Nestled in the trees at Brunswick Lake, Susan Hambley Nature Center is operated by the park district in partnership with the city of Brunswick. Built in 2008, the facility was funded with a grant from the State of Ohio and is named in memory Brunswick Resident and Councilwoman Susan Hambley. During her lifetime, Susan was an inspiration to all as she battled Muscular Dystrophy while remaining active in community affairs.
Restrooms are inside the nature center and available during open hours.
Brunswick Lake City Park totals over 79 acres including the 13.2-acre lake. The nature center is located in a portion of the property that was spared from development over the years. As a result, there is an impressive stand of beech, maple, oak, and ash trees, some of which are over 200 years old. Visitors can explore the wooded area on a one-half mile nature trail that was created with the help of the Brunswick High School track and cross-country teams. The trail winds through the forest passing near wetlands. Turtles, frogs, wood ducks, and mink inhabit the area. In the spring, a broad array of wild flowers can be found at the site.
Park district naturalists operate the facility and provide numerous program opportunities throughout the year. The park district also endeavors to provide a number of interesting things to see and do on a regular basis inside the center. Stop in to see a variety of live native Ohio animals; relax and read a book in the library; make a craft in the kid’s area; or sit and watch the squirrels, deer, and assortment of birds that regularly visit the feeders.
Brunswick Lake Trail
The park district partnered with the city of Brunswick to complete the Brunswick Lake Trail project. Two extensive wooden boardwalks carry the trail through wetland and floodplain areas. The trail circles Brunswick Lake and gives the neighborhoods south of the lake access to shopping areas, the library, and recreation center via the trail. The one-mile paved trail provides local residents an opportunity to walk, ride bicycles, and enjoy the Brunswick Lake Park area.
Paddlecraft Launch at Brunswick Lake Park
The park district added a new ADA accessible paddlecraft launch at Brunswick Lake Park in summer of 2026. The launch is located on the northwest side of the lake and accessible from the ten parking spaces available for park visitors in the Cleveland Clinic parking lot. Visitors are able to transport their canoes, kayaks, or stand-up paddleboards down a paved path and boardwalk to a dock that includes a launch with ADA seating and grab bars for ease of access to the water. This project is made possible with support from Cleveland Clinic and the city of Brunswick.
Please note that Susan Hambley Nature Center cannot be reserved for private events.
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