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Cleveland Metroparks Announces Return of Touch-A-Truckand FallFest

Cleveland Metroparks announced on Aug 27th, the return of two signature fall events. The 13th annual Touch-a-Truck presented by CrossCountry Mortgage returns to Brookside Reservation on Sunday, September 22! Kids can get behind the wheel of…

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Cleveland Metroparks News - January 18, 2024

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Ten Best Hikes: Check out January’s Ten to Explore presented by Wayside Furniture for the Ten Best Winter Hikes to take in the sights and sounds of wintertime. - This weekend: You’re…

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Cleveland Metroparks News - January 11, 2024

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight This Saturday: Join us at the annual Owl Hoot-enanny January 13 at North Chagrin Nature Center! See free-flighted hawks and amazing exotic owls and other raptors up close at this free, family-friendly event.…

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Cleveland Metroparks News - January 4, 2024

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight New year, new trails! Take on the new year with the 2024 Trail Challenge presented by MetroHealth! Move to better health and discover new trails throughout Cleveland Metroparks with this year’s…

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Cleveland Metroparks News - December 28, 2023

HELP SHAPE A GREENER FUTURE WITH YOUR YEAR-END GIFT TO CLEVELAND METROPARKS You are a crucial part of our mission at Cleveland Metroparks, where protecting nature, connecting communities and inspiring conservation are at the heart of everything we…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - December 27, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Happy New Year! 2023 was a transformative year across Cleveland Metroparks. Take a look back at new additions to the Emerald Necklace in this highlight video. - There’s only four nights left of Wild…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - December 21, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - There’s only a few dates remaining to experience Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC! Don’t miss Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. - 2024…

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Cleveland Metroparks Grows to Over 25,000 Acres Across 49 Communities

Cleveland Metroparks Grows to Over 25,000 Acres Across 49 Communities Park District expands West Creek, Lakefront and South Chagrin reservations in 2023 Cleveland Metroparks has expanded from an initial three acres a century ago to over 25,000…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - December 14, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - 3 Weeks Left! Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has transformed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. Reserve your tickets today! - Pop-Up Shopping…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - December 7, 2023

- Eagle Weekend! Join us this weekend for hikes, cart tours, children’s activities, a live eagle and more on Fri., Dec. 8 through Sun., Dec. 10 at Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation. - Get in the Holiday Spirit: Wild Winter Lights presented…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - November 30, 2023

- Make Memories: Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has transformed Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights. Get your tickets now and save for this family-friendly holiday event. - Look Ahead: Save…

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Cleveland Metroparks Happenings Newsletter - November 22, 2023

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight Open Friday: Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing at The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation! The twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes operate with or without snow beginning Friday, November 24…

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reveals Birth of Two Tiger Cubs

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Reveals Birth of Two Tiger Cubs Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today revealed the birth of two Amur tiger cubs at the Zoo’s Rosebrough Tiger Passage. The cubs were born on Nov. 6, 2023, to mom, Zoya, and dad, Hector. The…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - November 16, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Visit Cleveland Metroparks Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Mastick Woods Clubhouse starting today, November 16! Grab gifts for nature lovers of all ages with a variety of merchandise, stocking stuffers,…

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Cleveland Metroparks and Key Bank Partner to Expand Education Initiatives

Cleveland Metroparks today announced plans to expand its STEM education and workforce development initiatives with support from KeyBank. The $750,000 grant will help fund the transformation of the recently acquired Barge 225, floating offshore in…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - November 9, 2023

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Saturday: Walk or run through Edgewater Beach on Saturday, Nov. 11 to honor and celebrate our nation’s veterans at the Veterans Day 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage. - Veterans Day Special:…

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Cleveland Metroparks Breaks Ground On Garfield Pond Program Center

Cleveland Metroparks today celebrated significant progress on the multi-year Garfield Pond Restoration Project. Officials today broke ground on the Garfield Pond Program Center, a planned 3,000 square foot facility that will serve as an education…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - October 26, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - New trails: Cleveland Metroparks opened two-miles of new natural surface trails in Brecksville Reservation! The new White Oak Trail Loop and My Mountain Trail weave through hillsides and mature oak hickory…

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Photo Opportunity: Garfield Pond Program Center Groundbreaking Event

Join Cleveland Metroparks for the groundbreaking of the Garfield Pond Program Center, a 3,000 square foot facility will serve as an education and recreation program hub in the historic Garfield Park Reservation. Cleveland Metroparks will also unveil…

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Cleveland Metroparks Opens New Trails And Scenic Overlook In Brecksville Reservation

Approximately 2-miles of new natural surface trails offer spectacular views of Chippewa Creek Valley Cleveland Metroparks today celebrated the grand opening of approximately two miles of natural surface trails in Brecksville Reservation. The new…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - October 19, 2023

- Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC is transforming Cleveland Metroparks Zoo into a winter wonderland! Get your tickets now and save for this family-friendly holiday event beginning November 14. - Tomorrow: There’s only two weekends left…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - October 12, 2023

