O’Neil Woods
Metro Park
Situated along the Yellow Creek Tributary of the Cuyahoga River, O’Neil Woods Metro Park offers a challenging hike with stunning views.
William O’Neil, founder of General Tire and Rubber Company, and his wife Grace donated their 242-acre family farm to Metro Parks in 1972. Their son, M. Gerald O’Neil, served on the Board of Park Commissioners from 1969 to 1978.
The O’Neil family had cattle and horses, and their old barn still stands; today the structure houses a small maternity colony of big brown bats. Deer, wild turkey, barred owls, pileated woodpeckers and eastern box turtles have been spotted among the park’s oak, black willow, eastern cottonwood, sycamore and black walnut trees.
Explore the park
O’Neil Woods Metro Park offers plenty of beautiful scenery and landscapes for you to explore. The park is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Don’t forget to review the provided key to prepare for your visit.
Trail Classes: A = Multipurpose | B = Accessible* | C = Basic | D = Primitive** | E = Bridle Trail
Ratings: 1 = Easy | 2 = Moderate | 3 = Difficult
*Flat, easy trail or section with asphalt or crushed limestone surface. ** Rugged and challenging with uneven surfaces and steep, narrow routes
Deer Run Trail
- A – Multipurpose
- B – Accessible*
- C – Basic
- D – Primitive**
- E – Bridle
The challenging, aptly named Deer Run Trail follows a path worn by white-tailed deer and provides scenic views of the Cuyahoga River Valley. The trail passes by the O’Neil family barn and a scenic section of Yellow Creek, one of the cleanest tributaries to the Cuyahoga River.
Photo Gallery
View photos of O’Neil Woods Metro Park’s past and present, scenery and visitors.
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