Best Time to Visit Ohio National Parks
Ohio has 8 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga ValleyNational Park | 3,025,325 | February | Jul | Jan |
| Perry's Victory & International PeaceMemorial | 124,327 | May | Jul | Jan |
| Dayton Aviation HeritageNational Historical Park | 79,760 | January | May | Jan |
| Hopewell CultureNational Historical Park | 51,969 | April | Jul | Jan |
| James A GarfieldNational Historic Site | 39,671 | September | Jul | Jan |
| William Howard TaftNational Historic Site | 31,118 | January | Jul | Jan |
| First LadiesNational Historic Site | 12,642 | May | Dec | Jan |
| Charles Young Buffalo SoldiersNational Monument | 3,518 | October | Sep | Oct |