All in all, the magnificent Cleveland Metroparks preserves more than 24,000 acres of greenspace for the public to enjoy. This magnificent landscape encompasses massive reservations like Rocky River Reservation and North Chagrin Reservation, both of which stretch across more than 2,100 acres. While these behemoths are fan-favorite hiking spots, the Cleveland Metroparks also has a few tiny reservations that belong on your radar. Today, we’re going to take a look at one of the absolute tiniest: Washington Reservation in Newburgh Heights. At just 59 acres, this petite park is dwarfed by its sibling parks… but it’s every bit as charming.
You’ve just stumbled upon one of the best-kept secrets in the Cleveland Metroparks.
Steve Thomas/Google Images Believe it or not, this tiny park is surprisingly historic. It was once an amusement park, and it opened as a city park in 1899. Since 1995, it has been under the ownership of the Cleveland Metroparks, where it attracts and entertains nature lovers.
It may be tiny at just 59 acres, but it’s filled to the brim with the same magic that makes every other Metroparks reservation so special.
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For golf fans, the park is a gold mine. There’s an Audubon Certified nine-hole golf course on-site, plus a 30-station driving range to help you work on your form.
Mary Jo Slattery/Google Images The golf facilities opened on-site in 2006, and it’s truly the perfect addition to the park. Eco-friendly management methods ensure low environmental impact, so the extracurriculars can peacefully coexist with local wildlife.
Golfers in particular will appreciate the intimacy of this park, as its course is lovely and filled with birdsong.
Douglas DeRoberts/Google Images The on-site Washington Park Horticultural Center, which provides vocational education to local high schoolers, doesn’t hurt the landscape, either. In fact, skills like landscape management and equipment repair may be to the park’s benefit!
For the everyday nature lover, there’s one lovely paved trail that is calling your name.
Connor Dague/Google Images Though it’s not particularly long, this trail is full of beauty. Plus, it exists at the edge of the golf course, so hikers and golfers won’t disturb each other too much.
In the warmer months, the park is verdant and lush.
Steve Thomas/Google Images Plus, on-site picnic spots provide a lovely spot to take it easy and soak up the warmth of a pleasant summer day.
As things cool down, the beauty of this park doesn’t fade… it simply transforms.
Dalontay Gainey/Google Images Even throughout fall and winter, this pretty park is full of beauty.
And, as is true with any park in the Cleveland Metroparks, you never know who you’ll encounter during your visit.
ed woods/Google Images Deer and turkey are hugely common in the area, and they often surprise hikers with their proximity.
From the wetlands to the recreational trail, there’s so much to discover at this pretty park.
Anna Starr/Google Images Though petite, there’s much to see jam-packed into this condensed landscape. From a permanent memorial to temporary visitors passing through, the landscape is full of surprises.
Plus, its 1.1-mile paved trail extends to Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, so you can keep the fun going.
Nick Froning/Google Images You’ll love exploring two Cleveland Metroparks landscapes in one day! There’s endless beauty in both, and each has its own unique history to highlight.
Beauty abounds in this modest park.
Matt R/Google Images Look for it at 4408 Pallister Dr, Cleveland, OH 44105.
There’s an endless amount of beauty hiding in the Cleveland Metroparks. While much of it is tucked away in sprawling campuses, the modest 59-acre Washington Reservation in Newburgh Heights has its own boast-worthy beauty. Have you ever visited this tiny Cleveland Metroparks reservation? Share your thoughts and photos with us in the comments!
Steve Thomas/Google Images
Believe it or not, this tiny park is surprisingly historic. It was once an amusement park, and it opened as a city park in 1899. Since 1995, it has been under the ownership of the Cleveland Metroparks, where it attracts and entertains nature lovers.
Matt R/Google Images
Mary Jo Slattery/Google Images
The golf facilities opened on-site in 2006, and it’s truly the perfect addition to the park. Eco-friendly management methods ensure low environmental impact, so the extracurriculars can peacefully coexist with local wildlife.
Douglas DeRoberts/Google Images
The on-site Washington Park Horticultural Center, which provides vocational education to local high schoolers, doesn’t hurt the landscape, either. In fact, skills like landscape management and equipment repair may be to the park’s benefit!
Connor Dague/Google Images
Though it’s not particularly long, this trail is full of beauty. Plus, it exists at the edge of the golf course, so hikers and golfers won’t disturb each other too much.
Plus, on-site picnic spots provide a lovely spot to take it easy and soak up the warmth of a pleasant summer day.
Dalontay Gainey/Google Images
Even throughout fall and winter, this pretty park is full of beauty.
ed woods/Google Images
Deer and turkey are hugely common in the area, and they often surprise hikers with their proximity.
Anna Starr/Google Images
Though petite, there’s much to see jam-packed into this condensed landscape. From a permanent memorial to temporary visitors passing through, the landscape is full of surprises.
Nick Froning/Google Images
You’ll love exploring two Cleveland Metroparks landscapes in one day! There’s endless beauty in both, and each has its own unique history to highlight.
Look for it at 4408 Pallister Dr, Cleveland, OH 44105.
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Address: Washington Reservation, 4408 Pallister Dr, Cleveland, OH 44105, USA
