The main CVSR boarding stations include the Akron Northside Station, Peninsula Depot, and Independence Station. Passengers can board or exit at various stops along the railway from Akron to Independence. Our customer service office is located at the Peninsula Depot and is staffed seven days a week from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Free parking is located near the boarding stations. We ask that passengers arrive at the train station 45 minutes prior to the listed departure time to allow time for parking, traffic, and weather conditions.
Boarding Stations
Peninsula Depot
1630 Mill Street West
Peninsula, OH 44264
Akron Northside Station
27 Ridge St.
Akron, OH 44308
Rockside Station
7900 Old Rockside Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
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
Train Schedule


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.