Public park system operating 25,000+ acres with conservation and recreation focus
Cleveland Metroparks manages one of the nation's largest municipal park systems—25,000 acres across 18 reservations, 330+ miles of trails, nine golf courses, five nature centers, and a zoo. The hiring acceleration (53 roles posted in 30 days) is concentrated in operations and front-line roles, reflecting active expansion: a new sailing center opening, concurrent trail and bridge construction, and ecosystem-focused programming (stream ecology, invasive species removal, stormwater education). Tech stack remains foundational (Office 365, ADP Lyric, Micros POS, Power BI), with cost management and inventory accuracy flagged as operational friction points.
Notable leadership hires: Concession Lead, Concessions Lead
Cleveland Metroparks is a government agency operating a regional park district serving the Cleveland metropolitan area. The system encompasses 18 distinct park reservations totaling over 25,000 acres, connected by more than 330 miles of trails. Core operations include nine public golf courses, five nature centers, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and ancillary dining and retail. The organization emphasizes year-round recreation, conservation programming (habitat restoration, invasive species management, stream ecology), and community education. Staff of 1,001–5,000 is scaling rapidly, with heavy hiring in operations and field roles to support new facilities and trail/bridge infrastructure projects.
Primary stack: Microsoft Office 365, Power BI, ADP Lyric (HR/payroll), Micros POS (dining/retail), and Adobe Creative Cloud. No active migrations noted; technology choices reflect operations and payroll at scale.
Active initiatives include opening the Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center, trail and bridge construction, stormwater management education, stream ecology workshops, invasive vegetation removal, and habitat research plots. Programming spans conservation and community engagement.
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