Butterfly Rock on the Cuyahoga River

Kayaking

Kayakers may access the Cuyahoga River through Gorge Metro Park, but only with an approved SPECIAL-USE PERMIT.

Note: A permit by Metro Parks to portage kayaks to the river is neither expressed nor implied approval of kayaking on the Cuyahoga.

Before venturing out, kayakers may want to check out American Whitewater, a Web site with a comprehensive overview of this section of the river.

O'Neil Offer
Much of O'Neil Woods Metro Park was donated in 1972 by the O'Neil family, of General Tire fame.

Free Fish
Many native fish are highly migratory and will move into small headwaters to mate and lay eggs. Dams and culverts can block their movements.