Whether you need an area large enough for a family reunion or an intimate spot for two, you'll enjoy picnicking in the park. Picnic areas are scattered throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Some provide grills, and all have tables. Alcohol is prohibited in the park. All picnic areas are first-come, first-served, with the exception of the Ledges and Octagon Shelters. Both can be reserved for a fee.
There are also many picnic areas within the greater park boundary that are managed by Summit Metro Parks (SMP) and Cleveland Metroparks (CMP). The following chart indicates the size and type of the picnic facilities managed and maintained by the National Park Service.
Location
Name |
# of Tables/
Accesible Tables |
Grills |
Comfort
Stations |
Water |
Boston Store Trailhead |
2/0 |
0 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Botzum Trailhead |
4/1 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
Brandywine Falls |
7/2 |
1 |
Porta-John |
No |
Canal Exploration Center |
10/2 |
1 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Columbia Run Picnic Area |
4/0 |
0 |
No |
No |
Deep Lock Quarry (SMP) |
8/1 |
4 |
Yes |
No |
Everett Covered Bridge |
1/0 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
Frazee House Trailhead |
1/1 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
Hampton Hills (SMP) |
3/0 |
1 |
Yes |
No |
Happy Days North/Boston Run |
5/0 |
0 |
Porta-John |
No |
Horeshoe Pond |
4/2 |
1 |
Yes |
No |
Hunt House |
1/1 |
0 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Hunt House Trailhead |
3/0 |
0 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Ira Trailhead |
3/1 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
Kendall Lake Shelter |
9/1 |
1 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Ledges Area |
38/0 |
30 |
Yes |
Yes |
Ledges Shelter |
16/0 |
1 |
Yes |
Yes |
Lock 29 Trailhead |
0/0 |
0 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Lock 39 Trailhead |
1/1 |
0 |
No |
No |
Maplewood Picnic Area |
3/0 |
0 |
No |
No |
Oak Hill Trailhead |
6/0 |
0 |
Yes |
No |
Octagon Shelter Area |
14/4 |
6 |
Yes |
Yes |
Peninsula Depot |
3/1 |
0 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Pine Hollow |
5/0 |
4 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Sagamore Grove (SMP) |
2/0 |
1 |
No |
No |
Shady Knoll |
3/1 |
1 |
No |
No |
Station Road Bridge Trailhead |
4/1 |
0 |
Yes |
At comfort station |
Valley Picnic Area |
3/0 |
2 |
No |
No |
These locations are marked with a picnic table symbol on our Official Map and Guide.