Brecksville Reservation

Brecksville Reservation
Type Urban park
Location Brecksville, Ohio
Coordinates 41°18′40″N 81°36′32″W / 41.311°N 81.609°W / 41.311; -81.609Coordinates: 41°18′40″N 81°36′32″W / 41.311°N 81.609°W / 41.311; -81.609
Area 3,026 acres (1,225 ha)[1]
Created 1930[2]
Operated by Cleveland Metroparks

Brecksville Reservation is the largest urban park in the U.S. state of Ohio. Chippewa Creek flows through the 3,026-acre (1,225 ha) reservation, which is home to a section of the Buckeye Trail. The park supports a diverse set of ecosystems, featuring fields, a river plain, gorges, and a variety of forested areas. [3]

References

  1. ↑ http://cloud.tpl.org/pubs/ccpe-largest-oldest-most-visited-parks-4-2011-update.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Main/History.aspx
  3. ↑ http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Main/Reservations-Partners/Brecksville-Reservation-4.aspx
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