Cleveland Public Parks District facts for kids

Part of Daniel Burnham's plan, The Mall provides a pedestrian thoroughfare and green space in the heart of Downtown Cleveland.

Rockefeller Park, which runs from the Heights area of the eastern suburbs to the Shoreway, is the largest park in Cleveland.

The Cleveland Public Parks District is a part of Cleveland's city government. It's in charge of taking care of more than 150 public parks across the city of Cleveland, Ohio. These parks offer fun places for everyone to play, relax, and enjoy nature.

Famous Parks in Cleveland

• Gordon Park (E. 72nd, S. of Shoreway 46.00 acres (18.62 ha))

This park is right on the lakefront. A section of Gordon Park is also part of the Cleveland Lakefront State Park system. This means it's a special area managed for nature and outdoor activities.

• The Mall

This historic area was planned way back in 1903 by famous architect Daniel Burnham and his team. It's divided into three main sections and is located just north of Public Square. It's a big green space in the middle of Downtown Cleveland.

• • Mall A (Memorial Plaza, West Mall Dr. at St. Clair Av. 2.75 acres (1.11 ha))
  • Mall B (Hanna Plaza, F.Pastorius Blvd.@ Lakeside Av.5.45 acres (2.21 ha))
  • Mall C (Strawbridge Plaza, 301 Lakeside Av. 5.46 acres (2.21 ha))

• Rockefeller Park (9601 Wade Park Ave 130.00 acres (52.61 ha))

This is the city's largest park. It was built on land that was given to the city by a local Cleveland helper and business leader, John D. Rockefeller.

• • Rockefeller Park Greenhouse 750 E. 88th St.
  • Rockefeller Park Lagoon

Other Cool Parks

Cleveland has many other great parks and green spaces. Here are a few more:

• Abbey Park - Abbey Ave. and West 19th 4.45 acres (1.80 ha)
• Ambler Park - MLK Jr Blvd., N. of Fairhill Rd. 52.44 acres (21.22 ha)
• Brookside Park - Fulton Rd. & Denison Av. 111.34 acres (45.06 ha)
• Cleveland Skatepark - 1 Key Plaza 0.25 acres (0.10 ha)

This skatepark is located behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

• Frederick Douglass Park - E. 154th & Miles Av. 38.00 acres (15.38 ha)
• Heritage Park 1 - (east bank) Merwin St. at West Av. 0.63 acres (0.25 ha)

Opened in 1976, this park has a copy of Lorenzo Carter's cabin. He was the first non-native settler in what became Cleveland.

• Impett Park - W. 155th & Montrose Av. 34.82 acres (14.09 ha)
• Jefferson Park - W. 132nd & Lorain Av. 12.00 acres (4.86 ha)
• Kerruish Park - E. 170th & Tarkington Av. 76.00 acres (30.76 ha)
• League Park - E. 66th & Lexington Av. 6.96 acres (2.82 ha)

This is a Cleveland Landmark, meaning it's a very important historical place.

• Lincoln Park - W. 14th & Starkweather Av. 7.55 acres (3.06 ha)
• Luke Easter Park - MLK Jr Blvd. & Ramona Blvd.116.36 acres (47.09 ha)
• Marion Motley Playfield - E. 73rd & Carson Av. 25.91 acres (10.49 ha)
• Mohican Park - W. 135th & Triskett Rd. 24.70 acres (10.00 ha)
• Morgana Park - E. 65th, S. of Broadway Av. 6.43 acres (2.60 ha)
• Neff Park - E. 193rd & Bella Dr. 7.77 acres (3.14 ha)
• Public Square - Superior & Ontario Aves. 4.00 acres (1.62 ha)

This is a central spot in downtown Cleveland.

• Seneca Golf Course - Valley Pkwy. & Broadview Rd. 350.00 acres (141.64 ha)

This is a large golf course managed by the park district.

• Tremont Valley Playfield - West 11 and Clark 50.00 acres (20.23 ha)
• Willard Park - E. 9th & Lakeside Av. 1.78 acres (0.72 ha)

This park is famous for the Free Stamp Sculpture.