Cleveland Metroparks

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SPONSORED: Kick off the New Year with Cleveland Metroparks Zoo during Noon Year's Eve presented by KeyBank. Celebrate with a dance party, roaming characters and a special countdown at the stroke of noon. The event is free with paid Zoo Admission, and a Noon Year's Eve VIP Experience is available. Visit ClevelandMetroparks.com for more information.

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Cleveland Metroparks celebrates 50 seasons of tobogganing at The Chalet this year. The first toboggan season began at Cleveland Metroparks in 1967. The 2017 – 2018 tobogganing season begins the day after Thanksgiving Fri 11/24, 2017 from Noon – 10:30PM Continue the Northeast Ohio tradition of enjoying the tallest, fastest winter thrill-ride in the region.

Students can enjoy school and college I.D. night every Thursday presented by MTD Products. Share photos and videos of you enjoying this Toboggan Season by using the hashtag, #icythrills! Visit ClevelandMetroparks.com/tchutes for more information on hours, rates, and rental opportunities.

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Don't miss out on the fun at Cleveland Metroparks Ledges to Lake Adventure Race on Sat 9/16 from 7:30AM - 2:30PM at Hinckley Reservation.

The race is comprised of a lake and land portion and is ideal for both beginners and advanced racers. Fees range from $55 - $100 with awards available for winners in each category. For more information visit ClevelandMetroparks.com.

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Located in the historic Rocky River Reservation, Emerald Necklace Marina provides a full-service recreational boating facility approximately 5,000 feet south of Lake Erie. The Emerald Necklace Marina features a fuel dock, gift shop, and a restaurant where guests can enjoy food made with seasonal ingredients.

Stop in for a local treat of Honey Hut Ice Cream while enjoying a series of live summer performances on the patio. Host your next summer event in one of the party rooms available for reservation or have a picnic in the picnic area equipped with a gazebo and charcoal grills. Visit ClevelandMetroparks.com for more information.

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Cleveland Metroparks and Nalu Standup Paddle & Surf present the 4th Annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest at Wendy Park on Sat 8/19 from 7:30AM - 4PM.

Kayaking will be a new addition to this year's race. A festival following the race will feature demos, exhibitors and more. For more information, visit ClevelandMetroparks.com.

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Join the community on Sat 7/22 at Edgewater Park as the Cleveland Metroparks celebrates their 100th anniversary with a custom, choreographed fireworks and music spectacular marking the occasion.

Free and open to the public, the event will showcase live local bands, including Michael Stanley and Friends, along with outdoor recreation, food trucks and fun activities, all topped off with a stunning fireworks display. Details.

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Euclid Beach Park in Cleveland Metroparks Euclid Creek Reservation is the place to be from 6-9PM every Friday night, all the way through Fri 8/11. Bring a picnic, or check out one of the food trucks and enjoy the lakefront the way it was meant to be; with family and friends, new and old.

New this year, the brand-new "Cleveland" script sign is ready and waiting for your selfies! Share your Cleveland pride! And each week, a different band will rock the night away. Come alive at Euclid Beach Live!

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Since the Cleveland Metroparks took over Edgewater Park from the State of Ohio, the transformation has been remarkable.

Every Thursday through August 10, the Park lifts off with Edgewater Live, featuring not one but two stages of live music. Now with support from Tri-C, the new Centennial Stage features local musicians starting at 4:30PM, transitioning to featured acts on the big stage from 6-9PM.

A dozen food trucks, yoga, volleyball, and the incredible new Beach House with it's dual-level offerings of refreshments, food and and adult beverages make this your new favorite place to catch the Cleveland skyline in one direction, and the Lake Erie sunset in the other.