Your Kids Will Love This Easy 5-Acre Waterfall Hike Right Here In Greater Cleveland
Northeast Ohio charms locals with a stunning landscape. Though it may seem urbanized and unremarkable, there is endless beauty is hidden under the surface. You may be surprised to learn that Greater Cleveland is overflowing with hidden waterfalls and other gorgeous natural features. Looking for a way to get outdoors with the kids? One waterfall is super accessible, and you’ll love the short and sweet journey it offers.
Olmsted Falls is a southwestern suburb in Cuyahoga County with a rich landscape that enchants its 10,000 residents.
While the staircase pictured here may not be stroller-friendly, much of the surrounding landscape is. Be sure to pack a picnic to enjoy in the stone covered pavilion after your hike.
Fisherman particularly enjoy the falls in the park, especially in mid-April.
As steelhead trout set out to spawn, they are such a plentiful species that visitors can spot them jumping over the falls. Kids will delight in seeing this splendid natural phenomenon, and traces of other animals are evident in the park year-round.
This park is also a popular spot for engagement shoots and senior photos, and it's also downright romantic.
When you’re a parent or grandparent, nothing is as relieving as a short, sweet, and free adventure with the kids. Nature inspires throughout every generation, it seems, and this pretty park in Olmsted Falls will leave you entranced.
Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
