Certain types of activities require a special use permit. Such as organized runs, bike rides, walks or horse rides, weddings, photography, filming, and many other events.

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Special Use Permits
Weddings
Filming and Photography
Research and Collection
Commercial Use Authorizations

Special Use Permits

What is a special use permit?

 Permit process:

Special use permit conditions

Application(31 KB .pdf) for General Special Use Permit

Contact Carl Dyer at 440-546-5944 in regard to permits.

We offer a variety of lovely settings for weddings.  For weddings or wedding photos you must obtain a Special Use Permit.

You must call 14 or more days in advance in order to be considered for a wedding-related permit.

• Wedding ceremony or reception including photo session – minimum permit fee: $150.00
  Up to 1.5 hours maximum including setup and cleanup.
• Wedding photo session only – minimum permit fee: $100.00
  Up to 1 hour maximum including setup and cleanup.

Please read the conditions carefully to be certain you are interested before calling.

• Conditions for weddings (more restrictions may apply)
• Permit application(32 KB .pdf)  for wedding and wedding photography

The park has shelters and buildings which can be rented visit the CVNPA  for details.

Contact Linda Smith at 440-546-5941 in regard to wedding permits.

Commercial Filming and Photography Permit

The National Park Service encourages filming and photography when it will promote the protection and public enjoyment of park resources. 

• Do I need a filming or photo permit?
• Important conditions
• Application(21 KB .pdf) for filming and non-wedding photography.

Contact Carl Dyer at 440-546-5944 in regard to film and non-wedding photo permits.

Research and Collection Permits

If you are planning a university project and considering doing research in CVNP, please visit the NPS Research Permit and Reporting System.

Important requirements for research and reporting permits at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

If you are looking for possible PhD or masters degree research projects in CVNP, we can provide you with a catalog of research project suggestions.

Contact Lisa Petit at 440-546-5970 in regard to research and collection permits.

Commercial Use Authorizations

Contact Chris Ryan at 440-546-5940 in regard to Commercial Use Authorization at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.