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This national park is a great location to host your event. Built during the Great Depression, the rustic Ledges and Octagon shelters in the Virginia Kendall area can be booked up to a year in advance. Use the online national reservation system and pay with a credit card. Amenities, accessibility, and pricing for each shelter are provided in the location description. Other picnic areas are first come, first serve.
Depending on what you hope to include in your event, a special use permit may be required. Examples of activities that need permits including wedding photography, commercial filming, and sports events.
For meeting spaces, indoor venues, and group retreats, contact the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Details
Activity
Picnicking
Reserve shelters and apply for special use permits.
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Plan ahead for a park visit with a pet. Visit our pets page for more information.
Activity Fee
Yes
Varies by location.
Reservations
Yes
Reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or www.conservancyforcvnp.org, depending on the facility.
Season
Year Round
Hours vary by season and location.
Time of Day
Any Time
Shelter reservations are 10 am to 9 pm from May to September, and 10 am to 6 pm from October to April. Other locations vary.
Accessibility Information
Shelters are accessible for wheelchair users. Service animals may go wherever visitors are allowed, with a few exceptions. Many park locations and most exhibit panels are audio described.
Last updated: April 19, 2021