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Nature Center At Shaker Lakes
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,006 Google reviews · Running trail in Cleveland, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nature Center At Shaker Lakes' 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.
Featuring 2 trails through diverse habitats, this center offers educational programs & exhibits.
What runners say about Nature Center At Shaker Lakes
“This is an excellent marshland preserve with beautiful well maintained wheelchair accessible wooden elevated walkways, and numerous decks.”
So many great things to experience here! All the better since they’ve reworked the boardwalk and made it accessible from North Woodland and North Park. Also, the gazebo is GORGEOUS! Worth a trip just to see it. Make sure that you find out when they are doing bird banding and come watch.
This is a scenic spot for relaxing walks, especially during evenings when the light makes everything feel like a dream. A sprawling bridge complex takes you right into nature, through towering trees and luscious undergrowth. A variety of birds hopping between branches fill the soundscape with cheerful chirping.
These are just a few of so many beautiful sites along the trail. It's miles long of wonderful scenery and have no fear..plenty of sitting areas along the way for you to rest. ♥️
The trails are nice. The boardwalk is cool. The natural play area for kids is small but nice. The inside is small and not very interesting.
Trail conditions & character
“This is an excellent marshland preserve with beautiful well maintained wheelchair accessible wooden elevated walkways, and numerous decks.”
“This is an excellent marshland preserve with beautiful well maintained wheelchair accessible wooden elevated walkways, and numerous decks.”
“All the better since they’ve reworked the boardwalk and made it accessible from North Woodland and North Park.”
Plan your run at Nature Center At Shaker Lakes
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteshakerlakes.org
- Phone+1 216-321-5935
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–5 pm |
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