Today: Netflix’s Baby Animal Cam is live today from 2 to 4 p.m. EST! The new livestream show – only on Netflix – debuts today featuring a live look at the Zoo’s gorillas, rhinos, orangutans and otters! Tomorrow: Get your…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - October 5, 2023

Tomorrow: Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens starts Friday! Get your tickets for this annual Halloween celebration at the Zoo, Fridays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 through Oct. 29. Saturday: Fall hayrides are back at Mill…

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Cleveland Metroparks Opens Karen’s Way Play Space In Huntington Reservation

Cleveland Metroparks today marked the grand opening of Karen’s Way Play Space in Huntington Reservation. The new, nearly one-acre children’s play space incorporates an expansive nature-based design that pays homage to the historic…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - September 21, 2023

- Today: Tune into Episode 3 of “Baby Gorilla Cam” on Netflix Today from 10 a.m. to noon for a live look at the gorilla troop including newly named Kunda! - Saturday: Join fellow anglers, exhibitors and vendors at the Steelhead Expo in…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - September 14, 2023

- There’s only three nights left to experience the record-breaking Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer. Don’t miss this unique afterhours event at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. - Tune into Episode 2 of “Baby Gorilla Cam”…

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The Votes Are In! Tune Into Episode Two Of Baby Gorilla Cam Live On Netflix

Approximately 11,500 people from over 45 countries across the world voted to help name Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s newborn female gorilla! The name will be revealed during Episode Two of “Baby Gorilla Cam” live on Netflix today,…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - September 7, 2023

- Starting today at 10 a.m. EST, you can help name the newest female baby of the Zoo’s gorilla troop! Tune into “Baby Gorilla Cam” on Netflix on demand or live every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon through September. -…

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Return of Trick-or-Treat Fest Presented by Citizens

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces the Return of Trick-or-Treat Fest Presented by Citizens Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced tickets are on sale for the 4th annual Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens. Bring your family in costume for…

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Gorilla Troop to Stream Live On Netflix

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s gorilla troop will be featured in a weekly two-hour livestream on Netflix starting Thursday, September 7th. The livestream of the gorilla troop “Baby Gorilla Cam,” will include an adult male (Mokolo),…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - August 31, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Last Concert of the Summer!: The Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet is concluding at Edgewater Beach TONIGHT from 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by for local food trucks, a summer sunset and live…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - August 24, 2023

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer has been extended through September 16! The extension adds an additional 3 weeks where you can experience the record-breaking after-hours festival. - Save the date:…

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Cleveland Metroparks Announces 12th Annual Touch-A-Truck Presented by Cross Country Mortgage

Cleveland Metroparks annual Touch-a-Truck event is coming back to Brookside Reservation on Sunday, October 1! Kids can get behind the wheel of approximately 50 vehicles, including construction trucks and equipment used to maintain and preserve…

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival through September 16

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival through September 16 Experience the lanterns by bike with the return of Wild Ride September 17 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the popular Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer…

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Photo Opportunity: Ribbon Cutting at Susie's Bear Hollow at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

RIBBON CUTTING AT SUSIE’S BEAR HOLLOW AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO! You’re invited as Cleveland Metroparks Zoo officially opens Susie’s Bear Hollow, the new tropical bear habitat in Wilderness Trek. The new habitat triples the size…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - August 17, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Saturday: Grab your stand up paddleboard or kayak to celebrate the 9th annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest this Saturday, August 19 at Wendy Park! - Next Week: Cleveland Metroparks and KeyBank announced…

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Cleveland Metroparks And Keybank Partner To Launch Adventurekeys

Cleveland Metroparks And Keybank Partner To Launch Adventurekeys Major expansion of exploration program will debut at upcoming Susie’s Bear Hollow opening Cleveland Metroparks today announced a partnership with KeyBank to launch…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - August 10, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Only 3 Weekends Left: Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer concludes Sunday, August 27! Don’t miss summer’s biggest event featuring over 1,000 lanterns illuminating the Zoo after dark. -…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - August 3, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Happy Hour on the River: the Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet is back at Merwin’s Wharf with food, drinks, and live hits from the 70s to today by Old Skool! Stop by from 4 to 8…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - July 25, 2023

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: FIRST LOOK OF BABY GORILLA AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO Media are invited for a first look of the baby gorilla recently born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo prior to the baby’s public debut on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Born on…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - July 13, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Asian Lantern Festival is back! Check out a sneak peak of this year’s show. - Music at Merwin’s: Stop by Merwin’s Wharf tonight for the Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini…

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Cleveland Metroparks Announces $13 Million Gift

Cleveland Metroparks Announces $13 Million Gift fromthe Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation to Expand Park Access onCleveland’s East Side Cleveland Metroparks today announced a $13 million gift from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - July 6, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer kicks-off tomorrow night! This year's festival features all new displays, live performances every hour, culturally-inspired cuisine and more. TONIGHT: The Cover…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - June 29, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ASKS GUESTS TO PLAN AHEAD WHEN VISITING THIS FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY As families and friends make plans to spend the Fourth of July together, Cleveland Metroparks wants to make sure all guests celebrate their Independence Day…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News- June 22, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Almost showtime: a crane was needed to install the largest lantern at the upcoming Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer! Reserve your tickets today. - Free concert: the Summer Concert Series…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News- June15,2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT Dads get into Cleveland Metroparks Zoo FREE on Sunday, June 18 for Father’s Day courtesy of Wayside Furniture. Rock the river! The Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet moves to…

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Asian Lantern Festival Returns To Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight - Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is returning to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 7! Advance discounted tickets are now on sale to secure your spot! - Ten to Explore: Wayside Furniture’s Ten to…

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival Presented by Meijer is Back!

