On October 11, 2000, the was designated a National Park. Visitors coming out to celebrate the 20th anniversary this weekend will want to be careful where they leave their cars.
CVNP officials have been working during the coronavirus pandemic to , often by closing crowded parking areas or providing alternative lots. But Peninsula Police Chief Joseph Varga says that鈥檚 led to people parking on the side of the road near popular attractions such as the Blue Hen Falls Trail.
鈥淭he problem is Boston Mills Road is a very hilly, curvy road. There鈥檚 not room to park on the side of the road. People manage to do it, and they鈥檙e going to get a parking ticket," Varga said. "So we ask that visitors park at the Boston Mills Visitor Center or park at the overflow lot across the street and use the trails to get up to Blue Hen Falls and Buttermilk Falls.鈥�
Varga adds that there is 鈥渘o parking鈥� signage on the road, but it鈥檚 the park鈥檚 responsibility to maintain signs directing people to other lots.
Visitors can call the park鈥檚 information line, 440-546-5960, to find out about lot closures.
