Cleveland Metroparks has been operating the East 55th Street Marina since 2013 and is planning a major upgrade to the site in 2026: Construction of the Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center. 

At a ceremony on May 9, 2025, Brian Zimmerman, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Executive Officer, introduced Cleveland Metroparks Commissioner Yvette M. Ittu, President, who gave an overview of the project.  At the end of the video is the ceremonial groundbreaking.