Brecksville, Ohio - Thanks to more than 550 individuals, foundations and corporations in the Cleveland/Akron metropolitan area, the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park successfully raised $7 million dollars for Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s (CVNP) new Boston Mill Visitor Center.
“Most new visitor centers in national parks exist because of philanthropic support and we are so pleased that our community sees the value of welcoming and orienting visitors to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Said Conservancy CEO, Deb Yandala. This center will be the first stop for many first-time visitors to Northeastern Ohio and it is a testimony to the quality of our community that we successfully achieved this level of support."
The history of Cuyahoga Valley National Park is rooted in the passionate support of local people. The community has stepped up once again to help create a one-stop resource where visitors can begin their exploration of CVNP and Ohio & Erie Canalway. The visitor center, located in the village of Boston, is set to open in fall 2019.
The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a not-for-profit friends group whose mission is to enrich lives and our communities by inspiring use, appreciation and support of CVNP and ensure its preservation. For more information, visit www.conservancyforcvnp.org
CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational and natural activities in one setting. For more information visit www.nps.gove/cuva or call 330-657-2752.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
