Bedford Reservation–Viaduct Park
Cleveland, Ohio 44146
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Bedford Reservation webpage
Bedford Reservation map
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Bedford Reservation–Viaduct Park
Coordinates: 41.3841021, -81.5320033
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About Viaduct Park
Bedford’s history began here as the power of the Great Falls of Tinker’s Creek was harnessed between 1821-1913 for a saw mill, grist mill, and electric power plant. Families such as the Benedict’s, Willis’, Gates’, and others all left their mark on this important parcel.
Hidden by time and muffled by the roar of locomotives, this area has been revitalized and opened in 2002 by a cooperative effort by Cleveland Metroparks and the City of Bedford. Walking paths, overlooks, and wayside panels help preserve the past and conserve the natural surroundings while telling the story for future generations.
From Viaduct Park webpage
About Bedford Reservation
Located in Bedford, Bedford Heights, Oakwood, Valley View and Walton Hills, Bedford Reservation gives the appearance of a continuous forest of large trees and challenging terrain, which apparently discouraged early logging operations.
The reservation offers trails and picnic areas and includes Shawnee Hills Golf Course as one of its attractions. Flowing through Bedford Reservation is Tinkers Creek, named for a member of Moses Cleveland’s surveying party. The stream drops a dramatic 220 feet over a course of two miles and has cut a steep, walled gorge. The gorge, declared a National Natural Landmark, is a unique area with numerous tree, shrub and flower species.
The Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook on Gorge Parkway offers a spectacular vista particularly in the fall.
From Bedford Reservation webpage
Restrooms at locations identified on Bedford Reservation map.
