Sat 6/27 @ 10AM-5PM

The abandoned trolley level under the Detroit-Superior (Veterans Memorial) Bridge, disused since trolleys stopped running in 1954, has fascinated Clevelanders for years. It’s a long, empty span with crumbling old stations and entrances, and great views of the city and the river. It’s been opened sporadically for events, such as two fondly remembered editions of the Ingenuity Festival (2010-2011); a Riverfest display of lights by British artists Squidsoup in 2018; and an art installation called Go Dream created by Cleveland’s Chuck Karnak in 2024. On certain weekends, the county has opened it for self-guided walking tours. Grandiose plans for permanent uses have never come to fruition.

This weekend as part of Canalway’s Cleveland History Days, the bridge will again be open for self-guided tours where visitors can learn more about the bridge’s history and interact with a team working on plans for more regular access to the lower deck. Walk the bridge’s trolley level and then come join the Picnic in the Park at Canal Basin Park.

Admission is free but visitors must sign a waiver before entering the bridge’s lower level, and all those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Well-behaved dogs on leashes ARE allowed!

https://www.canalwaypartners.com/events/2026/06/27/veterans-memorial-bridge