Cuyahoga River Access in Cuyahoga County provides multiple public access points along the river for paddling and fishing, with 31 designated sites ranging from downtown Cleveland to the upper reaches.

Key access points include Wendy Park (with kayak and fishing access at the river mouth), Edgewater Park (featuring boat ramps and a 2,400-foot beach), and numerous trailheads throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park offering canoe/kayak launches.

Water quality has significantly improved in recent decades, making the river suitable for recreation, though paddlers should be aware of hazards including lowhead dams, swift water sections, and shipping traffic in the lower Cleveland reaches.