PARKS & TRAILS
ELIZABETH PARK
Elizabeth Park is a nice spot in the city to play and relax with fresh food from our growing public food forest. Amenities include:
Nature playground
Two picnic shelters with grills
Fullsize playground with slides, swings, and exercise equipment
Two newly paved full-size basketball courts with fiberglass backboards
Newly decorated tennis court
Community stage
Nature trail
Half-acre food forest with a growing variety of fruits and vegetables
Ohio & Erie Canalway
One of the best neighborhood assets in Cascade Valley Neighborhood is a short section of the 87-mile Towpath Trail that runs north and south along the Ohio & Erie Canalway. The Canalway was designated by U.S. Congress in 1996 as a National Heritage Area. The Calaway celebrates a history that stretches back to the birth of industry when the canal brought growth to the region. The Heritage Area includes the first 110 miles of the canal, preserving rails, trails, and towns.
Cascade Locks Park
Cascade Locks Park is an integral part of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway and has sparked the revitalization of our downtown neighborhood.
Cascade Locks Park is a Heritage Park that preserves the past and inspires Akron's Future. It offers a unique opportunity to celebrate our industrial, commercial, and cultural heritage.
The Mustill Store museum houses one of the Canalway's most important visitor centers and contains many fascinating exhibits on the beginning, heyday, and demise of the canal. The Mustill Store is free to the general public, handicap accessible, and perfect for all ages. Store hours vary depending on the season.
