News Release
Aaron Self, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park
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Contact: Pamela Barnes, 440-241-5857
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio—Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) hosted leadership of Dartmoor National Park in the United Kingdom June 4-8. The highlight of the week was a signing ceremony on June 6 for an international Sister Park arrangement.
“This arrangement will strengthen preservation, protection and research in both parks as well as bring attention to the benefits of national parks regardless of the distance between us," said Lisa Petit, Cuyahoga Valley National Park superintendent. “We look forward to exchanging knowledge and ideas with Dartmoor, our new sister park across the pond.”
The purpose of the formal sister park relationship is to promote international cooperation for the mutual benefit of the parks, provide a forum for collaboration about shared challenges, enrich the experience and training of park personnel through international exchanges, and share the cultural and social values of both countries.
The two parks are similar in that they are open and lived-in spaces near metropolitan areas that offer recreational activities such as biking and kayaking. Both also work with partners and local communities on environmental restoration projects and to create and improve welcoming spaces for all visitors. Dartmoor leaders were especially inspired by the environmental comeback story of the Cuyahoga River and the philanthropic support of the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
During the visit, Dartmoor officials met with CVNP staff and toured the park, including riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and attending the farmer's market. They also went to other sites in and around Cleveland, including James A. Garfield National Historic Site, First Ladies National Historic Site, and Canal Basin Park.
Learn more about sister parks around the world by visiting the NPS Office of International Affairs website.
CVNP encompasses over 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources in one setting. For more information, visit us at www.nps.gov/cuva, on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or call 440-717-3890.
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Last updated: June 17, 2024