Great paths to explore. If you have children i would highly recommend not only do the have an amazing play area but youre also able to view native animals free (eagle, fox, owl, crow,rabbit ect)

Great family place. There is an outside place for kids to play. The permanent animals are well cared for many of them are viewable outside. The trails are nice and well labeled. Not all of them are loops so its good to plan which trail your starting so you dont hike 5 miles then release you got to hike back. The us an outside learning area Im not such if they are using it with covid ordinances in effect

Not surprisingly another beautiful and well maintained lake metro park. This park offers many things for many different people. A beautiful nature center, childrens play areas, camping, paved and rugged trails. Would definitely recommend visiting.

We come here very often, at least once a month. The playground is natural, opens up little humans minds for discovery and imagination. The trails are unique, you can take a long walk or a short one, around the lake, or Rivers, or in the forest. There is lot of fun during winter time as well. Christmas Candyland is indoor playground, plus Little wonderland (no, there are no candies, lol). Birds zoo. Trains in the summer, festivals... And everything is free. Unbelievable.

This place sure has changed over the years. Great hiking trails and nice natural playground for the young ones. Overall a beautiful place.

We only recently started coming here and we really enjoy it. There are easy trails and harder hiking trails, depending on what youre looking for. There are some really peaceful, quiet spots where you can sit/stand and just observe nature.

PENITENTIARY GLEN RESERVATION is beautiful place for hiking fishing, playing for the whole family!

Great place for a long or short hike. Diverse habitat is ideal for all sort of great birds.

This is a great public park with well taken care of grounds. The staff is generally nice. The one down side is the lack of public facilities during the coronavirus. While its understood these might take more work to maintain, the lack of them makes the venue more unsanitary.

We had a very nice day here. We like hiking and this place has some nice trails of different difficulty levels. Beautiful walk through the woods with some really nice views. They also gave a Nature Center with animals on display. We will come back.

A beautiful park! Many things to do for kids! Trails that lead you to babbling brooks and beautiful scenery! Some trails can be a little challenging.

I loved it! I didnt realize I wasnt aloud to bring my dog into the kids area so now I know that. Fun place to bring kids! They have a little train track 2!

Dense forest. Good hill workout. Scenic wetlands and creeks

Beautiful park with awesome trails. The nature center and trains are closed, but that does not hinder from the natural beauty of this amazing outdoor space.

My family loves coming here at the holidays! They always have fun holiday displays like Mr. Jingaling keys, Candy Land, beautifully decorated Christmas treees and neat nature attractions to view. We really enjoy going to Penitentiary Glen.

My favorite hiking spot! They have a really nice 2.5 mile loop that goes over two little creeks with lots of great views

What a beautiful and diverse park. I love every visit.

Love this park. Nature Center is 5 star, park is amazing to hike, beautiful and all the interactive stuff you could ask for. Candyland in the winter is AWESOME for the family. Definitely recommend renting the snow shoes and hiking in the winter as well.

Very serean and quiet. Beautiful place to walk,relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Rangers there (Nick) are very knowledgeable and courteous. Beautiful area with lots to see and do. A good hike, seeing some of the area wildlife up close in the rehab center. Awesome job and great way to spend a day!

Great with the kids! They had a blast going through the small wooded area and the tunnels and log buildings. My parents really liked the walkways over the water . More geared for the kids though for sure

The nature play area is great. My kids love it. There is so much to do between the water, building with sticks, playing in the sand, climbing over hills and through tunnels, and playing in the gardens. Its fenced in, so even when I cant see my kids I know they havent gone far.The nature center is one of the better ones in the area. They also have animals that have been rescued that you can see. The trails are relatively flat, but through varied areas, so they are interesting to walk along without tiring old or little legs.

Always a treat to walk this park!

I wish I had more time. I stopped by here for a quick visit and found a great place to spend some time outdoors. We walked part of a short loop and walked down into the gorge. They have scheduled guided tours if you want to venture further upstream. Ill definitely be back to explore a bit more

So fun for toddlers even kids up to 8! Its perfect for picnics and playdates. My kids love to see the animals after running around.

Nature Play was wonderful. Fantastic times with a 15 month old!

Great park to visit with kids. There is a wild life rehabilitation center here with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Several animals are permanent residents. Inside the main building are many activities geared towards children. Outside is the best childrens play area I have seen at a park like this. Well worth the visit.

Great place to meet birds of prey. Say Hi to Apollo, the bald eagle.

This is a great place for children. Several activities to play with and a great landscape to play on

Beautiful, with varied terrain. Very well kept. Quiet.

