Thanks to the amazing support of the more than 500 foundations, corporations, and individuals who have helped us raise $6.85 million! The new Boston Mill Visitor Center features both tactile, old-school maps and technology-rich interactive exhibits. Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. Sign up for free email news alerts and stay connected to important business news straight to your inbox. For 40 years, Crain’s Cleveland Business has been the trusted source for business news and information for Northeast Ohio’s top executives and business owners. Plus, when you donate by August 31, your gift will be doubled. The center, at 6950 Riverview Road in Peninsula, is the first centralized location to welcome visitors to CVNP, the groups said in a news release. The 32,572-acre (50.9 sq mi; 131.8 km 2) park is administered by the National Park Service, but within its boundaries are areas independently managed as county parks or as public or private businesses. Those two spots were amazing! Tails surround visitors with the beauty of nature. Photo Ted Toth NPS, (From left to right): John P. Debo, Chief Development Officer, Conservancy for CVNP; Jennifer Vaserhelyi, Chief of Interpretation, Education & Visitor Services, CVNP NPS; Patty Stevens, Directory of Capital Projects, Conservancy for CVNP; Scott Wagner, Associate Contractor, Regency Construction Services; Deb Yandala, Chief Executive Officer, Conservancy for CVNP; Craig Kenkel, Park Superintendent, CVNP NPS; Christopher Bach, Project Manager, Peninsula Architects; Bryan Kinnamon, former Conservancy Board Member and current Volunteer Liaison. A public ribbon-cutting and opening celebration will start at 10 a.m. Friday. With other destinations in the Finger Lakes and Ohio, I planned an 11-day road trip. You'll receive your first newsletter soon! Serving as the “front door” to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, new and returning visitors , local or from around the world are invited to explore the new exhibits, plan their CVNP adventure with advice from staff and uncover the history of Ohio’s only national park. The new center was reconstructed from the century-old former store of the Cleveland-Akron Bag Co., according to the conservancy's website. They read:● Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Brecksville, OH● Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Boston StoreThese are located at the ranger’s desk. The new Boston Mill Visitor Center officially opened to the public on Friday, October 25, 2019. BRECKSVILLE, Ohio -- The National Park Service has closed Northeast Ohio visitor facilities, including Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Boston Mill Visitor Center, and canceled all … read more, It was beautifully appointed with several hands on exhibits and much well presented history. CVNP sees more than two million visitors annually and is maintained with the help of nearly 6,000 volunteers in addition to the more than 100 permanent and temporary park employees. The center also will include a retail outlet and gift shop, featuring souvenirs, educational items and contributions from local artists. Made for an interesting adventure across the river. The new Boston Mill Visitor Center serves as a central, one-stop resource—a destination for visitors to plan their journeys in the national park and Ohio & Erie Canalway. The Boston Store Visitor Center also has an Eastern National bookstore with souvenir merchandise. Exploring more than 120 miles of trails, biking, having a picnic, playing games, practicing yoga, birding, kayaking, catching up with friends, running, fishing, meditating, horseback riding and more are waiting for you in CVNP! The map shows our visitor center and attractions: Boston Mill Visitor Center (middle of the park) Canal Exploration Center (north end of the park) (formerly the Canal Visitor Center) Learn the storied history of this rehabilitated 1905 Cleveland-Akron Bag Company general store and the park's wider rehabilitation of the Cuyahoga Valley and its river. And it continues to expand. Please select at least one newsletter to subscribe. Even though it was the first U.S. national park placed in an urban setting, CVNP continues to work on appealing to a wider range of users, park officials said Tuesday. St. Clair Avenue, Suite 310, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113, or by emailing [email protected]. Architecture: Peninsula Architects (Peninsula, Ohio), Engineering: Environmental Design Group (Akron, Ohio), Construction Manager: Regency Construction Services (Lakewood, Ohio), Medical Mutual Community Investment Fund of Akron Community Foundation, Thomas and Lisa Mandel Fund of the Mandel Family Foundation, John A. McAlonan Fund of Akron Community Foundation, NPS Civil Rights Interpretation (Carl Stokes, Cuyahoga River), Roush Memorial Fund of Akron Community Foundation, President’s Fund of Akron Community