions and "boat ride", it is a really good time. I highly recommend.

I was in the area from Pittsburgh and was looking for an outdoor activity for my 7 year old. Found…read morethis playground online and really loved that it was made for kids of all abilities. The space is set very nicely - with areas for parents to sit that are shady or sunny. The activities are impressive, as the little (big) buildings for the kids to play in really allow for them to use their imaginations to play. Great to see a playground have both the physical activities and imagination type of activities. We really enjoyed it and will return when we're in the area again. The only negative, which doesn't really reduce my rating at all, nor does it keep the kids from having fun, is the fact that some areas do need some repair work. This is why it's important to leave a donation on your way out, if you're able. Hopefully this park can be maintained for years to come!

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.

Tucked away on 40 beautiful wooded acres in the heart of the Chagrin Valley, the Federated Church…read moreFamily Life Center seems like a great location for any events. The highlight of the space is the spacious Great Hall, which can accommodate up to 400 guests (according to the venue website) --ideal for large gatherings like wedding receptions, fundraisers, or corporate gatherings. I attended fish fry at this location hosted by the Cleveland Field Kitchen that was hosted in the Great Hall. The Great Hall is very spacious, has a stage, and remnants of basketball hoop. It is very minimalistic but very spacious. I did not interact with any of the venue's staff while there (only unaffiliated event organizers) so can't comment about their service. There are other amenities that I've noticed while onsite including a kitchen, nature/walking trails, two playgrounds, and plenty of parking. Whether you're planning a business meeting, youth activity, bridal shower, or private party, the Family Life Center seems to be a good destination. I would recommend this venue to anyone interested in a scenic hideaway.

Great for pictures and beautiful location. However, staff was maliciously misleading and unreliable…read moreday of. If you go with this location, get every single thing in writing. I was charged for extras not in contract after wedding . Also, do not depend on day of coordinator. Ours was missing for most of reception, was dressed completely inappropriately, and did not perform tasks she suggested that she would do for us.