Metroparks Offer Serene Escape   It’s hard to believe that
imbedded in all the buildings and streets lies a vast amount of
desolate and peaceful wildlife. Until recently I was unaware of
this. But a few weeks ago, my roommate and I decided to explore
a walking path behind our apartment that leads down to Euclid
Creek. I’ve known about the creek but never had the inclination
to venture past the cement path lining its border. It is where
one can really experience the full potential of the Cleveland
Metroparks here in South Euclid.  After a little fence hoping,
my roommate and I climbed down a rock face towards the
creek. Picnic areas, pavilions and playgrounds periodically
popped up along its coast, although, the real excitement lay
even further.   We stone stepped our way across the creek,
suffering only one slippery setback on the algae-coved rocks,
and came to an unmarked path on the other side. At this point
there were no signs of human life insight. It surprised me that
I was able to take a 10-minute walk