Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Although Cuyahoga Valley is located near the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, it remains in a world of its own. Named the "crooked river" by American Indians, the winding Cuyahoga gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is abound with flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides a refuge Ohio's residents and visitors to experience recreation and solitude.
At A Glance
In The Park
Superintendent: John P. Debo, Jr.Phone Number: 216-524-1497; 800-445-9667
Entrance Fees: Free
Sights: Cuyahoga River; Ohio & Erie Canal Townpath
Endangered Species: Indian Bat; Piping Plover
Important Dates
Established as Park: October 11, 2000By The Numbers
Acres: 32,776.00Highest Point: Metro Point (Metro Parks) (1175 feet)
Annual Visitation: 2,468,816 (2006)
Location
Latitude / Longitude :41.209060 / -81.557010 (map it)
State: OH
Nearby Big City: Brecksville, OH
Gateway Communities: Peninsula, OH; Niles, OH; Hudson, OH; Richfield, OH; Bath, OH; Brecksville, OH
Nearby Airports: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE); Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Green Features
Has Recycling? : YesHas Shuttle System? : No
Has Volunteer Program? : Yes
Park Photos
Brandywine Creek
Jeff Hackett
Green Pond
Jeffrey M. Frank
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In Detail
Animals Surrounded by urban areas, Cuyahoga Valley National Park provides a refuge for wildlife. The parkâs 33,000 acres contain forest, field, river, and wetland habitats that offer food, water, shelt ... read more.
Geology Natural Features & Ecosystems Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a surprise for many visitors, as most people do not expect such an array of natural features so close to the city. Twenty-two miles of t ... read more.
In A Nutshell Directions PlaneCleveland Hopkins International Airport and Akron-Canton Regional Airport offer many daily flights to the area.CarCuyahoga Valley National Park can be accessed by many different high ... read more.
Lodging & Dining Lodging Lodging facilities within the park boundaries: Cuyahoga Valley HI - Stanford Hostel Open All Year 6093 Stanford Road Peninsula, OH 44264 (330) 467-8711 www.stanfordhostel.com The Stanford Hos ... read more.
Natural World NATURE & SCIENCE Just a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park covers 33,000 acres along the banks of the Cuyahoga River. Though such a sh ... read more.
Park Regulations & Safety Permits Permits for Weddings and Wedding Photography Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a variety of lovely settings for weddings. If you would like to have a wedding in the park or have your weddi ... read more.
Planning Your Visit A trip to Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a diverse array of activities. Whether you prefer attending ranger-guided programs or exploring the park on your own, you can find something to your li ... read more.
Plants Wildflowers The diverse plant habitats of CVNP create perfect settings for enjoying wildflowers. In the springtime, the park's forests come alive with ephemeral (short-lived) wildflowers, especially ... read more.
Things To Do Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers visitors many ways to enjoy the park. Whether you enjoy the parks many hikings trails on your own, bring your family for a picnic along the shores of a pond, ... read more.
Visitor Services Bookstore Cuyahoga Valley National Park's bookstore is operated by Eastern National, an association operating in more than 130 national parks and other public agencies. The mission of Eastern Nation ... read more.
Who's Who at the Park SUPPORT YOUR PARK Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA) is a nonprofit organization working to protect, support, and promote Cuyahoga Valley National Park. CVNPA is built on a strong com ... read more.
Recent News
- Kaleidoscope: Steaming through CV National Park October 8, 2008, 1:29 pm
- Kaleidoscope: Steaming through CV National Park October 1, 2008, 4:34 pm
- Outdoors Benefits Children’s Well-Being September 11, 2008, 12:38 pm
- Boston Trustees Discuss Township Issues September 4, 2008, 4:52 pm
- STOMP Bicycling Event Saturday August 28, 2008, 3:53 pm
- Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad bike program helps park go green August 12, 2008, 3:31 pm
- Cuyahoga park a national attraction August 5, 2008, 11:05 am
Cuyahoga Valley In Depth
News from the Parks
12-year-old Seeks to Accomplish Lofty Parks Goal by the Age of 14
October 14, 2008 - 9:47am
More than 100,000 miles, two motorcars, 48 states and 270 national parks later, 12-year-old Chandler Johnson still hasn’t met her goal — a goal to visit every National Park by the time she is 14. “I enjoy going to the parks because I learn about the historical, cultural and environmental relevance they each have,” said Chandler. There are currently 391 National Park areas designated by the National Park Service. For the last six and a half years, Chandler has traveled around the country with her parents, Carmen and Jay Johnson, and participated in the Junior Ranger program.
