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Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation (opens in a new tab)

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,…

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, October 31, 2026

CanalWay Center (opens in a new tab)

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…

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 Parma newsletter, October 16, 2026

Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area (opens in a new tab)

Belle Vista Ave · Youngstown

From batting cages and a Par 3 golf course to lighted tennis and a DEK hockey rink, Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area is basically a 65-acre…

From batting cages and a Par 3 golf course to lighted tennis and a DEK hockey rink, Mill Creek Wick Recreation Area is basically a 65-acre excuse to move a little and smile a lot. Bring friends, catch a show on the pavilion lawn, then pretend you meant to slice that shot.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 22, 2026

Mill Creek Metro Parks (opens in a new tab)

Belle Vista Ave · Youngstown

From quiet loops to the MetroParks Bikeway, with Lanterman's Mill and Fellows Riverside Gardens in the mix, plus a nine at Mill Creek Golf…

From quiet loops to the MetroParks Bikeway, with Lanterman's Mill and Fellows Riverside Gardens in the mix, plus a nine at Mill Creek Golf Course, Mill Creek MetroParks is your all-in-one sanity saver this week... pack a picnic, pick a trail, and just go.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 14, 2026

Mill Creek Park - North End (opens in a new tab)

Youngstown

A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.

A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.

Austintown Township Park (opens in a new tab)

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.…

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 Youngstown newsletter, October 23, 2026

Fellows Riverside Gardens (opens in a new tab)

123 McKinley Ave · Youngstown

Fellows Riverside Gardens is Youngstown’s go-to for an easy reset, a free 12-acre display garden loaded with roses, seasonal color, and…

Fellows Riverside Gardens is Youngstown’s go-to for an easy reset, a free 12-acre display garden loaded with roses, seasonal color, and labeled collections that make plant nerds happy. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center, catch an exhibit or class, then wander for inspiration.

From the Youngstown newsletter, October 28, 2026