STATIONS, MAPS, & SCHEDULE
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Our main boarding stations include the Akron Northside Station, Peninsula Depot, and Independence Station, offering convenient access points throughout the Valley. Complimentary parking is available near these boarding locations for guest convenience.
Guests traveling in Coach seating are also permitted to hop off the train at these depots, as well as at the Brecksville, Boston Mill, and Indigo Lake Depots, to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the park at their own pace before reboarding. If you plan to step off during your ride, we strongly encourage you to pay close attention to the train schedule to ensure you return in time for reboarding.
Boarding Stations
Rockside Station
Peninsula Depot
Akron Northside Station
Train Stops
Canal Exploration Center
Brecksville Depot
Boston Mill Visitor Center
Indigo Lake Station
Botzum Station
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.