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Richfield Heritage Preserve
Richfield Heritage Preserve is located at 4374 Broadview Road, Richfield, Ohio, 44286.
The park is open every day from dawn to dusk.  Enjoy your visit to the park!  

Meetings

RJRD Board Meetings* are on the 4th Mondays at the Masonic Hall, 3750 Grant Street in Richfield, Ohio. Agendas are provided on our document page by clicking here.

Click here for the 2018 schedule of meetings.

​*meetings are subject to change

​Employment Opportunities
The RJRD is hiring a part-time fiscal officer and a part-time maintenance technician. 
Click here for details.

Events 
Cozy up to
Winter Wonders
at Richfield Heritage Preserve
Sat. 12/1 | 10am-3pm
7th Annual Xmas Cookie Sale
Soup Lunch($8) - Holiday Music
Handmade Art by Local Artists
Guided Hikes - Storytelling 
Nature Crafts - Cookie Decorating
 Face Painting - Carriage Rides!

Capital Projects 

Lower Lake Dam
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​​The RJRD board has entered into a contract with Gannett Fleming to evaluate the replacement of the Lower Lake dam. The staff of Gannett Fleming will begin by taking  core samples and surveying the dam, They are working Lawhon and Associates, Inc., to handle permitting with regulatory agencies. Because of the historic significance of Kirby Mill, Architectural Restoration & Renovation Consultants (ARRC) is part of the team to provide historical restoration consultation. Results are expected in December. 
Fish Relocated to Upper Lake
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To prepare for the evalulation of the Lower Lake Dam (see above), the lake had to be drained, so  fish in the Lower Lake were relocated in April (at no cost to taxpayers) to the Upper Lake by volunteers and professionals from the Cleveland Metroparks. Springtime is considered the best and least stressful time of year to move the fish, as it is before spawning season.
Volunteer
RHP Park Volunteers
 Meet in the Broadview Road parking lot. 
​Join the  our dedicated volunteers every Sat. morning
Why not bring a friend with you?
Along with good cheer and enthusiasm, bring:
​work gloves, loppers, a garden rake
and/​or shovel, if you have them.
Hope to see you at the park on Saturday.
Visit our volunteer page for more info.

Horse Trails are Now Open
Summer Barn Entrance, 2445 Oviatt Road
 Open June -December

THANK YOU to the Ohio Horsemen's Council and their group of enthusiastic volunteers who rebuilt the horse trails.  Please read the Equestrian Trail Rules, below.  For the gate code, please call the RJRD at 330-888-0511.
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​EQUESTRIAN TRAIL RULES
  • Trails are only open from sunrise to sunset.
  • Ride ONLY on marked equestrian trails.
  • Shortcuts or new trails prohibited.
  • Horses must be controlled at all times.
  • Ride single file when another rider is approaching from either direction.
  • Keep right, pass on left, and warn before passing.
  • Pedestrians step aside for equestrians. When meeting or passing a horseback rider, do so with caution. Be prepared to stop & move off of the trail.
  • Water is not currently available.
  • Use of bicycles is prohibited on equestrian trails.
  • Remove all hay and manure from the parking area.
  • No smoking allowed on the trails.
  • No riding double. Only one rider per horse.
  • All riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
  • Each rider is responsible for their actions and those of their mount. Ignorance of the rules does not release the rider of responsibility should an accident occur.
  • For trail closure information, call Molly Eastwood:  330-603-0820