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 should visit CanalWay Center. The center highlights the natural and cultural history of the surrounding area. It features a canal boat play area, a bird viewing room, live animal wildlife species in our children’s Nature Nook and a rentable meeting space.
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Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
4524 East 49th Street
Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44125 - Driving Directions
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Daily: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
- 216.206.1000
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Upcoming Programs and Events
Rental Information
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Fee: $350 for 4-hour minimum Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Rentals after 5 p.m. are $800 for a 4-hour minimum
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Capacity: Based on room set up. See options below.
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*For weekday and evening rentals contact nature center directly*
Best for: Birthday Parties & Showers, Corporate Events & Meetings
Amenities: Drinking Fountain, Electricity, Information/Assistance, Play Area, Restrooms
Activities: Exploring Culture & History**Alcohol is not permitted at rentals during open business hours**Chairs only: 100
- 5 ft round tables: 12 tables, seats up to 72
Classroom style (guests sit facing the screen)
- 8 ft rectangular tables: 14 tables, seats up to 56
- 6 ft rectangular tables: 12 tables, seats up to 36
Cafeteria style (guests sit facing each other)
- 8 ft rectangular tables: 10 tables, seats up to 60
- 6 ft rectangular tables: 12 tables, seats up to 48
If interested in adding a naturalist or historical interpreter program to your rental, indicate your interest in the booking page order notes section. Naturalist and historical interpreter programs are subject to staff availability and require advanced notice.
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Activities
Amenities
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Drinking Fountain
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Electricity
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Information / Assistance
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Play Area
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Restrooms
Nearby Attractions
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Ohio & Erie Canal Mountain Bike Trailhead
Ride four mountain bike trails around Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation or practice your skills at Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park. Beginner mountain bikers may enjoy the 0.2 Beginner Flow Trail and build... -
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...
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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