News Flash

Posted on: February 8, 2023

Spring/Summer 2023 Recreation Catalog

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Shaker Recreation is pleased to offer a variety of athletic programs and enrichment activities for residents and non-residents of all ages. Browse our Spring/Summer 2023 Recreation Catalog online now. Registration opens Wednesday, February 22nd for spring...

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Recreation Highlights
Posted on: January 26, 2021

Explore Shaker

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There are plenty of Shaker Heights parks and playgrounds for everyone to enjoy and we are excited to share these beautiful spaces with the community through our Explore Shaker program! Visit the links below to learn more about the parks and playgrounds th...

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Recreation Highlights
Posted on: April 17, 2020

Video: Shaker Heights Recreation

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Learn more about the what makes the Shaker Heights Recreation Department so special. 

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Recreation Highlights
Posted on: November 22, 2016

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News Flash

Posted on: March 6, 2023

Get Ready for Summer

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Get a start on summer by purchasing your family's season's passes to Thornton Park pool and registering for one or more of our great summer camps. Visit our online registration system to get started.

  • Select Memberships to purchase pool passes.
  • Select Progra...
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Recreation News

News Flash

Posted on: May 9, 2023

Learn the City's Concerns with a Proposed Ballot Initiative

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We invite residents to read the proposed amendments and understand the City's concerns with the ballot initiative.

Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Chat with the Mayor

Chat With the Mayor June 15

Residents can stop by The Van Aken District Thursday, June 15 from 5:30-6:30 pm to talk to Mayor Weiss. There's no set agenda for this drop-in event; just stop by to talk about a City project, a neighborhood issue, or whatever else is on your mind. In cas...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

National Night Out

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Join us and meet your neighbors at National Night Out! National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the country that brings neighbors together to build community with each other and with local law enforcement. This event is presented by the Sha...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Shaker CERT Seeks Volunteers

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Next training starts September 7

The Shaker Heights Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is made up of volunteers who are specially trained to assist the Shaker Heights Fire Department during emergencies. Our Shaker CERT is one of more that 1,000 CERT ...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 26, 2023

Citizens Police Academy Enrollment Now Open

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Citizens Police Academy. This popular 10-week program is sponsored by Shaker's Police Department and is open to Shaker Heights residents and those who work in the City full-time. The course is intended to r...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: May 4, 2023

Lomond Composting Pilot Program Launches

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Lomond residents can sign up for free drop-off composting services from Rust Belt Riders

Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Ballot Initiative would Make Shaker Heights Less Safe

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Charter amendment proposal woul...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Shaker Heights Named "Best Place to Live in Ohio"

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A national ranking company has named Shaker Heights the Best Place to Live in Ohio. The company, Pittsburgh-based Niche, "creates the annual Best Places to Live rankings by using data from sources such as the U.S. Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statist...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 24, 2023

First Energy to Perform Line Clearance in Lomond Neighborhood

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A contractor for First Energy will be pruning trees along electric lines in the Lomond neighborhood (see map below). The utility is prioritizing line clearance in this area after multiple power outages earlier this year.  Residents shoul...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 12, 2023

Chagrin Boulevard Resurfacing

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Updated May 30: The paving has been completed. Remaining work includes pavement markings and signage and will not impact traffic.

The City started the final phase of the Chagrin Boulevard Resurfacing project in April. This phase is from Helen Road to the e...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Phase 1 Road Resurfacing Starts Mid-April

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Phase 1 of the City's 2023 road resurfacing program starts in mid-April. The following streets will be repaved during this phase. Anticipated completion is early June (weather permitting). Impacted residents will receive a notification from the C...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Water Main Replacement: Ardmore Road

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A water main replacement project will begin on Ardmore Road the week of June 12. The scope of work entails installation of a new waterline, followed by roadway resurfacing.  The waterline replacement and resurfacing is scheduled to be completed i...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 7, 2023

2023 Road Resurfacing Program

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The City's annual street resurfacing program starts in mid-April. The following streets are scheduled to be resurfaced during the 2023 season. Please note:

  • Residents will receive a notification from the City before roadwork begins on their street....
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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: March 9, 2023

VAD Busway Temporarily Moves to Shaker Plaza Parking Lot

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As part of the Warrensville–Van Aken Station Reconstruction Project, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) will temporarily move the busway for the Van Aken District to the lower parking lot at Shaker Plaza. The switchover goe...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 24, 2023

Culvert Replacement: Intersection of Green & Bryden Roads

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The week of June 19, the cities of Shaker Heights and Beachwood will start a culvert replacement project at the intersection of Green and Bryden roads. This culvert allows Mill Creek to flow underneath the intersection. The current culvert is in need of r...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Doan Brook Stream Stabilization at Shaker Heights Country Club

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The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is conducting a streambank stabilization project on Doan Brook at the Shaker Heights Country Club. The purpose of this project is to address streambank erosion along Doan Brook, which is contributing sed...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Southern Moreland Traffic Calming

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Latest Updates

  • The project will resume in mid-April and is expected to be completed by May (weather permitting).

Overview

Posted (September 19): The City will start the Southern Moreland Traffic Calming & Scottsdale Blvd. Resurfacing project the week of ...

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Shaker Heights City News
Posted on: April 14, 2023

Gas Main Replacement: Chesterton Road

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Dominion East Ohio will be starting a gas main replacement project the week of April 17 on Chesterton Road. Please note:

  • Work hours are 7 am to 5:30 pm. 
  • Traffic will be maintained in both directions along Chesterton Road but motorists may be tempo...
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Shaker Heights City News

News Flash

Posted on: May 14, 2019

Mayor's Welcome

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Welcome to Shaker Heights!

You will discover quickly that you are living in one of the most beautiful, engaging, and friendly communities in Ohio — or anywhere.

On our website, you'll find plenty of information about our City's unique assets: walkable neigh...

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This is Shaker
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Shaker Life Magazine

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Construction Updates

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