Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland Metroparks Announces Return of Touch-a-Truck and FallFest Cleveland Metroparks announced today the return of two signature fall events. The 13th annual Touch-a-Truck presented by CrossCountry Mortgage returns to Brookside Reservation on Sunday, September 22! Kids can get behind the wheel of approximately 50 vehicles, including construction trucks and equipment used to maintain and preserve Cleveland Metroparks at this free outdoor event. Learn more at https://buff.ly/2qm5iJr

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s popular Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is extended through September 14! Experience over 1,000 lanterns, live performances on the Fifth Third Bank Stage & more. Get your tickets now at https://lnkd.in/ehAfTwg8.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Extends Asian Lantern Festival Through September 14 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the popular Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer is extended through September 14. In addition, the Zoo announced the return of Wild Ride, a one-night-only event on September 15 where guests of all ages can ride their bike through the Zoo after-hours and experience the illuminated lanterns one last time. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeAmQNS.

Chalet & Toboggan Season Hiring Event! Join Cleveland Metroparks for open interviews on Wednesday, September 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Chalet in Strongsville to learn more about seasonal positions for the upcoming hayride and toboggan season. Register at https://lnkd.in/eKsrTWPe.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Prepares for Primate Forest Transformation - Guests are invited to visit The RainForest through September 9 In preparation for the start of construction on the Zoo’s new Primate Forest destination, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today announced the upcoming closure of The RainForest. During the temporary closure, many of the spaces within the existing RainForest will be refreshed and remodeled as they are integrated into the Primate Forest to enhance the guest experience and elevate animal wellbeing. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eeAmQNS.

Future connections! Yesterday, Cleveland Metroparks & partners celebrated the start of construction on the transformative 2.7-mile Mandel Community Trail. The new paved downtown connector trail will complete the portion of the Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway between E. 9 and E. 55 streets along North Marginal Road on the east side of the City of Cleveland and connect and expand the region's growing trail network, while fulfilling one of the most critical regional links in the Cuyahoga Greenways Plan. Learn more at cuyahogacounty.gov.

A Message From CEO Brian M Zimmerman: Thank you to all Cleveland Metroparks employees for their hard work across the Park District following Tuesday’s storms. The team is continuing to create a clean, safe space for park goers to utilize asap. Please join me in thanking our staff in the comments!

Cleveland Metroparks would like to congratulate Director of Employee Development, Amy Nelson, and her fellow Crain's Cleveland Business 2024 Excellence in HR honorees. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gj8C73C5.

Brian M Zimmerman grows Cleveland Metroparks into its second century of stewardship via Smart Business Network

Today is #WorldTigerDay - an annual celebration of tigers across the globe! Come out to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo today and celebrate these amazing animals, and see how the cubs have grown!