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    Cuyahoga Valley

    National Park Ohio

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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.

Join Our Friends

The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (formerly called the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association) is a nonprofit organization working to protect, support, and promote Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Conservancy is built on a strong community tradition of protecting the valley and supporting Cuyahoga Valley National Park and is dedicated to providing quality educational programs.

The Conservancy works to enhance the Cuyahoga Valley National Park through programs, projects, and events such as the Environmental Education Center, Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society, Lyceum lectures, concerts, and much more. You can be involved in the activities and events of the Conservancy by becoming a member. Please call (330) 657-2909 for details on how to become a member.

The Conservancy operates two retail stores within the park:

  • Trail Mix Peninsula
    1600 West Mill Street Peninsula 44264.
    (330) 657-2091
    Visit the Conservancy's new store for locally-sourced gifts and food, Cuyahoga Valley National Park apparel, souvenirs, jewelry and art by local artists, grab-and-go café, kids area and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad tickets!
    Store Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Daily

  • Trail Mix Boston
    1565 Boston Mills Road, opposite Boston Store Visitor Center, Peninsula 44264.
    This little store is a great place to take a break from your favorite park activities. Purchase ice cream, baked goods, sandwiches, and snacks.
    Seasonal Store Hours: Check back for re-opening date in spring 2013.

Did You Know?

Drawing of a mule driver on the Ohio & Erie Canal.

A young James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States, worked briefly as a mule boy on the Ohio & Erie Canal, an important cultural resource within Cuyahoga Valley National Park.