Our main boarding stations include the Akron Northside Station, Peninsula Depot, and Independence Station, offering convenient access points throughout the Valley. Complimentary parking is available near these boarding locations for guest convenience.
Guests traveling in Coach seating are also permitted to hop off the train at these depots, as well as at the Brecksville, Boston Mill, and Indigo Lake Depots, to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the park at their own pace before reboarding. If you plan to step off during your ride, we strongly encourage you to pay close attention to the train schedule to ensure you return in time for reboarding.
Boarding Stations
Rockside Station
7900 Old Rockside Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill Street West
Peninsula, OH 44264
Akron Northside Station
27 Ridge St.
Akron, OH 44308
Train Stops
Canal Exploration Center
7104 Canal Rd.
Valley View, OH 44125
Brecksville Station
9141 Riverview Rd.
Brecksville, OH 44141
Boston Mill Visitor Center
6947 Riverview Rd.
Peninsula, OH 44264
Indigo Lake Station
4300 Riverview Rd.
Peninsula 44264
Botzum Station
2912 Riverview Rd.
Akron, OH 44313

Frequently Asked Questions
Where are your boarding stations? What are the hours?
The Rockside Station and Akron Northside Station will be open for one hour prior to departure times. The Peninsula Depot will be open 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on days the National Park Scenic train ride is running.
Is there parking at the stations?
Parking is free at all of our boarding stations. We recommend you arrive to the train station 45 minutes before the train departs to ensure time for parking, traffic and other unforeseen weather conditions.