Get Outdoors: Explore Parks Near Redwood Neighborhoods 

Redwood Neighborhoods are designed with walkability in mind. Tree-lined streets, picturesque landscaping and neighborhood layouts that encourage movement make it easy for residents to get outside right where they live, whether for a morning walk, a stroll with the dog or an evening loop with neighbors.  

Beyond the neighborhoods themselves, residents also benefit from quick access to nearby parks, trails and regional recreation areas. Across our markets, these spaces range from forest preserves and lakefront paths to large metro park systems and community green spaces. 

The guide below highlights some of the standout parks near Redwood Neighborhoods across each region. 

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland & Akron Areas) 

Northeast Ohio is anchored by one of the strongest regional park systems in the country, offering everything from lakefront access to wooded hiking trails. 

• Cleveland Metroparks
• Edgewater Park 
• Rocky River Reservation  
• Cuyahoga Valley National Park 
• Mill Stream Run Reservation  
• Huntington Reservation and Lake Erie shoreline parks 
• Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park  
• Hudson Springs Park 
• South Central Park 
• Blue Hen Falls 
• Cascade Valley Metro Park 
• Sand Run Metro Park 
• Stadium Park 

 
Southeast Michigan

Residents in Southeast Michigan are surrounded by a wide network of county and regional parks with trails, lakes, and natural areas. 

• Highland State Recreation Area 
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks system 
• Lake Erie Metropark 
• Kensington Metropark 
• Stony Creek Metropark 
• Maybury State Park 
• Island Lake Recreation Area 
• Cross Winds Marsh 
• Pontiac Lake Recreation Area 
• Macomb Orchard Trail 
• Clinton River Trail system 

Central Michigan

Central Michigan residents enjoy access to a variety of parks, nature preserves and trail systems, from the Grand Rapids area to Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor. 

• Millennium Park 
• Seidman Park 
• Kent Trails 
• Cascade Township Parks 
• Esker Landing area parks 
• Kalamazoo Nature Center 
• Al Sabo Preserve 
• Portage Creek Bicentennial Park 
• Nichols Arboretum 
• Gallup Park 
• Border-to-Border Trail 
   

Northwest Ohio

Toledo’s park system is known for its ecological diversity and expansive trail networks

• Maumee Bay State Park 
• Oak Openings Preserve Metropark 
• Side Cut Metropark 
• Pearson Metropark 
• W.W. Knight Preserve 
   

Central Ohio

Columbus is home to a highly developed metro park system with accessible trails, waterways and nature preserves. 

• Highbanks Metro Park 
• Blacklick Woods Metro Park 
• Sharon Woods Metro Park 
• Slate Run Metro Park 
• Alum Creek State Park 
• Scioto Audubon Metro Park 
   

Southwest Ohio

This region combines riverfront parks, botanical spaces and wooded state parks. 

• Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark 
• Cincinnati Nature Center 
• RiverScape MetroPark 
• Hills & Dales MetroPark 
• Ault Park 
• Smale Riverfront Park 
• Caesar Creek State Park 
• French Park 
   

Indiana (Fort Wayne, Lafayette & Indianapolis)

Indiana offers a mix of urban parks, riverfront spaces and expansive state parks. 

• Promenade Park 
• Shoaff Park 
• Fox Island County Park 
• Canal Walk 
• Eagle Creek Park 
• White River State Park  
• Fort Harrison State Park  
• Holliday Park 
• Potter’s Bridge Park 
• Armstrong Park 
• Munger Park 
   

Central Iowa

Central Iowa features a strong mix of trails and destination parks connected to surrounding suburbs. 

• High Trestle Trail 
• Ledges State Park 
• Gray’s Lake Park 
• Jester Park 
• Ankeny Miracle Park 
• Kennybrook South Park 
• Alice Nizzi Park 
• Oak Hill Park 
   

South Carolina (Greenville Area)

Greenville blends riverfront parks with mountain-access recreation areas. 

• Swamp Rabbit Trail Network 
• Falls Park  
• Paris Mountain State Park 
• Discovery Island Waterpark 
• Heritage Park 
• Century Park 
• Pelham Mill Park 
• Conestee Nature Preserve 
• Pavilion Dog Park 
   

North Carolina (Charlotte/Concord Area)

Charlotte’s greenway system connects neighborhoods to parks, preserves and nature corridors. 

• Freedom Park 
• McDowell Nature Center and Preserve 
• Greenway system 
• Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks 
• Latta Nature Preserve 
• Jetton Park 
• Reedy Creek Nature Preserve 
   

Illinois (Chicago Suburbs)

Chicago’s western and southwestern suburbs are defined by an extensive forest preserve system. 

• Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve 
• Greene Valley Forest Preserve 
• Blackwell Forest Preserve 
• Danada Forest Preserve 
• Hidden Lakes Preserve  
• Centennial Park (Orland Park) 
• Busse Woods 
   

Nebraska (Omaha Metro)

The Omaha metro offers a mix of lake parks, trails and forested recreation areas. 

• Chalco Hills Recreation Area 
• Zorinsky Lake Park 
• Standing Bear Lake Recreation Area 
• Fontenelle Forest 
• Walnut Creek Recreation Area 
• Hefflinger Dog Park 
• Heartland of America Park 
• Lauritzen Gardens 

 
While each region offers its own landscape and park identity, they all share the same core advantage: easy access to outdoor spaces that support an active, connected lifestyle. 

For Redwood residents, parks are part of the rhythm of daily life, just minutes from home. Browse our blog to find more inspiration for making the most of life at a Redwood Neighborhood.