Rocky River Nature Center — Attraction in North Olmsted

Beautiful paths to explore nature! The walking trails are all very well kept and signs are easy to locate. They have many different paths to choose from and each one holds it’s own adventure. Great place to bring the kids, paths are plenty wide and flat enough to easily push strollers on. Many trash and recycling receptacles are located along the paths so please do be kind and use them. They have a portable potty at the main entrance. The nature center itself is closed right now due to the pandemic, but still many outdoor areas to see. Great place to get out and exercise too, the steps are a cardio workout all by themselves and we saw many people running, biking, and walking their leashed dogs. Plenty of parking available and many of the paths are paved and handicap accessible 👍 but not all are due to steps and unpaved areas off...

Rocky River Reservation is one of my favorite parks in the area because of its Nature Center. It’s such a cool little space to relax or learn with the kiddos. I love sitting in the rocking chairs and watching the Bee Cam and bird observation area. Sitting in front of the river while in the air conditioning is most relaxing and a new favorite with my elder father. Next time I will be sure to bring our backgammon board. It is a bit of a distance from the parking lot to center (he refuses to use a scooter). Thankfully there were benches along the way. Wish I could’ve dropped him and parked, or there was a shuttle to the door, but that was a different world when we thought to do things like that...

This is the most impressive Nature Center I’ve been to in Ohio. The trails are very beautiful and walkable, many trails without hills that are accesible for people who need to use a walker or cane. The Nature Center itself is stunning. Clean bathrooms, countless educational opportunities for visitors, all of the animal enclosures seem very clean and are very well sized and decorated. There is a lovely view of the river, as well as wetlands and ponds. Visiting this nature center is one of my favorite parts of Cleveland trips. This was only my second visit so I got a bit lost on the trails, I think the trail intersections could use better signs. Thanks for the...