The best parks & outdoor spots in Salem

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Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation

Parks & Outdoors

Whether you want an after-work loop on the All Purpose Trail, a low-key picnic at Cherry Grove, or a peek from Brookside Overlook,…

3900 John Nagy Blvd (Cleveland)

“Whether you want an after-work loop on the All Purpose Trail, a low-key picnic at Cherry Grove, or a peek from Brookside Overlook, Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation packs a 132-acre wildlife refuge vibe and direct connections to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Towpath-friendly Brighton Park.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 19, 2026

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CanalWay Center

Parks & Outdoors

CanalWay Center connects nature and local history in a fun, no-pressure way with a canal boat play area for the kids, a quiet bird viewing…

4524 E 49th St (Cleveland)

“CanalWay Center connects nature and local history in a fun, no-pressure way with a canal boat play area for the kids, a quiet bird viewing room for you, and a hands-on Nature Nook full of live critters, curiosity, and genuinely good vibes.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 20, 2026

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Austintown Township Park

Parks & Outdoors

Hit the trails, let the pup run, and try a round on the disc golf course, then unwind with Concerts in the Park at the band shell.…

6000 Kirk Rd (Austintown)

“Hit the trails, let the pup run, and try a round on the disc golf course, then unwind with Concerts in the Park at the band shell. Austintown Township Park keeps it low-key and local, with pavilions and events that make spontaneous evenings actually happen.”

From the Warren newsletter, August 13, 2026

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