Park Open Hours
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open every day. Some areas close at dusk. The remaining areas are open 24 hours.
The park operates on a seasonal schedule:
Spring = March, April, and May
Summer = June, July, and August (Including Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends)
Fall = September, October, and November
Winter = December, January, and February
Fall, Winter, and Spring: Daily, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer: Daily, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Attractions
Canal Exploration Center
NPS / Ted Toth
Canal Exploration Center
(216) 524-1497 7104 Canal Road, intersection of Canal and Hillside roads Valley View, Ohio 44125 (81° 36.805' W) (41° 22.355' N)
The park's newest attraction was once used as a tavern, a general store, a residence, and a park visitor center. This historic building now features in-depth, interactive Canal Era exhibits for children and adults. Elevator to second floor is currently out of order.
Spring: Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fall: Wednesday through Sundays in September and October, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays in November, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Winter: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hunt House
NPS/ Peter Wilson
Hunt House 2054 Bolanz Road, between Riverview and Akron Peninsula Roads
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
(81° 34.319' W) (41° 12.026' N)
Hunt House offers child-friendly nature exhibits, a rest area along the Towpath Trail, and information about nearby attractions.
Spring: Saturdays and Sundays (plus Monday, May 25), 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in April and May
Summer: Daily, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fall: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. in September and October, Closed in November.
Winter Sports Center
NPS Ted Toth
Winter Sports Center at Kendall Lake Truxell/ Kendall Park Road, 2 miles west of Akron Cleveland Road
Peninsula, Ohio 44264
(81° 31.494' W) (41° 13.048' N)
There must be four inches of snow to open. Call (330) 657-2752 for current snowfall depth.
Open Saturdays and Sundays, December 10 - 18 and January 7 through February 26. Daily, December 19 though January 1 (except Christmas). Monday holidays, January 16 and February 20. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
It may be open additional days during heavy snowfall.
Special Event Sites
Happy Days Lodge
NPS / DJ Reiser
Happy Days Lodge 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303) Peninsula, Ohio 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, Ohio 44264
(81° 34.912' W) (41° 11.359' N) The facility is available for rentals, concerts, and special activities, including Saturday Farmers' Markets.For reservations call (440) 546-5944.
