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Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 472 Google reviews · Running trail in Cleveland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park offering baseball fields and playgrounds, plus a connection to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
What runners say about Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation
“From the area I was at over by the volleyball court and stuff, they were clean as well as the bathrooms.”
“Such a beautiful and nature filled reservation!”
This is my go to place on weekends. I take my e scooter all over. Great paths, trails, baseball games and scenery!
The area has a nice short hiking path. Some areas are paved, and some are forested. Great place to get out and walk by the creek, or through the many Japanese cherry blossoms. You will see deer running up at the overlook. The summer can be very busy as there are baseball fields.
Such a beautiful and nature filled reservation! I was pleasantly surprised by how active the wildlife were in the park, especially considering how urban the location is and proximity to highway. The trails were well maintained with wetland ponds along the way.
This place is great during spring, especially with the cherry blossom! If you live in Cleveland this is a must visit place at the time of cherry blossom!! There is a plenty of street parking spots available on both sides of the road! There is a sidewalk if you want to take a evening or morning walk!
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful and nature filled reservation!”
“There are baseball diamonds, a small playground, and a huge overflow parking lot for the zoo.”
“Nice paved walking paths and plenty of parking.”
“Lots of trails, marshes, wildlife, baseball diamonds, football fields, volleyball, playground and restrooms.”
“Close to the Metro Zoo, you can go running, walking, do pic nic, and enjoy the view alongside of the Rocky River, and still see some deers around running.”
Plan your run at Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteclevelandmetroparks.com
- Phone(440) 887-1968
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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