Foundation. Monday, November 23, 2020 -- REGISTER NOW! She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. Cuyahoga Valley features natural, man-made, and private attractions, which is unusual for an American national park. The rangers are friendly and provide directions on where to go. After 10 years and more than $7 million, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park finally has a “front door.” The new Boston Mill Visitor Center sits along the Cuyahoga River, the Ohio & Erie Canal and Towpath Trail, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located between the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio metropolitan areas. It officially became a National Park in October 2000 by another Act of Congress. While the National Park Service and the conservancy teamed up to oversee construction of the project, the conservancy raised more $7.1 million through community and corporate support to cover the cost, the groups said. This is the main visitor center. Yet evidence of how peoples’ lives have played out on the land also abounds. And an open barn overhangs the Cuyahoga River. Wish you could always be in CVNP? CVNP attracts more than 2 million visitors annually and in 2018 was ranked the 12th most-visited national park in the country, according to the National Park Service. Explore Cuyahoga Valley National park! 216-522-1383. The Boston Mill Visitor Center officially opened October 25, 2019. The center's design focuses on inclusivity and accessibility as well, the groups said. This “front door” to the park helps orient new visitors to the Cuyahoga Valley and connect locals to its wide array of landscapes and programs. Niche digital marketing hedge pays off for Hudson's Hedges & Co. 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We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. Cuyahoga Valley National Park finally has a grand entryway to welcome guests into its splendor. ... and I arrived at the Canal Visitor Center just in time. Parents jogging or walking behind a stroller were another common sight. Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad will once again offer the Canal Explorer train excursion to Canal Exploration Center. After 10 years and more than $7 million, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park finally has a “front door.”. There’s history and nature galore here, and now Boston Mill Visitor Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park has been beautifully redone to reflect that. Things to do near Boston Store Visitor Center. Write us: Crain's welcomes responses from readers. Give $45 or more and enjoy valuable benefits. 120 or pstevens@forcvnp.org. Architecture: Peninsula Architects (Peninsula, OH), Engineering: Environmental Design Group (Akron, OH), Construction Manager: Regency Construction Services (Lakewood, OH). Brecksville, OH Each year, Cuyahoga Valley National Park welcomes over two million visitors, with 20 percent coming from out-of-state. I drove over 700 miles from home one way to get to this national park. In early October, the conservancy announced it was purchasing the 215-acre former Brandywine Golf Course in Peninsula, which will be converted to parkland. The Boston Store Visitor Center also has an Eastern National bookstore with souvenir merchandise. Five popular spots were highlighted: Beaver Marsh, Brandywine Falls, Canal Exploration Center, Everett Covered Bridge and Ledges trail. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s new Boston Mill Visitor Center is scheduled to open in October. At 3,200 square feet, the center will provide visitors with a geographic overview of the park and a 3D tactile tabletop model of the valley, the release and a spokeswoman said. See Operating Hours and Seasons for detailed hours. We promise to share unique insider park information and updates on fun events. 44141. The Boston Store Visitor Center was a worthwhile stop.If you found this review helpful, kindly click YES below. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is able to welcome visitors to a new visitor center. It's a great place to start your visit at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The renovated building features seven interactive kiosks to help take visitors “back in time” to what the park and surrounding area looked like in the past. The center, at 6950 Riverview Road in Peninsula, is the first centralized location to welcome visitors to CVNP, the groups said in a news release. This Site All NPS. Welcome to our new state-of-the-art visitor center! Search. This is the place to get the park maps and get a ranger to direct you around. Parts of this building, plus two smaller buildings nearby, were rebuilt. Because of their generosity, the park was able to rehabilitate this historic building as well as the surrounding area to keep the historic feel of the Village of Boston while also updating it to create a space accessible to everyone.