North Chagrin Reservation - Cleveland Metroparks (Gates Mills)

 park, National Natural Landmark

 Upload a photo

Since the 1920s, North Chagrin Reservation has been a special combination of outdoor recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. An interesting feature of the reservation is Squire's Castle. Built at the turn of the century by F.B. Squire, it was to serve as the gatehouse of his country estate, but plans for the remainder of the estate never materialized.

Located in Mayfield Village, Willoughby Hills, and Gates Mills, the reservation includes a nature center and nature education building, a number of trails and picnic areas. Sanctuary Marsh and Sunset Pond are both popular areas to observe waterfowl. The reservation is also home to Manakiki Golf Course, located off SOM Center and Eddy roads in Willoughby Hills.

Located within North Chagrin Reservation is the 111-acre Arthur B. Williams Memorial Woods, a remarkably pristine remnant beech-maple forest that is recognized as being among the finest timber stands remaining in Ohio. This portion of the park is designated a National Natural Landmark.

Source: Cleveland Metroparks