Park Partners, Friends, & Neighbors

Park Partners

• Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) - CVNPA is a nonprofit organization working to protect, support, and promote Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

• Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center (CVEEC) - A site of CVNPA, CVEEC offers innovative programs for students and educators from northeastern Ohio and beyond. 

• Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - The railroad offers park visitors a number of ways to see the valley by train.

• The Cleveland Orchestra makes its summer home at Blossom Music Center, Northeast Ohio's premier outdoor concert venue with classical, rock, pop, and country concerts.

• Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort - There are two locations for downhill skiing & snowboarding in the valley.

• Ohio & Erie Canalway- The Ohio & Erie Canal Association - Follow this link to learn more about the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Canalway.

• Cleveland Metroparks - This chain of Cuyahoga County parks that surrounds Cleveland is often called the Emerald Necklace.

• Cuyahoga Valley HI-Stanford Hostel - This hostel is near the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and is a great, inexpensive way to spend the night in the park.

• Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy - In 1999 the conservancy was formed to manage the rural landscape through sustainable farming.
  
• Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council - If you want to give something back to the park this organization offers a variety of opportunities.

• Hale Farm & Village - Experience northern Ohio village life in 1848 by visiting this living-history town operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society.

• Metro Parks, Serving Summit County - A diversity of cultural and natural points of interest can be found in this Summit County park system.

• Ohio & Erie Canal Corridor Coalition - This not-for-profit organization was instrumental in the establishment of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway.

• Lake Erie Coastal Ohio - Lake Erie Coastal Ohio is a nonprofit organization formed to improve the tourism economy and quality of life by telling the story of Lake Erie, while advocating for the preservation and enhancement of the lake’s natural, cultural, and historical resources.
• Trust for Public Land - The Trust for Public Land is a nonprofit organization that conserves land for people to improve the quality of life in our communities and to protect our natural and historic resources for future generations.

Our Neighbors

• Brandywine Falls Adventure at Carriage Trade - Located on 50 acres of national park lands, this facility offers carriage, sleigh, and hay rides.

• Cleveland Museum of Natural History - This museum hosts some of the finest natural history exhibits in the country.

• Cuyahoga Valley Historical Museum - Operated by the Peninsula Library and Historical Society, this museum offers exhibits on the cultural history of the Cuyahoga Valley.

• Dover Lake Waterpark - Summer activities at the waterpark include waterslides, wavepool, and swimming pond.

• Golf Courses - There are five golf courses in or near the park.

• Heritage Farms - Come visit Peninsula's oldest family run farm.

• Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council - This organization highlights numerous musuems in Northeast Ohio.
  
• Private Campgrounds - There are several campgrounds within a short drive of the park.

• Village of Peninsula - This quaint historic village hosts various shops and restaurants.

Nearby City Links

• Akron Regional Development Board  - Diverse information about the city and its attractions is available through this link.

• Convention & Visitor's Bureau of Greater Cleveland - This website is full of information about how to visit Cleveland.

• City of Akron - This is Akron's official website.

• Cleveland Live - All sorts of information about Cleveland can be found here.

Other Ohio Links

• Lake Erie Coastal Ohio - Explore the natural and cultural history of the Ohio lakeshore.

• Ohio Historical Society - If you have an interest in Ohio history, don't miss this link.

• Ohio Tourism - Diverse information about travel opportunities in Ohio can be found

• Ohio State Parks - Learn what you need to know before you visit a state park.

Other National Links

• National Park Service Homepage - The National Park Service website offers a wealth of information relating to NPS units across the country.

• National Wildlife Refuge System - The Fish & Wildlife Service's website hosts information on their numerous refuges.

• USDA Forest Service - The National Forest Service website offers information concerning National Forests.

• Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program - RTCA lends skills in planning, design, and organizing to your community to help your group achieve its goals.