A rather sprawling coniferous forest, with a bit of everything in between. From ponds to streams that stay wet mostly all year, to large grasslands to moss and fungus covered hills. I have noticed a few decent size game fish in the waters over my visits, and a plethora of very rare birds found in northern Ohio. Some that I have never seen anywhere else. Starting at the wildlife center, the path is mostly downhill. A great bike ride, just be prepared to go 2.2 miles back up. And Id like to thank the talented and dedicated team that works with the animal rescue/reconditioning. The small zoo they upkeep there is always a pleasure to see. Healthy and clean. Plus the miniature railroad is heart warming to watch, as I went and rode those same rails when I was a child.

This park is easy to find, kid and dog friendly, but rarely too busy. Took a short walk and kicked up a large herd of deer running thru the woods. Good day.

Its clean and beautiful! The trails are well maintained

The best park ever! Kids loved it and its so beautiful!

The park is a great place to hike, learn, camp or gather with friends and family. I especially like the campsite. Theres lots of wood and its a nice cozy site to relax and get away even though youre in the city.

Ive always loved coming here to see the wildlife theyre rehabilitating. Sadly, due to the pandemic, theyre closed off to keep the animals safe. But theres still plenty of trails and other wildlife to see in the parks area!

Love this place! Good trails. Lots of stuff for kids, train rides, nature playground. Rehab center for animals. So much to do

Great place for kids and families! I was surprised with the Nature Center and Kids Play Area. Right around the corner from the Holden Arboretum and at a family friendly price... FREE!

Wonderful experience for all ages! My 4 year old has so much fun playing in the nature play area, he could stay there all day! The story book trail was beautiful and we loved following the book about honey bees. Theres even more to explore in the nature center as well as the wildlife area. Its completely worth making the 45 minute trip that it takes us. Highly recommend!

The most beautiful place to visit in the fall! We enjoyed the nature center and seeing all of the animals that they rescued and are rehabilitating.

Very lovely and family oriented.. beautiful views!!!

Great trails,easy boardwalk to walk in. We love visiting here.

Beautiful park. Nature Center is very nice to visit after a hike.

Other than Apollo the Eagle giving me the side eye, it was a perfect autumn afternoon in November. Hiking trails for the last of the almost 60 degree weather, exhibits inside the Nature Center, and also a gift shop. Try the orange blossom and honey lotion; it smells absolutely divine!

Great place to let kids and adults explore nature. A great variety of activities free or adorable.

This is my favorite place ever to walk my dog and chill out to the beautiful woods. The nature center is great for kids and my nieces and nephew love it there. The wildlife center is awesome to walk through and check out animals.

Great way to experience nature and some local history. Very nice walking trails, some paved, some stone. Nice pond areas. Trails around the gorge have some incline but were manageable for even us novice hiker/walkers. Theres a nature center and wildlife center. A miniature steam-powered train runs at various times so check ahead of time if interested in that. Looked like a horse trail too.

It was a great place for a walk and family time. It is worth some time with good people or if you want some personal time out in the woods.

Great place for all kinds of outdoor adventure. The campsite is very accessible but mostly secluded.

Great place to take your kids, especially during the Christmas season!

Candyland exhibit in the month of December and outside scavenger hunt activities fun and family-friendly .!

Best park in the area. Mini zoo, lots of different trails and ponds. Train track and kids nature area are too notch.

Just a nice park to walk and bring grandchildren little learning and fun the see through bee hive was cool

Around the holidays, theres a life-size Candy Land game for kids! Play the game on a giant game board that takes kids on an adventure through a holiday bird-themed display. Find the hidden bird. Make a paper owl tree ornament. Check out the gift shop. Drink some hot cocoa. Fun & educational.

Passed by. Looks nice.

Beautiful hiking trails! Definitely make sure to check out the one way Kirtland Connector Trail!

A great addition to Lake Metro Parks, a great childrens area and excellent hiking trails

Great metropark with an awesome nature infused play ground, good trails and some local wildlife. Restrooms and beautiful flowers as well.

Definitely a must especially if you have family. Many different things to explore and enjoy. If you can try to be there when the lake shore steamers are running. Mini train that will take you around the park. Make you feel like a kid again

Peaceful and beautiful. Nice park, walking trails. Great excersize. Trail from behind the Kirtland Police Department goes to Penitentiary Glen.

Clean, serine place to walk. Convenient parking

This reservation is amazing. Trails for adults, a huge outdoor garden for children. And a great nature center with excellent staff as well.