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is Back! Advance tickets on sale now for the Zoo’s record-breaking afterhours event Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced today Asian Lantern Festival presented by…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - June 1, 2023

Cleveland Metroparks Weekly Spotlight The baby bison needs a name! Stay tuned to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's social media pages for an opportunity to help name the Zoo's newest resident in the coming days. Tonight: Free live music from 5 to 8…

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Cleveland Metroparks Weekly News - May 25, 2023

Cleveland Metroparks Spotlight - Baby alert! Cleveland Metroparks Zoo welcomed a bison calf this past weekend! Both mom and calf are doing well and can be visited daily at Wilderness Trek. Stay tuned to hear how you can participate in naming the…

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Memorial Day Marks Opening of Cleveland Metroparks Seasonal Operations

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer across the Emerald Necklace. With nearly 25,000 acres to explore, families can enjoy the holiday weekend at a variety of locations with summer concession openings, watercraft rentals and more!…

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Cleveland Metroparks Announces Expanded 2023 Kids Nature Lunch and Learn Series

Cleveland Metroparks and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank today announced the return of the Kids Nature Lunch & Learn Series. The partnership program connects youth with limited access to Cleveland Metroparks nature centers and programs to free…

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Cleveland Metroparks News - May 18, 2023

CLEVELAND METROPARKS WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT - Free concerts: Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet kicks-off tonight, Thursday, May 18, with Sammy DeLeon (Latin Jazz) at Emerald Necklace Marina in Rocky River…

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Mother's Day Deals and New Online Nature Shop is Live

Online Nature Shop Now Open! Cleveland Metroparks new online nature shop is open in time for Mother’s Day! Now you can shop for your favorite Cleveland Metroparks apparel, accessories, gift cards and more anytime, anywhere. In honor of…

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Cleveland Metroparks Announces 2023 Summer Concert Series

Sixteen week traveling concert series will celebrate the Cleveland’s waterfront Cleveland Metroparks on May 8th, unveiled details of the Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series presented by Serpentini Chevrolet. The Thursday evening happy…

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Six Signs of Spring to Explore in Cleveland Metroparks

SIX SIGNS OF SPRING TO EXPLORE IN CLEVELAND METROPARKS Spring has sprung across the Emerald Necklace. Explore the natural wonders April brings to Northeast Ohio with Cleveland Metroparks through wildflower hikes, blooming Cherry Blossom trees and…

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Cleveland Metroparks Golf Courses Open for the 2023 Season

CLEVELAND METROPARKS GOLF COURSES OPEN FOR THE 2023 SEASON Make Cleveland Metroparks Your Home Course with New Bonus Rounds Program presented by CrossCountry Mortgage Cleveland Metroparks today announced that all eight golf courses across the…

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Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman Will Lead thePark District for the Next Decade

CLEVELAND METROPARKS CEO BRIAN ZIMMERMAN WILL LEAD THE PARK DISTRICT FOR THE NEXT DECADE Cleveland Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners today announced that CEO Brian M. Zimmerman has agreed to a long-term formal commitment to serve as the…

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Cleveland Metroparks - Spring's Coming to Cleveland Metroparks!

SPRING'S COMING TO CLEVELAND METROPARKS! Spring is on the way and there’s plenty of fun across the Emerald Necklace! The first buzzard was spotted at Buzzard Day in Hinckley Reservation at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning! For 66 years,…

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Cleveland Metroparks Announces Upcoming Rehabilitation Of Hinckley Dam

CLEVELAND METROPARKS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING REHABILITATION OF HINCKLEY DAM Cleveland Metroparks today announced it will be rehabilitating Hinckley Dam in the Park District’s Hinckley Reservation beginning in fall 2023. The dam, which was…

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Cleveland Metroparks: Fish Fry, Swamp Monkey, Puppies And More At Cleveland Metroparks

JOIN US FOR FISH FRY FRIDAYS! The annual Fish Fry is back! This year, online ordering and pick-up is available at four convenient locations across the Park District including Big Met, Sleepy Hollow and Shawnee Hills golf courses as well as Emerald…

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Cleveland Metroparks - Help Name Cleveland Metroparks K-9 Puppies!

HELP NAME CLEVELAND METROPARKS K-9 PUPPIES! Help name Cleveland Metroparks Police Department’s two new members of its police force – a male Belgian Malinois puppy and a male German Shepherd puppy! For the next two weeks, you can help…

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Final Nights To Experience Wild Winter Lights At Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

FINAL NIGHTS TO EXPERIENCE WILD WINTER LIGHTS AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO! Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC has been extended through Saturday, January 7! Don’t miss the award-winning holiday light show at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo…

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