Take A Trip Around The World At This 254 Acre Garden-Filled Park In Cleveland
By Nikki Rhoades|Published November 29, 2022
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Rockefeller Park is a massive historic park in Cleveland, and it’s one of the city’s largest stretches of greenspace. It is also a window into cultures across the globe, as the 254-acre park hosts more than 30 unique gardens with elements from various countries. The Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park are a magnet for Clevelanders looking for a quiet place to reconnect with their community. During each and every season, visitors are welcomed by long, winding paths, small fountains, brick pathways, and many unique statues. Check it out:
Along the length of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and East Blvd., you'll find a stretch of greenspace that's filled with wonder.
And the gardens are a frequent site of celebration, from One World Day (which brings all the gardens and cultures together for one massive celebration) to niche and unique celebrations specific to each culture.
And even when there's not a fun cultural celebration taking place, you can feel the pride and legacy of each cultural group in every garden you explore.
If you’re looking to experience one of the most unique landmarks in Cleveland, you can’t go wrong with a visit to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. With various unique architectural elements and landscaping surprises, this location is well worth a visit… and it’s always free!
While you’re checking out the magnificent park, you might as well swing by Rockefeller Park Greenhouse, too. It’s free, and it’s always summer in this lovely greenspace.
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