Quick Stats
Creation Date
October 11, 2000
Lowest Elevation
590 feet at Cuyahoga River
Lowest Average Temp
20°F in January
Record Low Temp
-22°F in 1982
Highest Average Temp
84°F in July
Record High Temp
103°F in 1988
Park Creation Timeline
1974
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area is created.
2000
The recreation area is redesignated as Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Animals and Plants
Large mammals in the park include the white tail deer, red and gray foxes, and the recently returned coyote. Smaller mammals include mice, moles, voles, chipmunks, squirrels, and other small mammals. Water areas see muskrat and beavers. Several types of bats are also present. The NPS has prepared a
checklist of park mammals.
20 species of reptiles are found in the park, including 11 snakes, 8 turtles, and 1 skink. Several types of amphibians are present as well, including frogs, toads, and salamanders. The NPS has prepared a
checklist of park reptiles and a
checklist of park amphibians.
The park has observed 250 species of birds, 105 of which breed in the park. The NPS has prepared a
checklist of park birds.
There are a known 943 species of plants in the park. The park's most common plant community is forest, with many different tree types dominating different areas. Oaks, maples, hickory, beech, pine, and spruce are all quite common. Other areas include grassy meadows and wetlands. The NPS has prepared a
checklist of park plants.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Info at (330) 657-2752
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