Brook Park in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John J. Donnelly

Rocky River Nature Center

— Cleveland Metroparks —

Photographed by Lora Szloh, May 30, 2010

1. John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center Marker

Inscription. The John J. Donnelly Rocky River nature center is designated to commemorate the distinguished service of the honorable John J. Donnelly to Cleveland Metro parks. During his 17-year tenure (1991-2008) as Senior Probate Judge of Cuyahoga County, Judge John J. Donnelly offered exceptional leadership to the park district through his appointment of park commissioners. The legacy of Judge John J. Donnelly in sustaining Cleveland Metro parks mission of conservation, education and recreation will serve as a tribute to the area citizens for future generations.

October 2008
Board of Park Commissioners
William J. Ryan
Fred Rzepka
David W. Whitehead

Erected 2008 by Board of Park Commissioners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Natural Resources • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2008.

Location. 41° 24.55′ N, 81° 53.052′ W. Marker is in Brook Park, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It can be reached from Valley Parkway near Cedar Point Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24000 Valley Pkwy, Brook Park OH 44142, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the Lake Erie Shore,

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

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flies: Frostville Post Office / Frostville Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); North Olmsted History (approx. 0.4 miles away); American History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ohio History (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parker Ranch (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joseph Peake's Farm (approx. ¾ mile away); Butternut Ridge Cemetery 1835 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Coe Ridge (approx. 1.3 miles away).

More about this marker. You have to park in the parking lot and walk into the nature center area. Just before the building is the marker. There are a few plaques back there as well. You walk along a beautiful wooded walkway near a still wetland tributary to Rocky River. Behind the building are stairs leading to an overlook that looks down on the Rocky River. (pic included)

Additional keywords. Nature, Rocky River

Photographed by Lora Szloh, May 30, 2010

2. John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center Marker

View of Rocky River from overlook. (top of stairs)

Photographed by Lora Szloh, May 30, 2010

3. John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center Marker

Photographed by Lora Szloh, May 30, 2010

4. John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center Marker

Back of building, appears to be a gathering area for discussions or walking groups.

Photographed by Lora Szloh, May 30, 2010

5. John J. Donnelly Rocky River Nature Center Marker

This is the view from top of stairs at lookout.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2010, by Lora Szloh of Berea, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,977 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Lora Szloh of Berea, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.