# Big Creek Reservation Snow Sledding & Lake Isaac Wildlife Sanctuary > Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Big Creek Reservation Lake Isaac, 6904 Big Creek Pkwy, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 - Ages: All ages (Free admission year-round to all reservation trails, boardwalks, and sledding areas) - Price: Free admission to reservation trails, wildlife observation boardwalks, and sledding hills - Organizer: Cleveland Metroparks - Official page: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/big-creek-reservation - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/big-creek-reservation-snow-sledding-and-lake-isaac-wildlife-sanctuary--listing-928f7870449b9f9a58707c7d ## About Big Creek Reservation connects Parma, Brooklyn, and Middleburg Heights through a vibrant greenway corridor along Big Creek. In Middleburg Heights, the Lake Isaac waterfowl sanctuary features an authentic glacial pothole lake surrounded by serene wetland boardwalks and wooded trails. In winter, Lake Isaac is an exceptional destination for quiet wildlife tracking, bird observation, and spotting winter songbirds and migratory ducks resting in ice-free pockets of water. Nearby within the reservation, the sledding hill near the Snow Road and Big Creek Parkway intersection comes alive after winter snowstorms, providing hours of outdoor sliding fun for neighborhood families. The multi-purpose all-purpose trail (APT) remains accessible for winter stroller walks, offering gentle grade changes and peaceful scenic views of frozen creeks and snow-covered willow groves. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved All-Purpose Trail (APT) is cleared of snow for stroller walks; flat wooden boardwalks at Lake Isaac allow smooth all-terrain stroller access. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Scenic wooden viewing shelters at Lake Isaac with bench seating overlooking the water; heated restrooms at nearby reservation picnic areas. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages from babies bundled in strollers to kids sledding on open snowy hills. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful, open natural wetland with gentle bird chirps and distant creek trickles; sledding hill offers high-energy outdoor winter exercise. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Hike to the Eagles Nest — Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/hike-to-the-eagles-nest-ohio-and-erie-canal-reservation--listing-d4fe4f761118b3f126a0eaab) — Fri, Nov 13 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, Cuyahoga Heights · Free · checked Oct 24. 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