This is a system of over 20 different parks to explore. There are rugged trails for the tried and true hikers or asphalt for the pleasure strollers. Through out the park system there different activity for all ages, interests, and level of expertise. There is something going on almost every day! Most activities are free or reasonably priced but they do ask you RSVP online. I was pleasantly surprised how well kept both parks were kept. The trails were well maintained, staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and bathrooms and public areas were very clean.
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| * Top: Miller Nature Preserve, Avon* Bottom: Sandy Ridge Reservation, North Ridgeville |
Miller Nature Preserve
It is a newer park off route 83 in Avon, Ohio. There is are gardens, an outdoor patio, conservatory, butterfly and small cafe. The building can also be rented out for private functions or keep you eye out for cooking demonstrations! You can stroll though the 5,000 square foot conservatory (the only one in Lorain county) for a small fee. In the evenings there is often free live music on the patio(concert season runs June-September). The Butterfly house (reopens in June) was cute to walk through and all the butterflies are collected from other parks. New this fall there will be a walking path opening up, I can't wait to try it out.
It is a newer park off route 83 in Avon, Ohio. There is are gardens, an outdoor patio, conservatory, butterfly and small cafe. The building can also be rented out for private functions or keep you eye out for cooking demonstrations! You can stroll though the 5,000 square foot conservatory (the only one in Lorain county) for a small fee. In the evenings there is often free live music on the patio(concert season runs June-September). The Butterfly house (reopens in June) was cute to walk through and all the butterflies are collected from other parks. New this fall there will be a walking path opening up, I can't wait to try it out.
This park is very hard to describe in words. One minute you are driving through farm land and a housing development then turn into reservation and pass through a beautiful grassland area to park. Next the crushed stone trail winds you through the forest and opens into a nature wetland/marsh habitat. It's hard to believe you are in Ohio that point. There are no human developments in sight, I almost felt out of place and like I was invading the bird's habitat. This park is primarily a bird sanctuary and has a few nests of bald eagles. If you are a birder or nature photographer (amateur to veterans) this is the place for you. Near the grasslands there is a playground and a party room overlooking a pond you can rent. This is a great park for all ages. There is even a tram that will drive you around the two mile wetland loop.
Both parks are open year round and provide ample opportunities to enjoy the beauty of nature just a bit outside Cleveland. Happy adventuring!
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