Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open every day. Some areas close at dusk. The remaining areas are open 24 hours. All visitor centers are closed, Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Visitor Centers:
These park facilities are a good place to start your visit at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Meet park staff, get questions answered, and learn more about park scheduled events and places to visit. You can pick up relevant brochures, maps, and passport stamps at all visitor centers. Purchase and at both Canal Visitor Center and Boston Store Visitor Center.
Click here for visitor center photos and additional information.
Quarter Months:
Spring = March, April, and May
Summer = June, July, and August
Fall = September, October, and November
Winter = December, January, and February
1548 Boston Mills Road, east of Riverview Road, Peninsula 44264 (81° 33.512' W) (41° 15.803' N).
The exhibits tell the story of canal-boat building in the valley.
- Spring: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m
- Summer: Daily, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Fall: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Winter: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
7104 Canal Road, intersection of Canal and Hillside roads, Valley View 44125 (81° 36.805' W) (41° 22.355' N).
Information focuses on life along the canal and human history in the valley.
- Spring: Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Summer: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Fall: Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Winter: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
7733 Canal Road, 4 miles south of Rockside Road, Valley View 44125 (81° 35.544' W) (41° 21.155' N).
This house features exhibits relating to architectural styles, construction techniques, and the Frazee family.
- Closed for stabilization repairs until further notice.
2054 Bolanz Road, between Riverview and Akron Peninsula Roads, Peninsula 44264 (81° 34.319' W) (41° 12.026' N).
The exhibits highlight agricultural history and recreational opportunities in the valley.
- Spring: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Summer: Daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Fall: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Winter: Closed
NPS Park Headquarters
15610 Vaughn Road, intersection of Vaughn and Riverview Roads, Brecksville 44141.
Visitors' desk is not staffed. Brochures are available on a self-serve basis.
- Year-round: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Peninsula Depot Visitor Center
1630 Mill Street, off Akron Peninsula Road, north of SR 303, Peninsula 44264 (81° 32.947' W) (41° 14.535' N).
This is an information and orientation facility developed to help visitors explore CVNP, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, the Village of Peninsula, and the Ohio & Erie Canalway.
- Spring: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Summer: Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Fall: Wednesdays through Sundays in September and October, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays in November, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Winter: Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 to 11 and January 7 to February 26, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Closed from December 12 through January 6.
1000 Truxell Road, 2 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road, Peninsula 44264 (81° 31.494' W) (41° 13.048' N).
- Winter: Saturdays and Sundays, December 3 to 18; daily December 26 to 31; Saturdays and Sundays, January 7 to February 26; and the holidays of January 16 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and February 22 (Presidents' Day), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There must be four inches of snow to open. Call (800) 257-9477 for current snowfall depth. It may be open additional days during heavy snowfall.
Special Events Sites:
Happy Days Lodge, 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), Peninsula 44264 (81° 30.499' W) (41° 13.859' N).
This is a special events site only.The facility is available for rentals, concerts, lectures, and special activities. For reservations call (330) 657-2909 ext. 119.
Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, 4 miles south of SR 303, Peninsula, 44264 (81° 34.912' W) (41° 11.359' N). The facility is available for rentals, concerts, and special activities. For reservations call (440) 546-5944.
