Canal Basin Park - Take a Hike Summer Series tour

Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation

Canal Basin Park will be the beginning of the 101-mile Towpath Trail and Downtown's gateway to the Ohio &. Erie Canalway National Heritage.

989 West St

Step into the heart of Cleveland’s industrial and transportation legacy at Canal Basin Park—the only place in America where three national heritage designations converge: a National Heritage Area, an America’s Byway, and an American Heritage River.Located at the northern terminus of the 101-mile Ohio &amp; Erie Canal Towpath Trail, this site once served as a vital connection point between Lake Erie and the Ohio River, helping transform Cleveland into a booming port city and gateway to the Midwest.On this guided tour, discover how Canal Basin fueled the flow of goods, people, and ideas during the city’s rise as an industrial powerhouse. Explore how its historic legacy is being reimagined through thoughtful design and revitalization. The evolving 20-acre park honors the past while embracing the future—with green space, public art, and connections to the riverfront for walking, biking, and community gathering.Learn how this unique site will serve as Downtown Cleveland’s front door to the Ohio &amp; Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, blending history, recreation, and regional pride in one unforgettable destination.Parking is available onsite at Canal Basin Parking Lot.This Take a Hike® Stroll is made possible through a partnership with <a href="https://www.canalwaypartners.com/" title="https://www.canalwaypartners.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Canalway Partners</a>.RESERVATIONS are requested but not required, walk-ups the day of tour are welcomed.TAKE A HIKE® is a program of <a href="https://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/" title="https://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation</a> with generous support from <a href="https://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/" title="https://www.ohioanderiecanalway.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ohio &amp; Erie Canalway</a> and <a href="https://www.cacgrants.org/" title="https://www.cacgrants.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cuyahoga Arts &amp; Culture.</a>TAKE A HIKE® offers 45 unique in-person guided tours from May through December. Learn more at <a href="https://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/tours-2021" title="https://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/tours-2021" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">takeahikecle.com</a><a href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/historic-gateway-neighborhood-corporation" title="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/historic-gateway-neighborhood-corporation" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Please Donate</a> - TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated.Group Reservations - If you have a group larger than 8 people, please email Eileen at ecassidy@historicgateway.org in advance to reserve your tickets.--------------------------------------------------About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation (HGNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting historic, cultural, and heritage preservation through advocacy, education, and programs that support the ongoing revitalization of Cleveland’s unique historic district. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/" title="https://www.clevelandgatewaydistrict.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com</a>.

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