Top Rated Parks to Visit in Cleveland

"Take a stroll through the new Public Square, a beautifully landscaped two-block central plaza in the heart of the city. The square was part of the original town plat overseen by Moses Cleaveland in 1796 and now acts as an integral part of the city’s landscape. The three tallest buildings in Cleveland all face the square, including Key Tower, 200 Public Square and the Terminal Tower."

"This green space in the center of downtown is where you can see the grand Soldiers and Sailors Monument, built in honor of the Civil War. There are plenty of benches in the vicinity for relaxing with some lunch or a book. You can easily find food options nearby, with the newest one being REBoL, serving nutritious bowls."

"This newly renovated park is home to some gorgeous green space for lounging and some great events. During CM World, you can enjoy music and food trucks on Tuesday and Yoga on the Green on Wednesday evening. A post shared by Jason Shaffer | Photographer (@shafferphoto) on Aug 18, 2017 at 7:34pm PDT"

"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"

"If time allows, escape the busyness of downtown with a visit to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park just outside the city. The lush grounds host more than 30 gardens, all designed and cultivated by distinct cultural or nationality groups, representing the diversity and multiculturalism of the city. The gardens are often driven through rather than explored by foot and admission is free!"

"The Cleveland Cultural Gardens are a must-see if you’re in Ohio for the weekend. They were made by Cleveland State University alumni who designed it to be what they refer to as a “peace garden”. It’s one of the fun things to do in Cleveland and is packed with 29 different gardens, providing activities that serve as a homage to American history."

"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."

"Lakefront Reservation is Cleveland's premiere downtown waterfront park, offering a wide variety of amenities and facilities letting visitors take advantage of the city's beautiful downtown skyline. Visitors can observe the city's skyline from dramatic views at the park's preserved historic Coast Guard station or soak up the sun's rays at Edgewater Beach during the summer months. A 200-foot ADA-accessible fishing pier is available for visitor use, along with the Edgewater Nature Shop, which offers beachfront rental equipment."

"West Creek Reservation is a sprawling 326-acre reservation within the Cleveland suburbs of Parma and Seven Hills, offering lovely forested ravine and gorge terrain and grassy open spaces for recreation and relaxation. The reservation spans the floodplain of the West Creek watershed area, which was home to quarries and mining settlements during the 19th and 20th centuries. Park visitors can observe native nesting birds such as red-tailed hawks and screech owls, as well as migratory bird species such as Lincoln's sparrows, indigo buntings, American redstarts, and great-crested flycatchers."

"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."

"23360 Chagrin Boulevard Beachwood, OH 44122 (216) 464-1720www.shuheirestaurant.com. Located on Cleveland’s east side in Beachwood, Shuhei Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant features an upscale Japanese setting that is perfect for date night or dinner amongst friends. The presentation of the sushi here is as important as the taste."

"Café Social Latinoamericano's mission is to provide a community space where neighborhood and city residents can find delicious Latin American coffee and sweets and have an interesting cultural experience."

"Cleveland Vegan, located in Lakewood, OH, started as a vegan catering company, but recently opened a afé and bakery with more vegan options than almost any other restaurant in the Cleveland area. Every item on the menu is vegan, and many are raw and gluten-free as well. From cookies and muffins in a wide variety of flavors (like strawberry rhubarb, buckeye, double chocolate, and apple walnut oat) to bars, brownies, scones, donuts, croissants, cinnamon rolls, and even custom cakes and “cheezcakes,” the bakery has virtually any vegan treat you could imagine."

"A post shared by Cleveland Vegan (@clevelandvegancateringandcafe) on Jan 10, 2020 at 9:28am PST. Cleveland Vegan aims to provide excellent customer service through organic and locally sourced ingredients to cook and prepare for all its customers. The restaurant first opened its doors in the year 2012, serving strictly as a restaurant."

"Serving the locals of Cleveland their daily healthy food and drinks, Anna in the Raw is a vegan restaurant that serves everything from cold-pressed organic juice to full vegan meals. Some of their recommended dishes are the Grecian salad, acai bowl, dragon fruit bowl, chia seed pudding, and the Awesome Burger. As for the beverage, Anna in the Raw specializes and makes their vegan juices, ensuring high-quality fresh drinks such as the Athena, Hades, Hebe, Hercules, and Aphrodite."