Bedford Reservation — Attraction in Walton Hills

Been coming to the Hemlock Picnic Area part of the park all my life and it’s always been a pretty special place for me filled with many beautiful memories. This summer though the park has taken draconian measures to prevent the “overuse” of the park, installing ambiguous road closures on Button Rd and entrapping people trying to drop their picnicking equipment off near the closed bridge leading to the parking lot with $200 tickets. There’s clearly marked signs stating “no parking on grass,” and that would be the sensible place to start to combat the “overuse” issue. Nothing stated on the website about any of this now common weekend (now bleeding into the week) interruption of everyone’s ability to enjoy that part of the park. They really need to reassess the way they are dealing with people abusing the park, where it doesn’t...

Bedford Reservation is such a peaceful and scenic escape right in Northeast Ohio. The trails are well-kept and offer a mix of easy walks and more adventurous hikes, with beautiful views of the woods, waterfalls, and the gorge. The Great Falls of Tinker's Creek is definitely a highlight—so calming and picturesque, especially after a rainfall when the water really flows.

There are picnic areas, open fields, and plenty of spots to just sit and enjoy nature. It’s also a great place for birdwatching, photography, or simply taking a break from the busyness of daily life.

The reservation is part of the Cleveland Metroparks, so it’s very family-friendly and safe. Whether you’re going for a short stroll, a run, or a day of exploring, Bedford Reservation is a wonderful place to reconnect...

Honestly, an overall disappointment and not as good as the other reservations, parks, and hiking trails in the area.

The hiking trails are mostly paved and follow the roads, which is a huge disappointment. Why even have the "trails" if they're just a sidewalk?

Most of the areas you can just park beside and spend a 3 minute walk to get to their view, which isn't enjoyable in the slightest. Why tear down forest and pave over it, why not enjoy nature a bit and have people walk there?

If you're looking to go on a hike, go to another part of Cuyahoga national Park, as there are really great hikes there and they're better maintained.

If you need accessible walks but don't want to walk in town, this is much...