Hike, bike or walk the Towpath Trail on the reservation. Stop at the CanalWay Center.
The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation follows a portion of its namesake, the historic 309 mile Ohio & Erie Canal. Hike, bike, or walk along 7.2 miles of All-Purpose Towpath Trail. Stop by CanalWay Center to learn about the park's cultural and natural history. Explore mountain bike trails and sharpen your biking skills at Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park.
- Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
- Driving Directions
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6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- 216.206.1000
- Park Trail Map
Discover the unique blend of industrial valley and up close nature along the paved Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath.This reservation provides opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, visiting a nature center, exploring a National Heritage corridor and wildlife viewing. Amidst the surrounding industrial area, this reservation has been naturally reclaimed to support thriving habitats including wetlands, forests, the Cuyahoga River and flowing canal.
Activities
Amenities
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Drinking Fountain
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Electricity
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Grills
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Horseshoe Pits
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Information / Assistance
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Parking
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Picnic Tables
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Play Area
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Restrooms
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Volleyball Courts
Attractions
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Aqueduct Gateway Trailhead
From this location, cross Canal Road over to the Ohio & Erie Canal to inspect the Aqueduct along the Towpath Trail or take the trail around the ballfields to the Mill Creek Falls Connector Trail. -
CanalWay Center Trailhead
Begin your journey outside CanalWay Center and follow the trail downhill into the scenic Cuyahoga River Valley. Pause at the Blue Heron Boardwalk to search for signs of beaver activity before continui... -
Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park
The new outdoor complex includes several first-of-its-kind features in the region including a public-use paved pump track, outdoor competition course, professional paved jump line and youth-focused bi...
Facilities
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CanalWay Center
Visit the center to discover the connection between nature and history. Whether you are looking for a place to relax, find out about recreation opportunities or enjoy an educational program, you shoul... -
CanalWay Center Picnic Area
CanalWay Center Picnic Area is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights. -
Morgan's Hollow Picnic Area
Morgan's Hollow Reserved Picnic Area is located off of Whittlesey Way off of E.49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, south of Grant Avenue in Cuyahoga Heights. Features: large ope...
Programs & Events
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Discovery Days
Let's explore who has been here when we are not by looking for signs in the snow. Discovery days programs are best enjoyed by children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. -
Hunt of the Month: Lightning Bugs
Do you ever spend your summer nights enjoying lightning bugs in your neighborhood? Come to CanalWay Center this month and hunt for 20 hidden lightning bugs hidden in our center to... -
Exploring the Elements Camp (7 – 8 years)
Join us for three days examining the aspects of the night sky and natural elements of the Earth. We will explore the land through hiking, fishing in the water, and learning to buil...
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