Ohio & Erie Canalway
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP), OH
This "Park for All People" preserves 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. Annual visitation exceeds 3.5 million people. Created by an act of Congress in 1974, the park offers year-round activities for all age groups and interests. Popular activities include: hiking, golfing, bicycling, horseback riding, picnicking, sledding, and skiing. Historical structures, canal locks, and wayside exhibits are added features of the Towpath Trail which runs through the CVNP and alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA
Quick Facts
- Location:
The park straddles the Ohio & Erie Canalway and the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron.
- N 41.242° W 81.550° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
Open daily; some areas close at dusk. All visitor centers are closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
Local Information
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park:
- This site offers a brief description of the recreation area, along with links to travel basics, lodging, activities, and more.
- Day in the Valley:
- This website has a calendar of events, as well as more information about the national park.
