Cuyahoga Valley National Park Visitor Center Address | GPS

Boston Mill Visitor Center is at 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264, the main Cuyahoga Valley National Park stop.

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Your GPS should point to Boston Mill Visitor Center, not a generic park entrance. For the Cuyahoga Valley National Park visitor center address, use 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264.

That address takes you to the park’s main trip-planning stop, where staff can answer route questions, hand out maps, point you toward open trails, and help you avoid a wasted drive to the wrong pullout. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is spread between Cleveland and Akron, so the right starting point matters more than it does at parks with a single entrance gate.

Which Address Should You Put In GPS?

Boston Mill Visitor Center is the address to enter for a Cuyahoga Valley National Park visit: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. The National Park Service also lists the GPS coordinates as 41°15’45.3″ N, 81°33’37.3″ W.

The visitor center sits near the corner of Riverview Road and Boston Mills Road, about two and a half miles north of Peninsula. Use the street address for standard navigation, then follow the brown park signs once you are close.

Practical GPS tip: do not search only for “Cuyahoga Valley National Park.” Search for “Boston Mill Visitor Center” or paste the full street address.

Finding Boston Mill Visitor Center: Roads, GPS, And Parking

Boston Mill Visitor Center is reached from Riverview Road, the main scenic road many travelers use through the valley. The parking lot entrance is on Riverview Road, so slow down as you approach the Boston Mills Road junction.

Navigation apps are useful here, but Cuyahoga Valley has private land, rail crossings, small roads, and trailheads close together. Follow posted park signs and road rules over any shortcut a device suggests.

• Street address: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264.
• Center name: Boston Mill Visitor Center.
• Road setting: corner area of Riverview Road and Boston Mills Road.
• Parking: visitor parking is beside the center; oversized vehicles use the overflow lot for day parking.
• Train access: Boston Mill Station is nearby when Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad service fits your date.

Visitor Center Details At A Glance

Boston Mill Visitor Center is the simplest first stop because it combines trip help, restrooms, maps, exhibits, and a park store in one place. The table below puts the address details and arrival facts in one scan-friendly spot.

The National Park Service lists Boston Mill Visitor Center as the park visit starting point and gives the same address on the NPS Cuyahoga Valley contact page.

Hours, Restrooms, And What You Can Do There

Boston Mill Visitor Center is open year-round, with daily hours that change by season. The park lists longer summer hours, standard March-through-December hours, shorter January-and-February hours, and closures on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Restrooms stay open even when the staffed visitor center is closed. That makes the address useful as a first stop even if you arrive before the doors open, but do not assume staff, exhibits, or the store will be available outside posted hours.

Inside, the center is set up for first-time orientation. You can get a map, ask about trail conditions, pick up brochures, stamp a national parks passport, read exhibits about the rehabilitated 1905 building, and decide whether your day should focus on waterfalls, the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, scenic overlooks, or a short village walk.

What To Do After You Arrive

Boston Mill Visitor Center works best as a 20- to 40-minute first stop, not the whole park visit. After you get oriented, choose one nearby route based on your time, weather, and how much walking you want.

Good follow-up choices include Brandywine Falls for a classic waterfall stop, the Ledges area for rock formations and wooded trails, Beaver Marsh for wildlife viewing, and the Towpath Trail for a flatter walk or bike ride. Park staff can steer you away from closed trails, full lots, or muddy routes on the day you visit.

1. For a short visit: start at Boston Mill Visitor Center, then pick one waterfall or one trail.
2. For a half day: pair the center with Brandywine Falls and a Towpath Trail segment.
3. For a fuller day: add the Ledges area or Beaver Marsh after checking parking and trail conditions.

Where Should You Stay Near The Visitor Center?

Peninsula is the closest small-town base for Boston Mill Visitor Center, while nearby Hudson, Independence, and Akron can work better if you want more hotel choice. Staying within a short drive helps if you want an early waterfall stop or a relaxed Towpath Trail morning.

Use the map below to compare lodging around Peninsula and nearby towns before choosing your route into the park.

A Simple Arrival Plan

Boston Mill Visitor Center is the right first stop if you want the address, a map, current advice, and a clean starting point for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Build the first hour around arrival, orientation, and one nearby stop rather than trying to cover the whole park at once.

• Put this in GPS: Boston Mill Visitor Center, 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, OH 44264.
• Arrive with a backup: use 41°15’45.3″ N, 81°33’37.3″ W if your navigation app gets confused.
• Check hours before relying on staff: hours shift by season, and the center closes on major holidays.
• Use the stop for decisions: ask about parking, closures, weather, and the best nearby trail for your time.
• Choose one next move: Brandywine Falls, the Towpath Trail, the Ledges, or Beaver Marsh all make more sense after you know current conditions.

For most visitors, the cleanest plan is simple: navigate to Boston Mill Visitor Center, get oriented, then spend the rest of the day on one or two nearby areas instead of zigzagging across the valley.