Aurora residents looking to commune with nature and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, have a lot of scenic spots to choose from. The two Aurora wildlife anctuaries each comprise approximately 160 acres and are both maintained by the Greater Cleveland Audubon. The Aurora Sanctuary, located off East Pioneer Trail east of Page Road, and the Blance Katherine Novak Sanctuary, located on Townline Road less than a mile north of Route 82, are open to the public and feature field, scrub, woodland, pond and marsh habitats.
Marked trails are in each sanctuary.
Hunting, trapping, fishing and the removal of plant materials are prohibited. For more information call the Audubon Society's office at 861-5093. Bicentennial Park Located at 15 East Pioneer Trail, the park has a gazebo, park benches and electric power. Breezy Point Park Located at 40 West Garfield Road, the 2.3 acre park has a gazebo, park benches and walkways, a fountain and a pond, making it a nice place to relax after shopping at the area's numerous retail stores. Kiwanis Playground Located on West Pioneer Trail, Kiwanis Playground is home to a children's swingset, sandbox and a variety of climbing toys.