BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley National Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special celebratory events running through the end of 2025. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the park’s history from national speakers, engage with art at concerts and experience enriching adventures on the park’s trails, rails and river.

The park is working with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Conservancy and other partners to plan a series of 50th anniversary activities. Additional anniversary events have yet to be announced, but those interested can stay up to date on the park’s anniversary website at www.CVNP50.com.

“Cuyahoga Valley National Park is expanding the idea of ​​what a national park can be,” Cuyahoga Valley National Park Superintendent Lisa Petit said in a press release. “Since the park was created by Congress on December 27, 1974, we have worked to realize its purpose as a park of, by and for the people. We invite all people to come and see for themselves that there is something for everyone and to be part of the park’s future.”

The first two celebration events are Lyceum lectures at the Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro St. in Peninsula:

Parks for the People: Cuyahoga Valley and the Urban Parks Movement: On September 9th at 7pm, Sara Zewde of Studio Zewde will present a study on the rich history of the CVNP and how it stands out as a city park. Registration is possible here.

Urban Sprawl!: Addressing the environmental impacts of American suburbs: On October 22, award-winning environmental historian William Bryan will lead a discussion on the complex legacy of the American suburban landscape. Register here.

This story was written with the assistance of AI.