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Contact: Pamela Barnes, 440-241-5857
Contact: Jennifer Bako, 330-657-2909 ext 136
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio–Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration. Through the end of 2025, visitors have opportunities to commemorate the occasion by joining in enriching adventures on the trails, rails, and river, learning fascinating history from national speakers, connecting with the arts through concerts and much more.
“Cuyahoga Valley National Park expands the idea of what a national park can be,” said Lisa Petit, Cuyahoga Valley National Park superintendent. “Since the park was created by Congress on December 27, 1974, we have been working to realize its purpose as a park by, of and for the people. We invite all people to come see for yourself that there is something for everyone and to be part of the park’s future.”
The park is collaborating with partners, especially its official friends group and philanthropic partner, the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, to plan a variety of activities. Now is the time to learn more about this park that connects the diverse cities of Cleveland and Akron.
The first 50th anniversary events are Lyceum Lectures at Happy Days Lodge, 500 West Streetsboro Street, Peninsula, OH 44264.
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Parks to the People: Cuyahoga Valley and the Urban Parks Movement, Monday, September 9 at 7 pm. Sara Zewde of Studio Zewde will present their research on Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s rich history and how it stands out as an outstanding urban park. Find information and register here.
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Sprawling!: Grappling with the Environmental Legacies of America's Suburbs, Tuesday, October 22 at 7 pm. Join Dr. William Bryan, an award-winning environmental historian, author, and educator for a discussion on the complex legacies of America’s suburban landscape. Find information and register here.
Stay up to date on anniversary activities, find ways to experience the park, learn about park history and share favorite memories at www.CVNP50.com. Visitors can personalize their visit to CVNP through a wide variety of experiences throughout the year.
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: September 5, 2024