Outdoors in Cleveland

Willard Park

Iconic home to the large outdoor sculpture "Free Stamp" by Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen.

Edgewater Park

Park on Lake Erie featuring a yacht club, beaches, a fishing pier, picnic areas & more.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve

Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.

Wade Oval

Green space between 2 major museums offering events such as summer concerts & a winter ice rink.

Gordon Park

CanalWay Center

Lincoln Park

Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation

Edgewater Pier

Seasonal beach on Lake Erie with grills, picnic shelters, a playground, a snack bar & fishing pier.

Wildwood Park

Euclid Creek Reservation

City-managed parks on & near Lake Erie, featuring a beach, fishing, trails & seasonal sports.

Rivergate Park

Bustling riverfront park with grassy lawns & a boardwalk, plus a kayak launch & scenic views.

Kerruish Park

Wendy Park

Lakefront tree-lined park offering fishing & boating opportunities, plus volleyball courts.

Cleveland Metroparks Meadow Ridge Picnic Area

Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse

Picturesque garden with a greenhouse showcasing floral displays & exotic & native plant collections.

Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

Featuring 2 trails through diverse habitats, this center offers educational programs & exhibits.

Voinovich Bicentennial Park

Petite, man-made park with artistic landscaping & an outdoor festival stage, plus Lake Erie views.

Lakefront Reservation

Cleveland Botanical Garden

All-seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens & an education center.