11 Perfect Cleveland Picnic Spots To Check Out This Summer

By on Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 7:27 pm

Summer picnics under the sunshine make for a great afternoon. But since the warm days are limited in Cleveland, popular picnic spots can fill up fast. Next time you set aside a day to pull out the checkered blanket and lunch meats, be sure to get there early before anyone else can beat you. And pro tip, be sure to bring as much bug spray as possible.

Summer picnics under the sunshine make for a great afternoon. But since the warm days are limited in Cleveland, popular picnic spots can fill up fast. Next time you set aside a day to pull out the checkered blanket and lunch meats, be sure to get there early before anyone else can beat you. And pro tip, bring as much bug spray as possible.

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Lincoln Park 2486 W 14th St., 216-664-2570 This open Tremont park is perfect for a lazy day under the sun, tanning and enjoying all foods your picnic basket has to offer. There are also various art shows during the warmer months, so be sure to check out the scheduled events. Photo via coquitobaecle/Instagram

Lincoln Park

2486 W 14th St., 216-664-2570
This open Tremont park is perfect for a lazy day under the sun, tanning and enjoying all foods your picnic basket has to offer. There are also various art shows during the warmer months, so be sure to check out the scheduled events.

Photo via coquitobaecle/Instagram
Lake Metroparks Farmpark 8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., 440-256-2122 This park has tons of attractions for kids and adults alike, and is a great place to spread out a blanket and relax. Check their website for rates and upcoming events. Photo via Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook

Lake Metroparks Farmpark

8800 Euclid Chardon Rd., 440-256-2122
This park has tons of attractions for kids and adults alike, and is a great place to spread out a blanket and relax. Check their website for rates and upcoming events.

Photo via Lake Metroparks Farmpark/Facebook
Blossom Music Center 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., 330-920-8040 If you enjoy classical music (or even if you don't), take your picnic to hear the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center for a perfect evening under the stars. The vast lawn offers plenty of places to sit down, eat, drink wine and relax. Even better? Concertgoers attending the Sat, Aug. 5, performance can enter the Perfect Blossom Picnic Contest for a chance to win free orchestra tickets and show off those amazing picnicking skills. Find out more about the free contest here. Photo via Cleveland Orchestra/Facebook

Blossom Music Center

1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., 330-920-8040
If you enjoy classical music (or even if you don't), take your picnic to hear the Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center for a perfect evening under the stars. The vast lawn offers plenty of places to sit down, eat, drink wine and relax. Even better? Concertgoers attending the Sat, Aug. 5, performance can enter the Perfect Blossom Picnic Contest for a chance to win free orchestra tickets and show off those amazing picnicking skills. Find out more about the free contest here.

Photo via Cleveland Orchestra/Facebook
Rockefeller Park 750 E. 88 St., 216-664-2512 This University Circle park is home of Cleveland Cultural Gardens, making it an ideal spot for a picnic. Find a quiet area to set up your meal and take some time afterwards to appreciate the plants. Photo via amymakescones/Instagram

Rockefeller Park

750 E. 88 St., 216-664-2512
This University Circle park is home of Cleveland Cultural Gardens, making it an ideal spot for a picnic. Find a quiet area to set up your meal and take some time afterwards to appreciate the plants.

Photo via amymakescones/Instagram
Eastman Reading Garden Rockwell Ave., 216-623-2800 Looking to picnic solo? Grab a book from the library and find a bench spot at Eastman Reading Garden. Though there is not a lot of grass space, this garden is peaceful and open, providing plenty of room to set up your meal and dive deep into a good book. Photo via laurenhb/Instagram

Eastman Reading Garden

Rockwell Ave., 216-623-2800
Looking to picnic solo? Grab a book from the library and find a bench spot at Eastman Reading Garden. Though there is not a lot of grass space, this garden is peaceful and open, providing plenty of room to set up your meal and dive deep into a good book.

Photo via laurenhb/Instagram
Brookside Reservation 3900 John Nagy Blvd., 216-664-3308 As part of the Cleveland Metroparks, Brookside Reservation has several designated picnic areas surrounded by lush forest, so you can follow up your meal with a long hike (if that's what you're into). To ensure a picnic pavilion, call ahead and make a reservation. Photo via embobo80/Instagram

Brookside Reservation

3900 John Nagy Blvd., 216-664-3308
As part of the Cleveland Metroparks, Brookside Reservation has several designated picnic areas surrounded by lush forest, so you can follow up your meal with a long hike (if that's what you're into). To ensure a picnic pavilion, call ahead and make a reservation.

Photo via embobo80/Instagram
Euclid Creek Park 1300 Chardon Rd., 216-382-5660 This Cleveland Metropark is ideal for a picnic. Set up your spot alongside one of its natural quarries, and take time to explore the river below. Photo via ceedavis/Instagram

Euclid Creek Park

1300 Chardon Rd., 216-382-5660
This Cleveland Metropark is ideal for a picnic. Set up your spot alongside one of its natural quarries, and take time to explore the river below.

Photo via ceedavis/Instagram
Public Square 36 W. Superior Ave., 216-503-8103 You don’t need a pavilion to picnic, especially when Cleveland’s Public Square provides tons of open grass and a great view of the city. Spread out your blanket and enjoy. Photo via daniv38/Instagram

Public Square

36 W. Superior Ave., 216-503-8103
You don’t need a pavilion to picnic, especially when Cleveland’s Public Square provides tons of open grass and a great view of the city. Spread out your blanket and enjoy.

Photo via daniv38/Instagram
North Chagrin Reservation 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., 440-473-3370 This reservation is home to Squires Castle, a medieval style building with a large lawn out front. Sit like royalty on top of your picnic blanket and admire the architecture, or take a hike around the MetroPark. Photo via xxbrian007xx/Instagram

North Chagrin Reservation

401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy., 440-473-3370
This reservation is home to Squires Castle, a medieval style building with a large lawn out front. Sit like royalty on top of your picnic blanket and admire the architecture, or take a hike around the MetroPark.

Photo via xxbrian007xx/Instagram
James A. Garfield Monument 12316 Euclid Ave., 216-421-2665 Though this monument is in the Lake View Cemetery, it is a wonderful spot to spend an afternoon. Have a picnic outside the monument on the open lawn, and then explore the attraction and its rich history. Photo via bryanindc/Instagram

James A. Garfield Monument

12316 Euclid Ave., 216-421-2665
Though this monument is in the Lake View Cemetery, it is a wonderful spot to spend an afternoon. Have a picnic outside the monument on the open lawn, and then explore the attraction and its rich history.

Photo via bryanindc/Instagram

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