West Creek is a nine-mile tributary to the Cuyahoga River flowing through south central Cuyahoga County, winding through Brooklyn Heights, Independence, Parma, Seven Hills, and portions of Cleveland and Broadview Heights. The watershed encompasses 14 square miles and presents diverse environmental settings including natural areas with varied plant and animal habitat, residential zones, and commercial districts. As part of the Lake Erie Basin and adjacent to the Coastal Zone Management Area, West Creek's health contributes significantly to the broader watershed ecology. The creek features riparian forest habitat with oaks and maples along its narrow forested corridors, though invasive species like multiflora rose, honeysuckle, and European buckthorn are present in disturbed areas. The waterway supports successional woods with native flora and diverse wildlife populations, creating an oasis of natural beauty within suburban communities.