With the recently announced changes to local, state, and CDC COVID-19 masks protocols, we want to remind our guests that CVSR falls under Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations. Guests, volunteers, and staff are required to wear masks until further notice when on the train, unless they are eating or drinking while in their seats, and at any of our facilities despite local and state regulations.
All Aboard the National Park Scenic Excursion
Climb aboard the train on this regularly running excursion! The National Park Scenic excursion is the best way to see the length of Cuyahoga Valley National Park from a one-of-a-kind vantage point.
Sit back as the train weaves through Cuyahoga Valley and races along with the rushing Cuyahoga River. Passengers will see a variety of wildlife including an eagles nest, deer and other habitats. Beavers and otters can also be spotted at the beaver marsh, which was once surrounded by old cars and worn-out parts until efforts by humans and beavers transformed the site back into a beautiful wetland.
During the months of May-October, the National Park Scenic excursion is a three-and-a-half-hours round trip through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Passengers can board at Rockside Station, Peninsula Station, or at Akron Northside Station. See below for departure times and station locations.
Passengers can choose from a variety of seating options including coach, table top or first class. Tickets range from $10 – $35. Scroll down for seating pictures and details!
Before you ride, please review our safety policies.
Boarding Stations
National Park Scenic Departure Times
June – October 2021
Wednesday – Sunday
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Seating Options
Below ticket prices do not include delivery and preservation fees. Tickets can only be purchased online or by visiting the depot prior to boarding. Tickets are unable to be upgraded once on board. Ticket includes a 3.5 hour round trip train ride. Each ticket is valid for one (1) round trip (only a coach ticket is an all-day pass). If you choose to ride in one of the other cars and deboard the train, your seat in this section will NOT be guaranteed upon re-boarding, and you may be directed to sit in coach. Children under the age of 3 do not require a ticket but must sit on an adult’s lap. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable without the purchase of Refund Protection offered at checkout.
Coach Round-Trip Ticket
Ticket price: $15 adult/ $10 child
Enjoy a continuous round trip or enjoy a brief two-hour stop at Peninsula for shopping or lunch. Seating is in a coach car with blocks of four (two seats facing two seats). Seating is assigned.
Coach All-Day Pass
Ticket price: $20 adult/ $15 child
An all-day pass! Passengers may get on and off the National Park Scenic at various stations throughout the day based on the train schedule. Seating is in a coach car with blocks of four (two seats facing two seats). Seating is assigned.
Our All-Day Pass allows guest to deboard and board at any of our eight stations throughout the day.
All-Day Pass at Rockside Station departs at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All-Day Pass at Akron Northside departs at 11 a.m.
Please note if you miss your initial departure from Rockside or Akron Northside, you can board the train at any of our other stations.
Our Round Trip ticket out of Rockside Station is a continuous round-trip experience. With this ticket guests can stay on for a 3.5-hour ride or have the option to deboard in Peninsula for a 2-hour break to eat lunch and shop in the historic Village of Peninsula.
If you choose to stop at Peninsula, your schedule will follow as:
- 9 a.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 9:45 a.m. Guests will get back on the train at 11:45 a.m. and return to Rockside Station at 12:30 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 12:30 p.m.
- 1 p.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 1:55 p.m. Guests will get back on the train at 3:45 p.m. and return to Rockside Station at 4:30 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 4:30 p.m.
- 5 p.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 5:45 p.m. Guests will get back on the train at 7:45 p.m. and return to Rockside Station at 8:30 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 8:30 p.m. (Saturdays only)
Our Round Trip ticket out of Akron Northside Station is a continuous round-trip experience. With this ticket guests can stay on for a 3.5-hour ride or have the option to deboard in Peninsula for a 2-hour break to eat lunch and shop in the historic Village of Peninsula.
- 11 a.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 11:45 a.m. Guests will get back on the train at 1:55 a.m. and return to Akron Northside Station at 2:40 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 2:40 p.m.
- 3 p.m. Departures will arrive in Peninsula at 3:45 p.m. Guests will get back on the train at 5:45 p.m. and return to Akron Northside Station at 6:30 p.m. Your ticket will expire at 6:30 p.m. (Saturdays only)
Our Round Trip ticket out of Peninsula Station is a continuous 3.5-hour round-trip experience.
Table Top
Ticket price: $20 adult/$15 child
Seating in a vintage table car. Seating is assigned.
Executive Class
Ticket price: $35 adult/$30 child
Seating in our Saint Lucie Sound lounge car. This car offers comfortable padded seats and a spacious lounge area. Seating is assigned.
Members Ride Free
CVSR members at the Sectionhand level and above receive complimentary National Park Scenic coach tickets. To redeem tickets, please click the button below and fill out the form. Once you fill out the form, our customer service team will be in contact with you.
Redeem Here
National Park Scenic Ticket Discounts
Senior Citizen Discount (Exists as its own ticket)
Ages 55 and older receive a $2 off on an adult coach ticket price on the National Park Scenic train on weekdays (Wednesday – Friday) between June and September. Discount only applies to coach tickets.
Thursday Military, Veteran and First Responder Discount
Active military, veterans, first responders, and correctional officers receive free coach tickets on any regularly-scheduled National Park Scenic train on Thursdays between June and September. Up to three guests may receive 1/2 price tickets. Discount only applies to coach tickets.
Discounts are redeemable only at CVSR’s ticket stations (Rockside Station, Peninsula Depot, and Akron Northside Station). Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Proof of age, membership card, or military/veteran/first responder status must be shown.
$2 Military Discount
Active-duty military and veterans receive a $2 discount on coach tickets.
Discounts are redeemable only at CVSR’s ticket stations (Rockside Station, Peninsula Depot, and Akron Northside Station). Please arrive 30 minutes before departure. Proof of age, membership card, or military/veteran/first responder status must be shown.
Northeastern Ohio Inter-Museum Council Discount
Fellow members of the Inter-Museum Council (IMC) receive up to four (4) scenic coach tickets on any regularly scheduled National Park Scenic train. They must show their employee badge or membership card to receive the discount. Only redeemable for walk-up.
Track the Train
Follow along the route with the CVSR Train Tracker app! Download the app for free on Google Play or the Apple Store. This app allows you to follow the train, view the train’s current speed, heading and even listen to audio clips.
Service Animal Policy
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CVSR does accommodate service animals on board the train. Only dogs that are trained service animals will be admitted to board the CVSR train. Pets and other animals not considered service animals will, under no circumstances, be allowed to board. Please carefully review our Service Animal Policy for more details or contact our customer service team at .
About Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects nearly 33,000 acres of rural landscape along the Cuyahoga River between Akron and Cleveland in Northeast Ohio. Cuyahoga Valley National Park generally receives more than 2.2 million recreational visits each year, making it one of the most-visited national parks in the United States.
Cuyahoga Valley is the only national park in the state of Ohio and one of seven Midwestern national parks. Learn more about CVNP at nps.gov/cuva
