Picnicking in the Park

© J.J. Prekop, Jr.

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	Number of Tables/ Accessible Tables	Number of Grills	Comfort Station(s)	Water
Boston Store River Access	2/0	0	Yes	At comfort station
Boston Store Trailhead	2/0	0	Yes	At comfort station
Botzum Trailhead	4/1	0	Yes	No
Brandywine Falls Trailhead	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
Horseshoe Pond Trailhead	4/2	1	Yes	No
Hunt House	1/1	0	Yes	At comfort station
Hunt House Trailhead	3/0	0	No	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 Trailhead	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.