Plateau Picnic Area Overview
- Capacity: 30 people (Parking holds 15 cars)
- Amenities: Drinking Fountain, Restrooms, Grills, Picnic Tables (10, 8-foot tables), Parking, Trail Access
- Activities: Picnicking, Family Gatherings
- Reservable: No, First Come-First Serve
- Fees: Free
Plateau Picnic Area Guide
Plateau Picnic Area
Plateau Picnic Area is one of Brecksville Reservation’s best-kept secrets. It is one of the park’s smallest but most beautiful picnic areas, with ten picnic tables (between the shelter and the field), perfect for family gatherings, birthday parties, and picnics.
What stands out about this picnic area is that it is quiet. Because very few visitors know about it, you can expect to have it all to yourself at all times of the year. Whether the weather is poor or beautiful, the shelter or open picnic tables make it the best location for a last-minute party, gathering, etc.
For the 30 visitors that the picnic area can hold, expect amenities such as a water fountain, several charcoal grills, about 15 parking spaces, and one portapotty.
While there is no swingset or playground, kids and pets alike will love the wide open field, narrow valleys, and forests to explore. Best of all, Chippewa Creek is only a five-minute walk from the parking lot. And if you decide the Plateau Picnic Area is too busy or not to your liking, then the Chippewa Picnic Area is only a five-minute walk, too!
Finally, this is one of the best picnic areas for trail access. Two of the trails you can access are the White Oak Trail and My Mountain Trail.
Alternative Option
Plateau Picnic Area is a peaceful and relatively unknown area of the park, but it is an excellent picnicking area for most visitors. If this picnic area lacks the amenities you seek and is complete, try the Meadows Picnic Area.
Like Plateau Picnic Area, it is first come, first serve. Its shelter holds slightly more people than Plateau and has more picnic tables across the open field.
In addition, it has a baseball field, a large field for playing, a swing set, a firepit, and another small shelter that can be used. Best of all, you are close to numerous others and have a creek for children and pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Picnic Area can be accessed by individuals with disabilities. The parking lot has a long paved trail leading to the shelter and a handicap ramp to get into the shelter.
This picnic area accommodates 30 individuals, and a parking lot can hold over 15 vehicles.
The Plateau Picnic Area is in the Brecksville Reservation, just east of the Chippewa Picnic Area and Valley Parkway intersection.
No, it is first-come, first-serve. You can arrive anytime and not have to worry about the shelter being in use.
Ten picnic tables, a covered shelter, charcoal grills, a unisex portapotty, running water, and hiking trails are available.
There are no restrictions. Dogs and other animals are allowed in the picnic area.
It is operational all year, from 6 am – 10 pm.
No, this is free for the public to use.
The facility has several trash bins but no dumpster.
You are required to bring your food and beverage. You may use any food vendor you would like. Alcohol is not permitted in the park.
Plateau Picnic Area Virtual Tour
How to Get There (Driving Direction)
The easiest way to get to the Plateau Picnic Area (parking lot) is to put it into your phone and gps the Plateau Picnic Area
- If arriving from the north, take Royalton Road to Chippewa Creek Road. In 1.5 miles (just past Valley Parkway), you’ll arrive at the Plateau Picnic Area parking lot on the right (up a slightly, small hill).
- If arriving from Riverview Road, take Chippewa Creek Road for 1/2 mile until you reach the Plateau Picnic Area parking lot on the left (up a slightly small hill).
- If arriving from Brecksville Road, take Valley Parkway for 2 miles down to Chippewa Creek Road. Take a right, and the Plateau Picnic Area parking lot will be immediately to your right (up a slightly small hill).
Learn More About the Brecksville Reservation
While the Plateau Picnic Area is the quietest and most secluded picnic area in the Brecksville Reservation, five other shelters can provide a similar experience with similar amenities and activities.
- Meadows Picnic Area
- Chippewa Creek Picnic Area
- Ottawa Points Picnic Area
- Oak Grove Picnic Area
- Harriet Keeler Picnic Area
