Chagrin Falls

Waterfall · Cuyahoga County County, OH · 41.431173, -81.392339

Chagrin Falls flows March through May. Chagrin Falls is a 20 ft waterfall on Chagrin River in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Closures and warnings

Stay on the riverside boardwalk and viewing area; slick rocks at the base of the falls. As of September 30, 2026.

Height	20 ft
Flows	March through May
Flow note	Urban cascade on the Chagrin River in the village center; stronger flow in spring.

Road	Paved
Parking	Downtown Chagrin Falls street / public parking near Main Street riverside viewing area.
Fee	Free public viewing in downtown Chagrin Falls.
Managed by	Village of Chagrin Falls (downtown public falls park)

Note	Boardwalk / viewing area at the base of the falls beside downtown shops.

Is Chagrin Falls open?

Stay on the riverside boardwalk and viewing area; slick rocks at the base of the falls. As of September 30, 2026.

How tall is Chagrin Falls?

Chagrin Falls drops about 20 ft.

How do you get to Chagrin Falls?

The road in is paved. Parking: Downtown Chagrin Falls street / public parking near Main Street riverside viewing area.

Is there a fee at Chagrin Falls?

Yes. Free public viewing in downtown Chagrin Falls.

When is Chagrin Falls flowing?

It flows March through May. Urban cascade on the Chagrin River in the village center; stronger flow in spring.

https://clevelandvisitor.com/things-to-know/view/00000005 (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt / waterbodyName / amenities viewing / urban setting, manager village downtown falls, access.roadSurface / parking downtown, waterfall.ephemeral false / flowNote spring roar, access.fee / waterfall.flowMonths)
https://rootedwanderings.com/ohio-waterfalls/ (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt corroboration, access.amenities boardwalk base, hazardNote)