Parks and Ecology

The revitalization of the Cleveland Lakefront Parks, which are owned by the City of Cleveland and managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) was the focus of the parks-ecology group.  The current Cleveland Lakefront Parks selected were Edgewater Park, Gordon Park, Villa Angela, Wildwood Park, and Euclid Beach Park.  Added to this configuration were Wendy Park/Whiskey Island and Dike 14.  Together these parks comprised 529 acres of lakefront property.  The value and demand of quality lakefront parks is explored in a regional context.  Suggested park enhancements across three phases, include expansion of educational and recreational programming, upgrades to facilities, improved public access, and environmental stewardship.  These goals are developed into lakefront park standards to provide implementation guidelines.