CLEVELAND — Just as spring approaches, Northeast Ohio parks are altering programs and shuttering some buildings in a proactive attempt to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Cleveland Metroparks is closing several indoor public facilities and canceling all events and programs from March 13 until March 31. That includes:
- All indoor locations at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo are closed including: The RainForest, Primate, Cat & Aquatics, African Elephant Crossing, Sarah Allison Steffee Center and Wolf Lodge buildings. There will also be limited concessions.
- Circle of Wildlife Carousel and 4-D Theater at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
- All Nature Centers and Nature Shops: Brecksville Nature Center, Canalway Center, North Chagrin Nature Center, Rocky River Nature Center, Watershed Stewardship Center and Hinckley Lake Boathouse & Store.
- Merwin's Wharf.
- The following Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo programs and events are canceled until at least March 31. Those programs include:
- Fish Fry at Big Met and Fish Fry events at Emerald Necklace Marina and Merwin's Wharf.
- History of Maple Sugaring March 14-15
- Buzzard Day on March 15
- World Water Day March 21
- Adventure University & Gear Swap March 21
- Job Fair March 22
- Race to the Cake 5k April 3 is postponed until a later date.
If you registered for one of the canceled programs, the Metroparks says your money will be refunded.
Not affected:
Cleveland Metroparks outdoor locations will remain open including the 18 park reservations, its 8 gold courses and the outdoor portion of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The Metroparks recommends all visitors follow the latest developments by visiting clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19.
Lake Metroparks is also taking precautions. All buildings and offices will be closed from March 13 through March 31, including:
- Lake Metroparks Farmpark
- Penitentiary Glen Nature Center (trails stay open)
- Environmental Learning Center (trails stay open)
- Lakefront Lodge
- Pine Ridge Country Club: golf course is closed
- Erie Shores Golf Course
- Painesville Township Park Community Center
- Pine Lodge Ski Center
- Administrative, Registration and Volunteer Offices
For clubhouse/banquet events contact Dino's Catering at 440-943-1010
Medina County Park District Programs have also been canceled from March 14th through March 30th. In addition, Wolf Creek Environmental Center, Alderfer-Oenslager Wildlife Sanctuary and Susan Hambley Nature Center are closed to the public from March 14-30.
