Cuyahoga Valley National Park receives 2016 Active Trails Grant From The National Park Foundation

WASHINGTON Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is one of 25 national parks selected to receive a 2016 Active Trails grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks.

This grant will be used to engage 120 youth in a new water-based recreation program, the Junior Ranger Kayak Program. It will also allow park staff to enhance its knowledge and comfort hosting kayaking as a new recreational activity in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, as well as provide funding for training and equipment for water-based search and rescue.

Now in its eighth year, the Active Trails program supports healthy living by getting people out and active in national parks through projects promoting recreation and exercise.

Collaborating with CVNP on this project is Kent State University’s Department of Recreation Services, which will assist with providing the kayaking programs.