10 Dreamy Parks To Visit Around Cleveland For The Best Spring Blooms
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Nikki Rhoades
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Spring has sprung, and locals are eagerly awaiting the rich wonders of the season. Not only does the landscape grow more verdant and lush, but its splendor is accented with energetic pops of color as wildflowers and gardens come back to life. The most breathtaking place to experience this wonder is in and around the lovely parks that dot Northeast Ohio. Are you ready for breathtaking beauty?
At this enchanting park, visitors get to experience the splendor of the largest remaining glacial wetland in Cuyahoga County. The marsh, as well as nearby Lake Abram, become absolutely breathtaking as spring brings color back to the landscape.
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Rocky River Reservation is gorgeous in every season, but it is the most magical in spring. From the banks of the might Rocky River to the sandstone cliffs that make this park so iconic, signs of spring are visible throughout the entire park. From the woodland buds to the baby animals, this park is splendidly breathtaking.
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In the winter, honey bees huddle up in a giant cuddle puddle to keep one another warm throughout the oldest months. Once pollination season begins and warmer days become the norm in Northeast Ohio, bees begin venturing out to collect pollen. Hinckley Reservation is a dream come true in the spring, thanks to everything from the humbling beauty of the massive Hinckley Lake to the quiet woodland strolls through Worden's Ledges. The ledges at Whipps Ledges are particularly mesmerizing in the spring, just use caution during your hike if you suspect there may still be frost or ice on the ground.
Though different from every other public park on this list, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is well worth a visit in the spring. Its flawlessly manicured landscape is truly splendid in the spring, and the animals always seem to be welcoming of the extra sunshine.
What we now know as Garfield Park has been cherished by locals for generations.
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Hummingbirds delight locals when they return to the region in late spring. Pictured here is a Ruby-throated hummingbird enjoying the gardens of Brecksville Nature Center. This species tends to arrive in Ohio around late April to early May, so these little guys let us know that summer is right around the corner. Brecksville Reservation is the largest of the Cleveland Metroparks, meaning it offers the most stunning scenery to explore. This spring, you'll love exploring the splendor of Chippewa Creek, admiring the Squire Rich Home & Museum, and swinging by the park's spectacular nature center.
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Once the water temperatures approach 60 degrees, water lilies bloom brilliantly. The diverse landscape of North Chagrin Reservation means that you will be able to witness everything from the earliest blooms of the season to the fragrant bursts of sunshine that are water lilies.
The delicate beauty of spring is accented in this historically rich park. After you take in the splendor of spring, be sure to visit the Henry Church Rock.
There's a reason locals love hiking the Daffodil Trail in Furnace Run Metro Park once early spring rolls around. The 0.6-mile trail is short and sweet, and it is breathtaking late March through mid-April as its namesake flowers burst into colorful blooms.
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This enchanting park is a bit of a drive, but boy is it worth it. This beautiful Akron area park is absolutely breathtaking as its meadows reawaken in spring.
Spring has sprung in Greater Cleveland, and the landscape is slowly being transformed in the most magical way. Where do you like to hike once spring descends upon the region? Tell us in the comments!
Can’t get enough of springtime splendor? Check out this stunning secret garden hiding just outside of the city!
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