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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open every day. Some areas close at dusk. The remaining areas are open 24 hours. All visitor centers are closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.

 

Summer 2008 Hours

Boston Store Visitor Center, 1548 Boston Mills Road, east of Riverview Road, Peninsula. The exhibits tell the story of canal-boat building in the valley. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Canal Visitor Center, 7104 Canal Road, intersection of Canal and Hillside Roads, Valley View. Information focuses on life along the canal and human history in the valley. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Frazee House, 7733 Canal Road, 4 miles south of Rockside Road, Valley View. This house features exhibits relating to architectural styles, construction techniques, and the Frazee family. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center, 2054 Bolanz Road, between Riverview and Akron Peninsula Roads. The exhibits highlight agricultural history and recreational opportunities in the valley. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Peninsula Depot Visitor Center, 1630 Mill Street, off Akron Peninsula Road, north of SR 303, Peninsula. This is an information and orientation facility developed to help visitors explore CVNP, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, the Village of Peninsula, and the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Open Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Happy Days Lodge, 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), Peninsula. 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.

Trail Mix
This little store is a great place to take a break from your favorite park activities. Purchase ice cream, baked goods, sandwiches, and snacks.
Mondays through Fridays, 10.a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Hours of many partner facilities can be found on the Day in the Valley website.

 

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

Did You Know?
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.

Last Updated: June 11, 2008 at 13:30 EST