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    Cuyahoga Valley

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  • Canal Visitor Center Closure

    Canal Visitor Center will be closed for construction, starting Monday, May 6, 2013. It will reopen with new exhibits in early 2014.

  • Riverview Road Closure

    Riverview Rd from the Cuyahoga Falls line north to the Peninsula line will be re-paved, beginning the week of April 22. Expect delays. Flaggers will direct traffic. Final resurfacing and striping will take place following the Memorial Day holiday.

  • Bald Eagle Closure in Effect

    RR tracks, and 30 foot right of way on either side, are closed to all foot traffic from the Rt. 82 Bridge at Station Rd, north to the RR tracks at. The Cuyahoga R. downstream of the Brecksville Dam to the Fitzwater Rd Bridge is closed to water activities.

Flooding in the Park

Public Closure Cancellation Hotline: (440) 546-5960

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Updates

  • Service to Canton resumes Saturday, July 23, 2011.

  • Bike Aboard! will be available starting Friday, July 22, 2011
    from Peninsula Depot Visitor Center to Akron Northside Station.

  • Visit www.CVSR.com for schedules.

  • NEVER ATTEMPT TO WALK, SWIM OR DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED WATERS. Six (6) inches of swiftly moving water (ankle deep) can sweep you off your feet and downstream. Two feet (2) of water moving at 10 mph is enough to sweep any passenger vehicle downstream.

Never drive around barricades or blocked roadways.

What to do if someone falls into flooded waters: Do not go after the victim! Call 911 and throw the victim something to use as a flotation device, such as a spare tire, a foam ice chest, or rope. Never place yourself in harm's way to attempt a rescue. You can not call for help if you become a victim too!

Flood waters from the Cuyahoga River can contain elevated levels of bacteria, pathogens, sewage, chemicals, pesticides, and other toxins. Risks may include exposure to salmonella, E. coli and tetanus. Prime growing conditions for allergens and molds may also be present. Never enter closed areas, do not permit your dog to walk in the leftover mud, hose your boots off and wash all exposed skin immediately with antibacterial soap and water.

 

Did You Know?

Dragonfly image by NPS volunteer John Catalano.

Dragonflies and damselflies look almost alike while flying. However, if you wait until they land, dragonflies lay their wings to the side while damselflies lay them back and above their bodies.