Cuyahoga Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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Along the "Crooked River"

Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the "crooked river" as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna, gives a sense of times past, and provides recreation and solitude for Ohio's residents and visitors.

Share Your Memories of Cuyahoga Valley National Park

In preparation for its new documentary about the park, Western Reserve PBS invites people to share their memories of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The station will hold oral history collection events on Sunday, May 17. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the park’s Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro Road (S.R. 303), Peninsula. Read more.

Natural History Topics

Open your eyes to the spendor of the natural world as you stroll and hike throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park. We bring to your attention some of the spectacular wildlife, botanical, and astronomical observations in the park. Come and see what each month has to offer!

Kids! Become a Junior Ranger!

Are you interested in exploring? Do you like art, science, history or nature? Would you like to learn more about the national parks that belong to you? Read more on CVNP's Junior Ranger and Junior Ranger, Jr. programs.
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Explore the Outdoors!

Explore the Outdoors campaign is an effort to reunite Ohio children with nature and help them discover the rewards of becoming environmental stewards.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
15610 Vaughn Road
Brecksville, Ohio 44141

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Phone

Visitor Information
(216) 524-1497

Visitor Information
(800) 445-9667

Fax

(440) 546-5989

Climate

The weather in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is typical of Northeastern Ohio: four distinct seasons offering something for everyone. Winter is cold, cloudy, and sometimes snowy. Spring brings rain and warming temperatures. Summer is often hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms and hazy skies. Fall offers some relief from the heat, as nights cool. Because the weather at CVNP can be unpredictable, visitors should be prepared for any condition.