About Hunt House
Hunt House offers child-friendly nature exhibits, a rest area along the Towpath Trail, and information about nearby attractions. Hunt House is open seasonally as staffing allows. Restrooms stay open even when Hunt House is closed.
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Hunt House
Peninsula, Ohio · Summit County · Facility
Hunt House offers child-friendly nature exhibits, a rest area along the Towpath Trail, and information about nearby attractions. Hunt House is open seasonally as staffing allows. Restrooms stay open even when Hunt House is closed.
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41.20082, -81.57199
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Weather at Hunt House
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
75°/45°
🌬 10mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:51 PM
Mon
Overcast
74°/48°
🌬 10mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:52 PM
Tue
Overcast
71°/49°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:53 PM
Wed
Overcast
75°/52°
🌬 8mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:54 PM
Thu
Overcast
77°/54°
🌬 7mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:54 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Located toward the southern end of the park, Hunt House is located along the Towpath Trail on Bolanz Road between Riverview and Akron Peninsula Roads.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Hunt House
Heading to Hunt House? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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