Great place for loooong walks with the dog

Such a great learning experience for kids. Staff is wonderful.

We hiked all the 8ish miles of trails here and it was beautiful! Highly recommend going for an easy hike and a day outdoors. I saw the largest crawfish of my life here!

One of out favorite places to walk. The pup loves to stop and smell the flowers every chance she gets!

Candy land gone wild was very well done.

Great for families, trails are easy to walk, animal rehab area is great.

Like this outside area for the kids. But pretty busy.

Penitentiary Glen offers wonderful free programs. So wonderful that they become very crowded. Yet the staff always seem happy and willing to share neat information with the kids.

Beautiful walking trails. Kids activities. Visitor center and animal rescue with lots to see.

Beautiful park with great walking trails in a gorgeous setting. I visited the park as part of a visit to the Cleveland area and was impressed by the variation in scenery, the multi-use paths, and the relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

Beautiful animals, a good cause, and a quiet place to sit out back :)Clean walkways and plenty of shaded areas.Highly recommend if you want a nice quiet hike with few hills, a good place to bring kids as well.

Great place. Amazing mini hike

We had a lot of fun exploring the park and doing the journal. Then we explored the nature play area.

Perfect night at Whoolowen. Waited in line for less than 10 minutes to go on the train. The train ride through the woods was great. My boys really enjoyed the nature hike. This is our favorite spooky activity. Its always busy but not so busy that you cant enjoy it. All of the staff is friendly! The popcorn was fresh and delicious.

Beautiful hiking trails.

Very nice with plenty of fun things to do with the kids. And even a couple waterfalls in the woods.

One of my favorite local parks. The kids area is fantastic. One of the best playgrounds around since its built to attract native wildlife and the kids can play and interact with nature.There is also an area where injured wildlife is kept and can be observed.There is both a wooded section and a meadow to hike in.

This place is always so much fun for the kids. We just went to the candy cane lane gone wild and it was fun. The Halloween trail is a lot of fun too. People there are always nice and like what they do. I just wish for Halloween they would do something about the ticket situation. Its really hard to get tickets because there is no limit. So people buy them and resell them. It stinks!

Really enjoyed the nature center and wildlife center with our daughter, who is 6. They have these great little explorer backpacks you can borrow for free with a photo Id, and they include a take-home nature journal of activities, field guides, binoculars, a bug catcher, butterfly net, water net, colored pencils, etc. All kinds of animals to see and interactive displays. There are several well-developed trails to explore and guided tours are available. Also cool to note-- there is a drop off for injured wild animals that is available after hours. The animal goes into a secure kennel and can get the help it needs when staff returns. The nature play kids area uses natural play materials and has sand, water, mud, a shallow pond, trees and stumps to climb, tunnels to crawl through, and all kinds of other great play spaces to encourage kids to get dirty and connect with nature. We will definitely be back. Admission is completely free.

Great park for family time!

This park is so fun to explore to matter what season it is!

Great place for outdoor play!

Went to the Nature Play area, it was phenomenal! We hadnt been back in several years, so it was so wonderful to see this new space. As always the exhibit and other amenities were fantastic!

The nature play here is free admission and very fun

Wild days of winter is a holiday tradition for our family. Wonderful place to visit!

I love going here. Its beautiful and relaxing to walk around outside. The inside facility has educational sections to learn about animals and their habitats. Outside next to the facility is a rehabilitation center/section for injured animals, some of which are permanent. Theyre in cages with some documentation about how they were injured and about the animal itself. Its a great place to visit!

Cool well kept park to wander around.

A wonderful park!

A great place to hit the trail with kids, observe wild life and birds and enjoy free miniature steam trains rides.

The Serene beauty is captivating!

My daughters fave place to go on the weekends. Its very nice there. They spare no expense on kids. Thank you for good clean fun and nature. I love it there !!!

Beautiful place...kids enjoyed it and so did I

Great place. The stairs up from the waterfall can leave you out of breath.

We love Penitentiary Glen! Very clean area and lots to do. The food is nice too they have vegan and vegetarian options at decent prices that I enjoy. Had the bean burritos not bad

Lots of trails, surrounded by nature, usually not too crowded, and open late (until 11pm) which means you can watch the sun set and the moon rise.

A slightly repetitive but good place to go on a walk. Not many options, but fun nonetheless. The rabbit run path is particularly great, and brings you on a rougher path. Be careful though, I didnt pay attention to signage once and accidentally walked to Kirtland.

Beautiful park with several nice loops to hike.

The Glen is always a nice place especially in the spring.