South Chagrin Reservation
Managed by Cleveland Metroparks
3 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Hunting Valley
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hunting Valley
19% of Hunting Valley’s land is conserved, about 962 acres. 189 acres are parks and preserves, 225 per 1,000 residents. 0.2 miles of mapped trail cross Hunting Valley.
Conserved land
19%
962 acres · of 7.9 sq mi of land
Trails
0.2 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
189 ac
225 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
49%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,181 ft
Orange Hill
Lakes & rivers
8
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
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
962 conserved acres
19% of Hunting Valley’s land. Who manages Hunting Valley’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits754 ac
Town or city191 ac
Joint67 ac
County4 ac
Unknown Easement · 814 acLocal Recreation Area · 191 acState Conservation Area · 7 acLocal Park · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 760 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant Municipal Local Recreation Area | Town or city | 191 | Open |
| Morris IV State Conservation Area | Land trusts & nonprofits | 7 | Open |
| South Chagrin Reservaton Local Park | County | 4 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Hunting Valley
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Hunting Valley
Orange Hill1,181 ft elevation
DirectionsPicnic areas in Hunting Valley
Picnic Area #2 (Pine Grove)
DirectionsPlus 1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
8 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
13Tennis
3Soccer
1Volleyball
1Multi-sport
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
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.
Roundwood Manor at Daisy Hill FarmBuilding · listed 2019
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Hunting Valley: 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 | 10.5 | 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 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 39 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 |
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 Hunting Valley →
Next door
Hunting Valley and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Valley | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Russell Township | 17% | 0.6 | 164 | 49% | A− |
| Moreland Hills | 20% | 2.0 | 120 | 49% | A |
| Pepper Pike | 11% | 1.0 | 41 | 49% | A− |
| Gates Mills | 17% | 0.3 | 92 | 55% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Hunting Valley
Are dogs allowed on Hunting Valley’s trails?
South Chagrin Reservation doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hunting Valley?
17,787 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hunting Valley or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 189 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hunting Valley 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 →