Cleveland Metroparks

Thank you to Science Friday who joined us in North Chagrin Reservation last week to learn about a well-loved species of the northeast: American beech trees! With the help of regional and national experts, more than 100 attendees are now equipped with the expertise and skills to help researchers understand the spread and severity of Beech leaf disease at home and through the U.S.

Tomorrow! Trick-or-Treat Fest presented by Citizens is getting off to a BIG start. On Friday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m., Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's elephants are getting a Halloween treat – a giant pumpkin weighing in at approximately 1,700 pounds! Tickets are on sale now for the family-friendly Halloween event that runs Fridays to Sundays throughout October. Tickets at https://buff.ly/360gwtE.

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released 60 juvenile Lake Sturgeon into the Cuyahoga River as part of a reintroduction plan that aligns with the improving water quality and connections of the river. This release will track the sturgeons' movements to inform next year's release of 1,500 fish!

Cleveland Metroparks Launches First Podcast “Tales & Trails” Available Now Cleveland Metroparks today launched its first-ever podcast “Tales & Trails presented by KeyBank.” Hosted by CEO Brian Zimmerman, each episode of the podcast goes behind-the-scenes on wide-ranging topics from wildlife and animal care, scenic destinations and hidden gems, upcoming projects and more with accompanying special guests across the Park District’s award-winning team as well as key community partners and leaders in Northeast Ohio. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeAmQNS. #InternationalPodcastDay #YourTimeYourPlace

Rooted in Trees and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Plant First Mini Forest at a U.S. Zoo Rooted in Trees, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and preserving the tree canopy in Northern Ohio, has partnered with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to plant the first-ever mini forest at a zoo in the United States. More than 800 trees were planted with help from The Holden Arboretum’s Tree Corp, members of the Student Conservation Association and 30 8th-grade students from Cleveland’s Urban Community School. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeAmQNS. 

Thank you for making Cleveland Metroparks a #NC99 winner 18 times, and 2024 Award of Excellence recipient! 👏 #YourTimeYourPlace

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Announces Howl-O-Ween Bash at the Zoo Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the inaugural Howl-O-Ween Bash, a one-night-only 21+ event where adults can flaunt their best costume and enjoy enchanting entertainment at the Zoo after hours. Tickets are on sale now for this limited-capacity event on Friday, October 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeAmQNS.

Cleveland Metroparks Announces $10.8 Million Federal Grant to Support Irishtown Bend Park Construction Cleveland Metroparks, together with LAND studio, Inc., announced $10.8 million from the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program has been awarded for the development of the future Irishtown Bend Park. A $65 million stabilization project is currently underway by the Port of Cleveland. Once complete in 2025, the stabilized hillside will provide an opportunity to create a 25-acre public waterfront park connecting Cleveland residents and visitors to more than 125 miles of regional trails and greenspaces, including connections to the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeAmQNS.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is honored to be recognized for the AZA Earned Media Excellence Project Award for the Fox 8 "Behind the Scenes" Special! The 30-minute special gave a behind-the-scenes look at the Zoo’s expert animal care, conservation efforts, exhibit design and more! Thanks again to Fox 8 for highlighting this important work! #AZA2024 https://buff.ly/3XBHxwv

Today: we’re proud to announce, with our partners Cleveland Metroparks, acquisition of 13.6 acres of land for our soccer stadium. What greater partner to create this purposeful space with than the Metroparks? Watch our latest rendering to get a sense of where to meet us on Game Days. Located in downtown Cleveland & across the street from Progressive Field, our stadium location will be ideal for public trails, transportation infrastructure, green space, plazas & planned trail connections. Our stadium is designed for 12,500 fans, expandable to 20,000. Thanks to our fans: we already have close to 15,000 season ticket pledges for our prospective women’s professional soccer team. We’re excited that this stadium will be the first public-private partnership for a stadium built for a women’s pro sports team. We also intend for this project to spark development south of the highway and complete the 30-year-old vision of the Gateway District. Step by step, we’re getting closer to this dream team every day. Want more about the stadium, our Cleveland Metroparks partnership & our bid to bring a National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) team to #Cleveland? Link in the comments 👇