Cleveland Metroparks adds 52 acres to West Creek Reservation
By Chris M. Worrell - cleveland.com (TNS)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Metroparks recently added 52 acres critical to the protection of natural resources and to the development of future trail connections at West Creek Reservation.
The acquisition includes property in one of the few Cuyahoga County communities in which Cleveland Metroparks did not previously have a footprint.
“West Creek Reservation is one of our fastest-growing reservations, and we’re thrilled to add land in the City of Seven Hills to our Emerald Necklace,” said Brian M. Zimmerman, Cleveland Metroparks CEO.
The park now directly serves Parma, Independence and Seven Hills. Perhaps more importantly, the additional acreage provides opportunities for future connections between West Creek Reservation and the Hemlock Creek Trail in Independence, as well as the Towpath Trail, as Northeast Ohio’s trail network continues to grow.