Talk:Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Great article, but some comments

This article is a great source of information, so many thanks to the anonymous user (users?) who have been adding content. The only concern I have is whether all of the establishments listed are actually in the park or else in the immediate vicinity -- when I lived in Cleveland the only Arabica coffeehouses were in Shaker Square and in University Circle, and some of the other establishments listed seem to be in downtown areas (Quaker Square, others). If a place really isn't in or immediately near the park, it should probably be moved to the appropriate city or region article. That said, if all of these places really are in the park then leave it as-is (perhaps add a note about the number of establishments in the park), and continue with the great work. -- (WT-en) Ryan 00:05, 7 Dec 2005 (EST)

I've cleaned up the eat, drink and sleep sections. Buy, See and Do still need work. -- (WT-en) Ryan • (talk) • 12:23, 9 August 2009 (EDT)

Is there anywhere to rent bikes around this park? —The preceding comment was added by (WT-en) 67.71.64.124 (talk • contribs)

Yes. I am most familiar with the near Cleveland section and Century Cycle in Penninsula rents bikes. I think there are several other places south of Akron which rent bikes, but call: for Canal Fulton, Towpath Bikes and for Massillon, Ernie's Bikes.

It is noteworthy that during the Summer, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic RailRoad offers a discount on one-way tickets - take your bike (rented or owned) on-board at the Penninsula Station, and you can go North or South and get off along the way.(You can actually get on or off anywhere train stops) This RR is seasonal and if you're from out of town be SURE to check their schedule for days they are running. (Summer Weekends, mostly (their Fall Colors rides can be nice when the leaves are changing)). Runs From Rockside Rd (Cleveland) to North Akron station. Probably averages 15 mph, only a bit faster than I bike. Trail is almost flat, only a few hills - as you'd expect for something along a river towpath.216.96.78.59 12:00, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

Map

Here's a pretty good map [1] that shows the area of the park. -- (WT-en) Fastestdogever 12:35, 18 March 2007 (EDT)

Tow Path Trail claims are misleading

Here's the text: "Cuyahoga Valley Towpath. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located 8 miles south of Downtown Cleveland and stretches for miles down to Akron. The Towpath extends from Lake Erie in Downtown Cleveland through the southern suburbs past Akron, Canton, New Philadelphia and into rural Historic Zoar." First. The Northern Terminus of the Towpath is at Harvard Rd. well south of Lake Erie and "Downtown Cleveland". The claim that it extends from Lake Erie is false, although plans exist for it to be extended to the lake. (I will not get into what a "trail" is. It is true that you can follow roads from Harvard and end up at the lakefront. Its also true that you can follow an alternate route and get as far north as E48 and I-77, but it is just not true that the towpath extends to the Lake). Second: the towpath extends to Dover (or 2.4 miles due East of Dover) and NOT Zoar. I just biked it, so I can speak with confidence on this. Third, a trivial point, but it doesn't go "past Akron", it goes "through downtown Akron". I would also mention that an equistrian trail parallels the towpath for most (all possibly) of its length in the National Park. And also that the seasonal Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has follows the Towpath throughout the park.216.96.78.59 12:30, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

Why do you not amend the article accordingly? It likely would have taken less keystrokes and time than writing a comment here. ϒpsilon (talk) 13:37, 25 September 2015 (UTC)