Rocky River Reservation:

Visit the Cleveland Metroparks for Rocky River Reservation at 
http://www.clemetparks.com/visit/index.asp?action=rdetails&reservations_id=1003

Rocky River Reservation is located in Berea, Brook Park, Cleveland, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Olmsted
 Township, and Rocky River. The first land purchased for Cleveland Metroparks can be seen from the Stinchcomb-Groth
 Memorial.

The character of the reservation is strongly influenced by the Rocky River. Massive shale cliffs rise above the 
willows, sycamores and cottonwoods, and many trails wind through the valley's deep floodplain forests, meadows and 
wildflowers. Wildlife is common in the valley and visitors can expect to see numerous bird species and some common 
Ohio mammals year-round, including the white-tailed deer. Visit Rocky River Nature Center to learn more. The 
reservation includes three golf courses: Big Met, Little Met and Mastick Woods.

The Rocky River Valley was settled early in this area's history and reflects many of the sights common to the first
settlers. Frostville Museum, an affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks, illustrates how the 1800s settlers lived 
and worked in the Rocky River Valley.




Rocky River: Directions


I-480..... FROM THE EAST

For golf courses, stables, marina

exit at Grayton Rd.* 
turn left (north) on Grayton Rd. 
to Puritas Rd. (where Grayton ends)* 
turn left (west) on Puritas Rd. 
down into the valley (Rocky River Reservation) 
NOTE: Will pass Mastick Woods Golf Course on the right and Rocky River Stable on left; for Big and Little Met golf 
courses and the Emerald Necklace Marina - turn right on Valley Parkway; for Rocky River Nature Center and Frostville 
Museum turn left on Valley Parkway.

For Rocky River Nature Center, Frostville Museum

exit at Clague Rd. 
turn left (south) on Clague Rd. 
to Mastick Rd. (where Clague ends) 
turn right (west) on Mastick Rd. 
Rocky River Reservation (Shepard Lane) entrance is on the left 
NOTE: At Valley Parkway (where Shepard Lane ends) turn right for Rocky River Nature Center and Frostville Museum;
 turn left for golf courses; stables; marina

I - 480..... FROM THE WEST

exit at Great Northern Blvd. 
turn right (south) on Great Northern Blvd. 
to Butternut Ridge Rd.* 
turn left (east) on Butternut Ridge Rd. 
to Columbia Rd. (1st stop sign)* 
turn left (north) on Columbia Rd. 
to Cedar Point Rd. (1st traffic light)* 
turn right to Rocky River Reservation 
NOTE: Will pass Lewis Rd. and Frostville Museum on the right. For Rocky River Nature Center, golf courses, stables,
 or marina, turn left (north) on Valley Parkway; for Maple Grove, Lagoon or Willow Bend picnic areas or to connect
 with Mill Stream Run Reservation in Berea - turn right on Valley Parkway.

NOTE: If the river fords are closed, take Lewis Rd. to Barrett Rd. Go left on Spafford Rd. and left on Valley Parkway
 if going to Maple Grove or Lagoon picnic areas. (Willow Bend is not accessible when fords are closed). Go right on
 Barrett Rd. for Mill Stream Run Reservation/ Berea area.

TURNPIKE..... EXIT 9

take I-480 East (see I-480 From the West directions) 
I-90..... FROM THE EAST

exit at Hilliard Rd. 
turn left (east) on Hilliard Rd. 
to Wooster Rd. (1st traffic light)* 
turn left (north) on Wooster Rd. 
to Detroit Rd.* 
turn right (east) on Detroit Rd. 
Rocky River Reservation entrance 500 feet on the right 
I-90..... FROM THE WEST

exit at Detroit Rd.* 
turn left (east) on Detroit Rd. 
Rocky River Reservation entrance is 2.5 miles on the right.