OUTDOOR RECREATION

Campgrounds

Please contact the location in advance of your visit to ensure adherence to reservation policies.

Akron/Canton Jellystone Park 12712 Hoover Ave. N.W., Uniontown 44685, 330.877.9800, akroncantonjellystone.com

Cherokee Park Co. 3064 St. Rte. 43, Brimfield 44260, 330.673.1964

Clearwater Park 12712 Hoover Ave., Uniontown 44685, 330.877.9800

Countryside Campground 2687 St. Rte. 43, Mogadore 44260, 330.628.1212

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Stanford Backcountry Campsites, 6390 Stanford Rd., Peninsula 44264, 330.657.2909 ext. 119

Hillside Park of Clinton 2534 W. Comet Rd., Clinton 44216, 330.882.5678

Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park 5031 Manchester Rd., Akron 44319, 330.644.2220

Silver Springs Campground 5238 Young Rd., Stow 44224, 330.689.5100

Summit Metro Parks

Big Bend Trailhead, Akron Franklin Trailhead, New Franklin, 330.867.5511

Valley Overlook 4451 Akron Peninsula Rd., Peninsula 44264, 216.570.1785, valleyoverlook.com

Boston Mills/ Brandywine Ski Resort

7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula 44264, 800.875.4241, bmbw.com

From beginner hills to more advanced slopes and moguls, Boston Mills/ Brandywine serves skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels.

Burning River Adventures 330.969.2628, paddletheriver.com

Enjoy self-guided tours on the Cuyahoga River. Rentals available.

Chippewa Lake Water Ski Show Team

Emerald Lake, 3196 Clark Mill Rd., Norton 44203, 216.374.6719, chippewaskiteam.com

Check out Ohio’s only competitive water ski show team. Performing on Wednesdays through August at Emerald Lake and Labor Day weekend at Chippewa Lake Beach. Free.

Conservancy for Cuyahoga

Valley National Park

1403 W. Hines Hill Rd., Peninsula 44264, 330.657.2909, conservancyforcvnp.org

The Conservancy enriches people’s lives and enhances our region by inspiring use, preservation and support of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Did you know?

In 1974, President Gerald Ford signed the bill that established the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area. In the year 2000, Congressman Ralph Regula helped to change the park’s designation to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

15610 Vaughn Rd., Brecksville 44141, 330.657.2752, nps.gov/cuva

With 33,000 acres of natural treasures, Ohio’s only national park was the seventh most-visited park in the U.S. in 2020. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic Ohio & Erie Canalway.

F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm 1828 Smith Rd., Akron 44313, 330.865.8065, summitmetroparks.org

The 104-acre Nature Realm, named for early Metro Parks commissioner F.A. Seiberling, founder of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., includes gardens, a 10,000-sq.-ft. visitor center, hiking trails, two ponds and observation decks. Lake Anna Park

Corner of Park Ave. and Sixth St., Barberton 44203, 330.848.6739

Encircling the 10-acre natural lake are 21 acres of parkland with two walking paths, a war memorial and a statue of O.C. Barber, who named the lake after his daughter. A gazebo is the site of concerts and other performances during the summer.