Cuyahoga Valley National Park
6947 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
33,000 acres · 110 miles of trails
Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio, spans over 110 miles of shaded trails for leashed dogs, including the 20-mile Towpath Trail, with water, benches, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. A 6-foot maximum leash is enforced. Pets are not allowed in buildings, on the Scenic Railroad, or East Rim bike trails.
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- Park
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Peninsula, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.2807, -81.5678
- Size
- 33,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 110
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (12,420 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.6 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 12,420 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 33,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome on 110+ miles of trails and the 20-mile Towpath Trail. 6-foot maximum leash. Pets NOT permitted in park buildings, on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, or on East Rim mountain bike trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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