Status board
What is closed or has an alert right now, across every national park site. Most serious first.
Last checked with the National Park Service at 5:54 pm PDT, Oct 20. Local notices appear as soon as an editor publishes them.
10 alerts in Ohio
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Closure
Stanford Road Pavement Removal October 16–30
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio
The section of the former Stanford Road between Stanford Trailhead and Brandywine Falls, half of Stanford Trailhead parking lot, and a section of the Valley Trail are closed while a contractor removes the old pavement. Stanford Trail remains open to hikers.
More from the park: Stanford Road Pavement Removal October 16–30
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Closure
Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio
Closed from Boston Trailhead to Lock 29, August 24–November 20, 2026 and March 29–April 21, 2027.
More from the park: Towpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula
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Closure
Upper and Lower Plaza Rehabilitation
Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial · Ohio
The Plazas, Rotunda, and the Observation Deck of the Memorial will be inaccessible for the 2026 and 2027 seasons due to the Upper and Lower Plaza Rehabilitation. The visitor center and grounds will remain open. Thank you for your understanding.
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Caution
Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio
Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots and break-ins can occur.
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Caution
Lift to porch is unavailable
James A Garfield National Historic Site · Ohio
The lift to the porch of the Garfield Home is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Information
Parking lot repairs
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio
The Station Road Bridge Trailhead parking lot will be closed for short periods for maintenance work in late October. Specific dates TBD, and subject to change due to weather conditions.
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Information
Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio
As of Sunday, October 18, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.
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Information
Expect Crowding
Cuyahoga Valley National Park · Ohio
Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.
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Information
Trail Alerts
North Country National Scenic Trail · Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin
Trail closures are reported to the North Country Trail Association. Go to their Trail Alerts page for the latest information.
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Information
Weekend Guided Tours Availability
William Howard Taft National Historic Site · Ohio
Please visit the Guided Tours of the Taft Family Home page to review the tour times available for visitors on weekend day visits.