Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in Lorain

"Founded in 1930, it was originally known as Garden Centre of Greater Cleveland and was a centre where the workshops were being held for gardeners and to take up the task of adorning the City with beautiful flowers and lush green plants/ trees. The garden was renamed in 1994 and was called “Cleveland Botanical Garden”. Botanical garden got bigger and better with projects like Eleanor...Read more"

"Get a little crazy, and explore some plant life during your trip to Cleveland. This welcome retreat into nature boasts 10 acres of gardens and an 18,000 square foot Glasshouse filled with exotic plants worth exploring. If you need to de-stress and escape traffic and luxury apartment construction, this University Circle oasis could be for you."

"Open since 1930, this serene and lush urban oasis in University Circle is filled with gorgeous flowers and plants from around the world."

"No one really expects to find a little slice of heaven anywhere near Cleveland, but Edgewater Park is one of those points of interest in Ohio that really prove that idea wrong. Spanning over 147 acres and home to 9,000 feet of relaxing and delightful shoreline, this park offers lots of things to do. You can take a walk down the stunning sands of Edgewater Beach or Perkins Beach, look over Lake Erie, or enjoy some water sports."

"If you live on the West Side of Cleveland, Edgewater Park is the place you want to be. It is the perfect place for picnickers, tanners, swimmers and anything in between. Although the Edgewater Live concert series was cancelled this summer, due to COVID-19 and the social distancing order, this is still a great place to spend the day and take in the views!"

"7800 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway For a place of serenity and breathtaking views of the city, take your camera to Edgewater Park. Take a long stroll and you’ll see beaches, a marina, pier, and the Edgewater Beach House. View this post on Instagram"

"Rocky River Reservation stretches along the banks of the river of the same name, located within the Cleveland metro area and the suburbs of Brook Park, Fairview Park, Lakewood, Berea, North Olmsted, and Olmsted Township. The river is a top destination for steelhead anglers, noted as one of the United States' top 50 fishing areas. Visitors can spot native wildlife such as white-tailed deer and migratory bird species or learn about the region's ecosystems at the Rocky River Nature Center."

"Rockefeller Park is a Cleveland city park named in honor of famed oil entrepreneur John D. Rockefeller, Sr., maintained as part of the Cleveland Public Parks District. The park, which is located adjacent to Wade Park, is the largest public park within Cleveland's city limits and begins a chain of parklands that connects the city's heights district and lakefront area. Two areas within the park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the park's Cultural Gardens, which honor the city's diverse ethnic groups."

"Within Cleveland's historical Cultural Gardens (which are also free to roam), you can find Rockefeller Park and Greenhouse. It's a beautiful indoor garden that is perfect to escape to in the colder months (especially when you miss seeing the beauty of plants). RELATED: 10 Most Beautiful Springs In America"

"It is a charming and friendly neighborhood with a lot of young people, couples and families. With its close proximity to the city and Lake Erie, it has Lakewood Park which is an amazing park with a pool, playground, walking track and beautiful views of the lake and the city!. Just a simple walk on a brisk night with my girlfriend — refreshing."

"Lakewood Park is about 15 minutes outside downtown Cleveland, but is worth the drive to get one of the best views of the city. This park is not very big, but offers some great walking paths that lead down along Lake Erie. Lakewood Park is the perfect outdoor space to enjoy on a nice day, especially with such awesome views."

"Garfield Park Reservation is a charming public reservation in Cleveland's Garfield Heights neighborhood, originally opened in 1895 as Newburg Park after the city's purchase of three farmsteads near the city's southern limits. Today, it is home to a diverse array of urban wildlife, along with a number of structures that have been preserved from park development in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration. Since 1986, the park has been overseen as part of Cleveland Metroparks."

"The Cleveland Mall is a long and expansive public park in Cleveland's downtown district, originally conceived by city planners Daniel Burnham, Arnold Brunner, and John Carrère as part of the city's 1903 Group Plan. The park space was intended to connect the city's major government and civic buildings, including the 1910 Metzenbaum Courthouse, the 1916 Cleveland City Hall, the 1912 Cuyahoga County Courthouse, and the 1925 Cleveland Public Library. Today, the mall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is considered a prime example of the city's 20th-century City Beautiful civic movement."

"Built in 1924 by the Cleveland Railway Company, the Transformer Station was originally a vital cog in providing power to the Detroit Avenue Streetcar Line. However, from 1949 onwards its purpose changed, and in 2010 it became a contemporary art space. Following renovations by Process Creative Studio, the Transformer Station is now a fusion of classical architecture with modern details; the building’s original masonry and ironwork was preserved."

"Interestingly, this art gallery sits in a landmark historic building built in 1924. Previously, the Transformer Station, owned by the Cleveland Railway Company once held the role of a vital transformer station until 1949. Auctioned off, it served as an artist’s foundry from the 1980s until 2010."

"It seems whenever a Best of Cleveland list is compiled, Tomo finds a way to be a part of the list or at least part of the conversation. In addition to having a world class menu for sushi, seafood and asian food, Tomo is one of the premier clubs in the region. With five levels of food, dancing and lounge areas, Tomo is a one stop shop for dinner and dancing."

"Located in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, Chef Zachary Bruell’s flagship restaurant, Parallax, is a stylish restaurant that serves an inventive menu of fusion seafood and handmade sushi. One of six successful dining establishments owned by Bruell, Parallax offers a menu of contemporary cuisine with dishes such as Sesame Crusted Salmon, Red Curry Cobia, Tempura Lobster Tail, Grilled Hanger Steak, Pork Shank Pad Thai, and Choucroute Garnie. Parallax offers diners a choice of á la carte or prix fixe menus and an extensive menu of fine wines, handcrafted cocktails, and imported spirits to pair with each dish."

"A photo posted by Ben Wellick Baldwin V (@ben_wellick_baldwin_v) on Jun 15, 2015 at 4:20pm PDT. Delicious Asian fusion food can be hard to find, but if you're in Cleveland look no further than Parallax. They have a menu full of Asian-inspired dishes and a full sushi menu that's much fancier than your local takeout hotspot."