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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Boston Mill Visitor Center, 6947 Riverview Road

Peninsula, OH

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.

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National Park Service information

Hours

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Monday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Wednesday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
Sunday
All Day

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.

Directions

The park is easily accessible by car from all directions. A good place to start your visit is at Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 44264. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Regional Airport offer many daily flights to the area. Car rentals are available at both airports. Bus stations are located in downtown Cleveland and Akron. Some local bus routes including RTA's 19A, 54, 77, and 90 routes stop near the park. There is an Amtrak station in downtown Cleveland.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Spring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees, blooming wildflowers, and visitors anxious to get out on the trail. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid. Dressing in layers is advisable. Fall temperatures can range from low 70s during the day to freezing during the night. Fall foliage often peaks in mid-October. Winter weather conditions can rapidly change due to the lake effect snow from Lake Erie. Temperatures vary from mid-30s to below zero.

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicBikingMountain BikingFishingFoodPicnickingHands-OnCitizen ScienceHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnow PlaySnowshoeingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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