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West Creek Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 Google reviews · Running trail in Parma, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Creek 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.
Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.
What runners say about West Creek Reservation
“There is a beautiful nature center, a nice pavillion area for picnics, and very nice clean restrooms!”
“We've seen a lot of changes, and while change is scary, I'm still very confident that this is a beautiful park and a lovely place for a walk or hike.”
“So much to explore here, trails are well marked and maintained.”
“It’s such a nice mix of learning and play, and everything felt really family-friendly.”
I love this park! There is a hiking trail that leads to an overlook of downtown Cleveland! There are also two different types of experiences, several trails in a wooded area and several trails in a field area. There is a beautiful nature center, a nice pavillion area for picnics, and very nice clean restrooms!
Great place for hiking, mountain biking, nature and beautiful views of downtown Cleveland. So much to explore here, trails are well marked and maintained. I love coming here and happy to have access to nature so close to home.
They’ve done great things to these trails! Beautiful scenery, many different trails to explore! This is my go to when I want to relax and enjoy nature. Love that it’s so close to me!!
This preserve is behind my parents' house and we petitioned to have this place turned into what it is today. We entered the competition to make the logo. We are so happy that this is now a Metropark.
Trail conditions & character
“We've seen a lot of changes, and while change is scary, I'm still very confident that this is a beautiful park and a lovely place for a walk or hike.”
“There are several paved trails and also some more challenging hilly dirt trails.”
“It is a surprisingly immense park with something for everyone: hills, meadows, and streams; with all purpose trails, hiking trails and mountain bike trails.”
“There are signs and markers that are posted everywhere to guide you along.”
“There is a beautiful nature center, a nice pavillion area for picnics, and very nice clean restrooms!”
Plan your run at West Creek 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- 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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