Memorial gifts are a meaningful way to remember a loved one and ensure their legacy lives on, and we deeeply appreciate those who choose to direct donations to Cleveland Metroparks to honor their loved one's memory. If you would like to invite family and friends to donate to Cleveland Metroparks in memory of a loved one, the following is an example of suggested wording for an obituary:
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Cleveland Metroparks [FUND or RESERVATION NAME] in memory of [NAME OF LOVED ONE], online at clevelandmetroparks.com/giveonline or mailed to Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144.
A complete listing of funds and reservations available for memorial contributions is included below. Memorial donation forms may be downloaded here.
Cleveland Metroparks will provide a list of donor names and addresses to the family; individual donation amounts will not be revealed. For additional information or questions, and to ensure proper notification and dedication of memorial gifts, please contact Lindsey Frick at (216) 635-3210 or llf1@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Fund Information
Below is a listing of funds memorial donations may be directed to. If no fund is specified memorial donations will be directed to the Legacy Fund.
Most Popular:
- Legacy Fund
- Conservation Fund
- Trails Fund
- Fishing Fund
- Land Protection Fund
- Outdoor Education Fund
- Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center
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Reservation Enhancement Funds:
- Acacia Enhancement Fund
- Bedford Enhancement Fund
- Big Creek Enhancement Fund
- Bradley Woods Enhancement Fund
- Brecksville Enhancement Fund
- Brookside Enhancement Fund
- Edgewater Park Play Area
- Edgewater Park Enhancement Fund
- Euclid Creek Enhancement Fund
- Garfield Enhancement Fund
- Hinckley Enhancement Fund
- Huntington Beach Enhancement Fund
- Mill Stream Enhancement Fund
- North Chagrin Enhancement Fund
- Ohio & Erie Canal Enhancement Fund
- Rocky River Enhancement Fund
- South Chagrin Enhancement Fund
- Squire's Castle Restoration Fund
- Wallace Lake Enhancement Fund
- Washington Reservation Fund
- West Creek Enhancement Fund
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Nature Center Funds:
- Brecksville Nature Center
- CanalWay Center
- North Chagrin Nature Center
- Rocky River Nature Center
- Watershed Stewardship Center
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Additional Funds:
- Accessibility Fund
- Field Trip Transportation Fund
- Golf Education Fund
- Golf Improvement Fund
- Outdoor Experiences Scholarship Fund
- Outdoor Recreation Fund
- Police Mounted Unit Fund
- Police K-9 Unit Fund
- Rivers & Lakes Fund
- Youth Outdoors Fund
- Centennial Forests Fund
- Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund