July 15 - December 31, 2011

Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation is yours to discover when you take part in Hear Here! - An Audio Tour of Cleveland Metroparks!

This fun-filled adventure for all ages will take you on a self-led tour of Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin. Just hop in the car, and get ready to tune your radio to 1620 AM at each Hear Here! site for a unique tour of five gems of the "Emerald Necklace."           

You can learn who carved images in the sandstone boulder called Squaw Rock, learn about the fascinating history of South Chagrin’s impressive Look About Lodge made from area chestnut trees, and learn the natural history of Quarry Rock and Jackson Field, and the series of waterfalls at Sulphur Springs Picnic Area.

The “Hear Here!” tour is great for all ages and allows you the flexibility of experiencing the tour all in one day or by making different stops on different days.  At each stop on the tour, you can pull your car into a parking space, turn off the engine, and tune into 1620 AM to listen for fun facts and interesting stories. 

The broadcast may be in progress.  But the message repeats itself and can be listened to more than once to ensure all the fascinating details about the site and its surroundings are covered.

To experience the wonders of the five sites even more, you are encouraged to get out and explore by hiking, picnicking or just relaxing at the site.

Hear Here! Audio Tour Sites

1. Jackson Field
Located off Jackson Road, just north of Miles Road in Moreland Hills.

2. Look About Lodge
Located at 37374 Miles Road, between SOM Center Road/Rte 91 and Chagrin River Road in Bentleyville.

3. Sulphur Springs Picnic Area
Located off Sulphur Springs Drive, between Miles Road and Hawthorn Parkway in Bentleyville.

4. Squaw Rock
Located adjacent to Squaw Rock Picnic Area, off Hawthorn Parkway, east of SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Bentleyville.

5. Quarry Rock Picnic Area
Located off Solon Road in South Chagrin Reservation, south of Chagrin River Road in Bentleyville.

Click here for map.

To help you map out your tour, see Cleveland Metroparks Reservation Maps.
If you need additional information about Hear Here!, call 216-635-3200.