From Summit Metro Parks Facebook event

Summit Metro Parks is pleased to welcome visitors to enjoy new amenities at the Valley View Area of Cascade Valley Metro Park beginning July 30! The park district will host a public ribbon cutting for members of the community to celebrate the amenities, which include a kayak/canoe access point on the Cuyahoga River, a barn shelter, a Nature Play area, new trails and five gender-neutral restrooms.

At the event, visitors can learn more about Summit Metro Parks, Free the Falls and the Cuyahoga River Water Trail, or browse a selection of apparel, drinkware, books and more at the Maple Leaf Gifts pop-up gift shop.

Two new trails, Missing Link (1.1 miles) and Prather (1 mile) trails, will open the same day. Visitors can join a naturalist-led hike at 11:00 a.m. on Missing Link Trail.

Construction for this high-quality access point to the Cuyahoga River began in May 2023. Acquired by the park district in 2016, the Valley View Area has undergone a significant transformation, which includes the restoration of one mile of the Cuyahoga River and 200 acres of parkland. Summit Metro Parks is grateful for generous grant and private funding that has made these beautiful additions possible to allow visitors to connect with, enjoy and celebrate nature from land and water.