Spanning Locks 10 -16 of the Ohio & Erie Canal, this historic area is a must-see for trail users and history buffs alike. Here you can find evidence of much of Akron's canal and early industrial history, all within a short walk from downtown! Cascade Locks Park is part of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway with access to the popular towpath trail and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Byway. The park boasts the Jewel of the Canal, the c.1850s Mustill Store, house and yard. The Mustill Store houses one of the canalway's most important visitor centers, and contains many fascinating exihibits on the beginning, heyday, and demise of the canal. The Mustill Store is free to the general public, handicap accessible, and perfect for all ages. Store hours vary depending on the season. The rehabilitation of the Mustill house and store was the first step in the completion of Cascade Locks Park. Other development plans are under way, including the historic Schumacher Cascade Mills Site. The park highlights the dynamics of change of Akron's history through the canal and industrial era by interpreting the wealth of history remaining in the landscape.

Cascade Locks Park, a Heritage Park for Akron's Future, offers a unique opportunity to celebrate our industrial, commercial and cultural heritage and reclaim a bit of long abandoned and abused urban geography into an outdoor laboratory for environmental education, historic interpretation and community recreation.

Cascade Locks Park is an integral part of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway and has sparked the revitalization of our downtown neighborhood. Learn more by exploring our site and links to efforts in the neighborhood and throughout the Canalway.