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24 - Wendy Park
2800 Whiskey Island, Cleveland, OH 44102-2251
216.904.9456
Public Access
Open from dawn until dusk
Amenities
Hiking Trails, Restrooms, Picnic Area, Handicap
Accessible Trails
GPS Coordinates
N 41° 29'49.17"; W 81° 42'58.66"
Driving Directions
Get off State Route 2 at the Edgewater Park exit and
head north toward Lake Erie. Turn right on the first and
only road on your right. Keep veering to the right and
follow the road as you wind past the Sewer District
Plant Operations (on your left). Keep following the
road, which will end at the Whiskey Island Marina
guard gate and the entrance to Wendy Park. |
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What To Look For
Wendy Park only covers 25 acres, and much of it is mowed grass lawn. But there are plenty of thickets and strands of cottonwood trees, which can be bursting at the seams with songbirds during peak migratory periods.
April through May, and mid-August through October are the best times to bird Wendy Park. One can also stroll out the pier at the park's eastern end, at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. An old Coast Guard station sits near the end of the pier, and good views of Lake Erie can be had from this area. |
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Natural Features
Not far upstream along the Cuyahoga is a roosting area for Black-crowned Night Herons, which sometimes numbers dozens of birds. Spring and fall is the best time to look for them, although some birds routinely overwinter. The best access spot is along Merwin Avenue where it nears the river, in the vicinity of Center Street and Superior Avenue.
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