West Creek Reservation is a 350+ acre natural park surrounded by residential neighborhoods and leased to Cleveland Metroparks by the City of Parma and West Creek Conservancy. The Reservation preserves the natural character of their public parkland with its hills, valley, meadow, woodlands, and creek. It remains the home of a variety of trees, plants, birds, animals, amphibians and insects.
Cuyahoga County is a large urban county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. The county seat and most populous city is Cleveland. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,264,817, making it the second-most populous county in the state.
Parma is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, located on the southern edge of Cleveland. As of the 2020 census, its population was 81,144. The name was taken from Parma, New York, where it was probably derived from the early 19th century fascination with classical Italy. During the 19th century, Parma remained largely agricultural. In 1912, a portion of the township seceded to form the village of Parma Heights.
Cleveland is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has an estimated 2019 population of 381,009.
The Children's Museum of Cleveland, established in 1981, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally in University Circle, it relocated to its current site, a renovated Victorian mansion, in November 2017 after significant renovations costing over $10 million.
West Side Market is Cleveland’s largest and oldest continuously operating public market. The Market has served fresh produce, meats, bakery, dairy, prepared foods and more to Cleveland residents and visitors since 1912.
For 100 years, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History has been recognized as one of the finest natural history museums in North America. The Museum is the largest museum in Ohio dedicated to the natural sciences, hosting more than 375,000 total visitors and 13,000 member households throughout the year.
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is a 183-acre (74 ha) zoo in Cleveland, Ohio. The zoo houses one of the largest primate collections in all of North America. While some live in the permanent RainForest exhibit, most live in the Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building on the west side of the zoo.
The iconic House from A Christmas Story is located in Cleveland, Ohio. This 19th-century Victorian house was used for exterior and some interior scenes of Ralphie Parker’s home in the beloved 1983 film. Now fully restored to its movie splendor, the house is open year-round to the public for tours and even overnight stays!
Collection of more than 30000 works of art ranges over 5000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present. It includes masterpieces from Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.
The Great Lakes Science Center is a museum and educational facility in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Many of the exhibits document the features of the natural environment in the Great Lakes region.
