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Special EventJuly 2012

Celebrate The 95th Anniversary Of Cleveland Metroparks

With The "Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series"

 

Celebrate Cleveland Metroparks 95th Anniversary by enjoying beautiful summer weather and music on Thursday evenings this July at the "Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series" at StinchcoStinchcomb Memorialmb-Groth Memorial in Rocky River Reservation in Fairview Park.

 

William Stinchcomb founded Cleveland Metroparks in 1917 with the belief that "Man is an outdoor animal" and "We must have these great outdoor rest places close to a great industrial city...and as working days grow, we must find healthful ways of filling leisure time." Through his vision, the Park District has continued to serve the people of Greater Cleveland for 95 years, while preserving the natural world for generations to come.

 

Everyone is welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the free evening concert series, featuring:

 

Geezecats - rock n' roll & doo-wop

July 5 · 6 p.m.

 

The Oolong Guru's - country, rock and bluegrass

July 12 · 6 p.m.

 

Abbey Road - Beatles cover band

July 19 · 6 p.m.

 

Brigid's Cross - contemporary mix w/ Irish twist

July 26 · 6 p.m. 


 
Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Scenic Overlook is located off Hogsback Lane in Rocky River Reservation, between Valley Parkway and Riverside Drive in Cleveland.

 

Parking is limited at Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial. Overflow parking is at Scenic Park/Emerald Necklace Marina. A shuttle will be provided. And, concert-goers are encouraged to ride their bikes from the Marina parking lot to Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial.

               

The "Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series" is sponsored by Fairview Hospital.

               

For more information, call 440-734-6660 or visit clevelandmetroparks.com. The concerts will be cancelled in the event of rain.    

               

Celebrate Cleveland Metroparks 95th Anniversary with free summer music at the "Stinchcomb Summer Concert Series" Thursday nights in July!

 

Giving To Cleveland Metroparks Just Got Easier!

You can now give the gift of nature online at clevelandmetroparks.com. Gifts may be designated for specific programs or facilities, or the Emerald Necklace Endowment Fund to preserve and protect Cleveland Metroparks for those who come after us. Donations to Cleveland Metroparks are also a great way to pay tribute to a special nature-lover. 

2012 Sponsorship

Cleveland Metroparks offers many free, family-friendly special events that annually attract more than 60,000+ visitors. The events and other special projects have sponsorship opportunities for branding and as public affairs initiatives. For information on sponsorship, call 216-635-3263 or email rrr@clevelandmetroparks.com.