Getting there
The site is off Gorge Parkway between Dunham and Egbert roads in Walton Hills. It's listed for up to 48 people, with 30 shared parking spaces, so coordinate rides for a large gathering.
Overview
About Lost Meadows Picnic Area
Why stop
- A large canopy, grills and games make it useful for group gatherings.
Heads up
- Parking is listed as 30 shared spaces for a 48-person facility.
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Where it is
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Before you go
Getting there
3 active Cuyahoga Valley alerts
- ClosureTowpath Trail improvement closureThe Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29 in Peninsula is closed for improvements during the August 24–November 20, 2026 closure period.Official details
- CautionCuyahoga River paddling closure and hazardsPaddlers must portage the current river-wide closure near river mile 17 and avoid serious river hazards. - The closure is due to bridge demolition and construction.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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More about Lost Meadows Picnic Area
Bring a group, and plan aheadLost Meadows Picnic Area is a reservable group picnic site in Bedford Reservation, a Cleveland…
Lost Meadows Picnic Area is a reservable group picnic site in Bedford Reservation, a Cleveland Metroparks unit within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Its main feature is a 20-by-40-foot canopy in a wooded clearing. It suits a family picnic, birthday or group meal; check the booking details before counting on an unplanned stop. Reservations are listed June through September, while walk-in use when no event is booked isn't clearly explained.
Space under and around the canopyThe canopy shelters four 12-foot picnic tables; three have an ADA position.
The canopy shelters four 12-foot picnic tables; three have an ADA position. Two more 12-foot tables and an 8-foot table sit outside. The site also has grills, a play area, a swing set, fire pit, sand-volleyball court and horseshoe pit. Water and restrooms are listed, but drinking-water status and restroom type aren't specified. Plan to bring your meal; the site is set up for picnicking.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Cuyahoga Valley
319 sightingsBald EagleMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
12 sightingsRiver OtterMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
103 sightingsCoyoteMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
248 sightingsBeaverMost seen around 8 PMSighting map
492 sightingsWhite-tailed DeerMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
99 sightingsTrumpeter SwanMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Cuyahoga Valley. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
