Lock 2

Located along the historic Ohio & Erie Canal, Lock 2 is one of roughly 20 locks that once lifted and lowered canal boats through the center of Akron. The lock played a vital role in the 19th-century canal system that linked Akron to Lake Erie in Cleveland and later to the Ohio River near Portsmouth, creating important trade routes that helped the region rapidly grow. Today, Lock 2 is easily accessible along the scenic Towpath Trail, positioned between Akron Children’s Hospital and Canal Park Stadium.