If there’s anything the Cleveland area is known for it is definitely playgrounds & nature centers!
Here’s all the nature centers all around Cleveland!
WEST SIDE
Rocky River Nature Center โ Rocky River Reservation in North Olmsted
This is one of the larger nature centers around & it’s full of fun activities for the kiddos including a treehouse, interactive activities, & reptiles.
Lake Erie Nature & Science Centerย โ Bay Village
This nature center is not affiliated with metro parks & has an amazing variety of animals to see indoors & outdoors!
Watershed Stewardship Center โ West Creek Reservation in Parma
This nature center focuses on scientific research like stormwater management & more!
French Creek Nature Center โ French Creek Reservation in Sheffield Village
Part of Lorain County Metro Parks, this nature center features a kids play room as well as animals to see in the room adjacent to it.
Carlisle Reservation Nature Center โ Carlisle Reservation in Lagrange
Another Lorain County Metro Parks location, this is an amazing location for indoor play with a dinosaur playground & a variety of fun kids activities.
Susan Hambley Nature Center – Brunswick Lake Park in Brunswick
Very small nature center part of Medina County Park District, only open on weekends 12pm-5pm.
EAST SIDE
Nature Center at Shaker Lakesย โ Cleveland
This is an independent nature center with animal exhibits & other fun structures to crawl & play in.
North Chagrin Nature Center โ North Chagrin Reservation in Mayfield Village
This is a smaller nature center with several tanks of reptiles & fish to check out.
Penitentiary Glen Nature Center โ Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby
Part of Lake Metroparks, this nature center is fairly large with a variety of amenities like a play area & animals.
SOUTH SIDE
Brecksville Nature Center โ Brecksville Reservation in Brecksville
This is a smaller nature center with a kids corner & displays to look at.
Canalway Center โ Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cuyahoga Heights
This nature center features a fun boat to play in, reptiles, a reading nook, & more!
Liberty Park Nature Center โ Liberty Park in Twinsburg
Part of Summit Metro Parks, this nature center has a bird watching area, seasonal, exhibits, & more!
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realmย โ Akron
Learning Resource Centerย โ Fairlawn
