Congress created Cuyahoga Valley National Park on December 27, 1974, by passing Public Law 93-555. That moment capped off decades of people treasuring the valley for outdoor recreation and working for its protection. By 1974, some parts had already become parkland. Other locations were in private ownership. Many places showed the scars of heavy land use. In the 50 years since park establishment, people have worked hard to renew our natural and cultural resources. The valley has been transformed into a vibrant, healthier landscape enjoyed by millions each year. Join us in commemorating our 50th anniversary. We’ll be celebrating all that has been accomplished in creating this national park, as well as exploring challenging chapters in our history. We hope these stories of the past will inspire open reflection about the future. Cuyahoga Valley is a park for, of, and by the people. “The people” are visitors, community members, partners, staff, volunteers, politicians, and contractors. “The people” includes you. Cuyahoga Valley expands the idea of what a national park can be. Get InvolvedCVNP 50 kicked off in September 2024 and continues through 2025. Keep checking back to see what’s new.Diverse anniversary activities will showcase many ways to experience the park and enjoy the pleasures it offers today. Here’s how to get involved:
CVNP 50 ProgramsThe calendar below displays events related to our commemoration of CVNP 50. It defaults to show the current month. Use the right and left arrows to scan for events by month, or select an individual date to see events on that day. |
Last updated: November 6, 2024