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Cuyahoga Valley National Park limiting services due to coronavirus concerns

Brandywine Falls boardwalk and parking are closed, as is Blue Hen Falls parking.

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) has announced changes in its services to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

As of Saturday, the following services and operations have been suspended in order to comply with state and local health guidance: 

  • Brandywine Falls boardwalk is closed
  • Brandywine Falls parking is closed Sunday, April 5, and may reopen on a limited basis 
  • Blue Hen Falls parking is closed
  • Restrooms are closed, portable toilets available at popular locations
  • Boston Mill Visitor Center (closed as of March 17)

"The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at CVNP is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. We will notify the public of any further closures, and when we resume full operations," CVNP wrote in a statement.

Superintendent Craig Kenkel has more about the changes to Cuyahoga Valley National Park in the player below. 

A Message from Craig Kenkel, Superintendent, Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Thinking about heading out to Cuyahoga Valley National Park this weekend? CVNP's Superintendent, Craig Kenkel, has a message, and a few requests, for you. Help him (and us) spread the word by sharing this post! Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Posted by Ohio & Erie Canalway on Saturday, April 4, 2020

Updates are available on the park's website.

Other outdoor spaces at CVNP remain accessible to the public, where it is possible to remain in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance. Howe Meadow, while usually only open for special events, has been opened as a large space for outdoor activity that is conducive to social distancing.

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