October 14, 2008 - 9:47am
More than 100,000 miles, two motorcars, 48 states and 270 national parks later, 12-year-old Chandler Johnson still hasn’t met her goal — a goal to visit every National Park by the time she is 14. “I enjoy going to the parks because I learn about the historical, cultural and environmental relevance they each have,” said Chandler. There are currently 391 National Park areas designated by the National Park Service. For the last six and a half years, Chandler has traveled around the country with her parents, Carmen and Jay Johnson, and participated in the Junior Ranger program.
Climate warms, creatures head for the hills
October 14, 2008 - 9:44am
From California to Costa Rica, rising temperatures could be driving species to higher elevations Chipmunks, mice and other small mammals pretty much moved up in the world as Yosemite National Park’s climate warmed during the last century. As temperatures rose, these species tended to edge upward to higher and cooler ground, says Craig Moritz, director of the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, Calif. The possibility that climate change is pushing around sensitive species has been worrying biologists, so Moritz and his colleagues found a way to test the idea over an unusually long time. They resurrected the museum’s trove of field notes and revisted sites of a mammal survey that started in 1914.
October 14, 2008 - 9:44am
From California to Costa Rica, rising temperatures could be driving species to higher elevations Chipmunks, mice and other small mammals pretty much moved up in the world as Yosemite National Park’s climate warmed during the last century. As temperatures rose, these species tended to edge upward to higher and cooler ground, says Craig Moritz, director of the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in Berkeley, Calif. The possibility that climate change is pushing around sensitive species has been worrying biologists, so Moritz and his colleagues found a way to test the idea over an unusually long time. They resurrected the museum’s trove of field notes and revisted sites of a mammal survey that started in 1914.
Lassen Peak: a living laboratory of volcanic activity
October 13, 2008 - 3:54pm
The southernmost mountain in the Cascades was established as a national park in 1916. Today, Lassen is one of the best-kept secrets in the federal system. Its 10,457-foot namesake mountain dominates the western section of the park, while to the east, cinder cones rise above a lava plateau and small lakes dot the pine forests.
October 13, 2008 - 3:54pm
The southernmost mountain in the Cascades was established as a national park in 1916. Today, Lassen is one of the best-kept secrets in the federal system. Its 10,457-foot namesake mountain dominates the western section of the park, while to the east, cinder cones rise above a lava plateau and small lakes dot the pine forests.
Local Tourism Will Get Boost from Historic Site
October 9, 2008 - 3:47pm
The Auburn-Opelika area is expected to get a boost in tourism from the opening of a completely redesigned Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site, operated by the National Park Service just down I-85 from Auburn in the nearby city of Tuskegee.
October 9, 2008 - 3:47pm
The Auburn-Opelika area is expected to get a boost in tourism from the opening of a completely redesigned Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site, operated by the National Park Service just down I-85 from Auburn in the nearby city of Tuskegee.
Visitors Flock to Sandburg Home for Poetry, Goats and Hiking Trails
October 9, 2008 - 3:37pm
When the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site was established 40 years ago, the mission was to preserve legacy and literary works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Carl Sandburg. His modest home was kept intact with all the furnishings, magazines and newspapers in place when Sandburg died in 1967. National Park Service staff designed interpretive tours of the home, and public programs were given at the dairy goat farm that Sandburg's wife, Lilian, operated.
October 9, 2008 - 3:37pm
When the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site was established 40 years ago, the mission was to preserve legacy and literary works of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Carl Sandburg. His modest home was kept intact with all the furnishings, magazines and newspapers in place when Sandburg died in 1967. National Park Service staff designed interpretive tours of the home, and public programs were given at the dairy goat farm that Sandburg's wife, Lilian, operated.
