South Chagrin Reservation
Managed by Cleveland Metroparks
696 acres13 mi of trail
Bridle TrailLook About Lodge Loop TrailHatchet Ridge TrailQuarry Rock Loop Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Bentleyville
40% of Bentleyville’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: South Chagrin Reservation (13 mi). 40% of Bentleyville’s land is conserved, about 644 acres.
Conserved land
40%
644 acres · of 2.5 sq mi of land
Trails
14 mi
5.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
605 ac
863 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
2.2 mi
2.2 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is South Chagrin Reservation, with 13 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bentleyville Community Park
Park
5 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
644 conserved acres
40% of Bentleyville’s land. Who manages Bentleyville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County599 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits49 ac
Local Park · 599 acUnknown Easement · 49 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 45 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chagrin Reservaton Local Park | County | 599 | Open |
Things to do
14 places to go in Bentleyville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Waterfalls in Bentleyville
4 waterfalls without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Bentleyville
5 scenic views without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Bentleyville
Henry Church Rock Picnic AreaIn South Chagrin Reservation
DirectionsQuarry Rock Picnic AreaIn South Chagrin Reservation
DirectionsPlus 3 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Trails & water
12 named trails
Named trails
Horses · 6.9 miUnpaved · 12.6 mi
Bridle Trail5.4 mi
Look About Lodge Loop Trail0.7 mi
Hatchet Ridge Trail0.7 mi
Quarry Rock Loop Trail0.7 mi
Forest Loop Trail0.7 mi
Shelterhouse Loop Trail0.7 mi
Persing Trail0.6 mi
Solon to Chagrin Falls Trail0.5 mi
Henry Church Rock Loop Trail0.3 mi
Sulphur Springs Loop Trail0.3 mi
2 more trails
Buckeye Trail
0.2 miBridle Trial
0.1 miBiking & sports
2.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
2.2 mi
off-road bike paths
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Duncan McFarland HouseBuilding · listed 2001
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Bentleyville: April to September
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.2 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 34 | 37 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 50 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.1 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Bentleyville →
Next door
Bentleyville and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentleyville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Moreland Hills | 20% | 2.0 | 120 | 49% | A |
| Solon | 10% | 0.9 | 14 | 78% | A− |
| Chagrin Falls | 12% | 1.0 | 14 | 89% | A− |
| Chagrin Falls Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bentleyville
Where can I hike in Bentleyville?
The longest trail networks: South Chagrin Reservation, 13 miles; Bentleyville Community Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bentleyville’s trails?
South Chagrin Reservation and Bentleyville Community Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Bentleyville?
2.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 2.2 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Bentleyville?
18,291 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bentleyville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 605 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bentleyville neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →