Explore 18 reservations spanning more than 25,000 acres with more than 325miles of trails, ninegolf courses, eight lakefront parks and a nationally-acclaimed zoo.
Cleveland Metroparks is a separate political subdivision of the state of Ohio. The Park District is governed by Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners, composed of three citizens who serve three-year terms without compensation.
Cleveland Metroparks has an annual budget in excess of $150 million which supports the Park District. The primary revenue for Cleveland Metroparks is from real estate and personal property tax in Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township of Medina County.
The Emerald Necklace is a chain of parks that starts east of Cleveland, meanders south and then head back north ending west of the city, hence "Emerald Necklace".
Let's begin with the founding of Cleveland Metroparks in 1917. Our founder, William Stinchcomb, had a dream for the future of Cuyahoga County. Born in 1878 in Cleveland, he began a long career in public service in 1895 as a surveyor for the city engineer.
Referred to unofficially as the 'Emerald Necklace', the network of parks spans over 25,000 acres (10,000 ha) and includes over 300 miles (480 km) of walking, bicycle, and horse trails as well as numerous picnic areas, nature education centers, golf courses, and countless fishing spots.
The Police Department's jurisdiction comprises more than 25,000 acres of land, 100 miles of connecting parkways and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Cleveland Metroparks police are state-certified law enforcement officers who exercise full police powers in the commission of their duties.
Alcohol is only allowed on Cleveland Metroparks property when an event permit has been issued and alcohol is being provided by a company that has appropriate licenses from the State of Ohio Division of Liquor Control.
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