# North Chagrin Nature Center Winter Marsh Walks & Sledding Hills > Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: North Chagrin Nature Center, 401 Station Rd, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 - Ages: All ages (Free admission to nature center and reservation sledding areas) - Price: Free admission to nature center exhibits, boardwalk trails, and community sledding hills - Organizer: Cleveland Metroparks - Official page: https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/visit/parks/north-chagrin-reservation/north-chagrin-nature-center - 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/north-chagrin-nature-center-winter-marsh-walks-and-sledding-hills--listing-53907d756e3064cc267e0036 ## About Located within the North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills, North Chagrin Nature Center serves as an educational retreat surrounded by scenic old-growth beech and hemlock forests. The center overlooks Sanctuary Marsh, where winter visitors can observe waterfowl resting in open spring-fed waters from an enclosed, heated observation room equipped with mounted spotting scopes. Outside, wooden boardwalk trails wind gently around the marsh edges, allowing quiet winter birdwatching and wildlife tracking in fresh snow. Nearby in the reservation, rolling slopes near Strawberry Picnic Area and River Grove provide beloved community sledding hills where toddlers and children slide safely down gentle, snow-packed banks. Inside the nature center, children enjoy hands-on wildlife discovery touch tables, taxidermy mounts, and interactive exhibits detailing wetland ecology. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved trails and flat wooden boardwalks surround Sanctuary Marsh and connect the nature center; building entrance is zero-step with automatic door openers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet windowed wildlife observation room with rocking chairs; heated family restrooms equipped with infant diaper-changing facilities. • Age Suitability: All ages; boardwalks and nature center ideal for strollers and toddlers, while nearby sledding hills thrill active kids. • Sensory Tips: Gentle nature sounds with quiet outdoor bird calls; heated viewing areas provide a cozy, low-stimulation environment for children. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Nature Storytime: Autumn — North Chagrin](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/nature-storytime-autumn-north-chagrin--listing-1677081d746d0442c467ee27) — Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation, Mayfield Village · Ages 2–5 · Free · checked Oct 30. 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