Does Cleveland Metroparks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cleveland Metroparks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cleveland Metroparks. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cleveland Metroparks?

67% of Cleveland Metroparks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cleveland Metroparks 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cleveland Metroparks?

Cashier (8) , Lifeguard (5) , Park Maintenance (4) , Supervisor (4) , Information Specialist (3) , Line Cook (3) , Event Coordinator (2) , Food Service Worker (2) , Lead Cashier (2) , Naturalist (2) , Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at Cleveland Metroparks according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and inclusion in the OPERS retirement plan (note that this will be heavily factored into your compensation)" ((in 10 reviews)); "Outside, coworkers are great, stable job" ((in 6 reviews)); "flexible hours and days" ((in 6 reviews)); "~ Balanced work environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "The people you work with are great." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cleveland Metroparks according to real employee reviews?

"upper management seemed far away, both physically and from a supportive aspect" ((in 10 reviews)); "The aquatics management was harsh and seemed overburdened" ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers do bare minimum to defend employees from this." ((in 4 reviews))

Cleveland Metroparks Reviews

3.9

67% would recommend to a friend

(133 total reviews)

Debra K. Berry

85% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (133 reviews)

Cleveland Metroparks has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 133 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cleveland Metroparks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

133 reviews

3.0

30 May 2026

Supportive staff overshadowed by management issues and low pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Once upon a time, the Cleveland Metroparks was a great place to work. Currently, it likely still is for certain groups of folk. The direct service staff and their supervisors, for the most part are lovely human beings.

Cons

CMP is riding on past glory of accomplishments and treating staff well. They have had some financial problems, management is tightening their belts, and it's the direct service staff who will suffer. Full time staff and longevity are giving way to more and more seasonal staff positions which a low skilled, low-paying, and do not come with ANY benefits. In the mean time, higher-paying management positions have expanded.

2.0

26 May 2026

Beautiful workplace, but low pay and poor communication

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Beautiful environment to work in.

Cons

Low pay for work load. Communication system and HR department sub par. Not very good at making volunteers and seasonal staff feel appreciated.

3.0

27 Jan 2026

Good environment

Horticulturist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly staff Managers didn't micromanage Fun environment to be in with the animals

Cons

Low pay for workload Not much career growth available

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