Winter 2019-2020 Catalog

The Winter 2019-2020 Recreation Catalog is now available. Download the PDF to find winter classes and programs; a complete listing of summer camps; information about Thornton Park pool passes; and lots more.

Sign Up for Recreation News

Stay connected with Shaker Rec.

Find a Recreation Amenity

Explore our parks, playgrounds & recreation facilities.

Winter Break Camp

Winter Break Camp is now open for registration for students in kindergarten through grade 8. Register for one or more days. Register today.

Read More

Friday Night DJ Skate

Skate to a live DJ at this fun, family-friendly event.

Friday NightsDec 20 | 7 - 9 pmJan 10, 17, 31 | 7 – 9 pmFeb 7, 14, 21, 28 | 7 – 9:45 pmMar 6, 13, 20 | 7 – 9:45 pm

Video: Introducing the Recreation Dept.

Recreation is a big deal in Shaker Heights. It's one of the many ways residents and employees gather and connect with each other. The Shaker Heights Recreation Department is full of people who care about fostering relationships. Alex Nichols, director of ...

Before & After Care

Shaker Heights Recreation provides creatively stimulating before and after care programming for school age children, kindergarten through 6th grade. The STEAM enriched program offers a wide variety of hands on activities, including art, science, sports, o...

2020 Budget Book Now Available

The proposed 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets are now available. 

• View the 2020 Budget Book (PDF)
• View the proposed 2020 Capital Budget (PDF)
• View the proposed 2020 Operating Budget (PDF)

Residents are invited to attend the remaining meetings in th...

Proposed Sewer Fee Increase

We've put together a page to help residents learn more about the proposed sewer fee increase. Follow the link below to view a message from the Mayor, read frequently asked questions, provide feedback, and learn more about the City's sewer system.

The Mayor's Report

View the November 2019 edition of The Mayor's Report.

City ENews

View the December 2019 edition of City ENews at https://cvcpl.us/MKsHA6N

ShakeRecycles to Be Discontinued

Starting in January, the City will no longer offer the ShakeRecycles mobile app. The decision to eliminate ShakeRecycles was made because the City’s new website can provide most of the features offered by the app. In addition, changes to recycli...

Scooter & Bike Share Survey

Earlier this year, Cleveland launched a six-month pilot of an electronic scooter share program. This program will eventually include electronic-assist bicycles and it allows these vehicles to be used throughout Cuyahoga County. Shaker Heights is among fiv...

Reminder: City Snow Policies

Winter weather is on the way. Here's what you need to know about the City's snow policies:

• No parking on residential streets when snow exceeds two inches. This allows the City's plows to efficiently and effectively remove snow from residential streets.
• Resi...

New Resident Questionnaire

Are you new/new-ish to Shaker Heights? We invite you to take the City's New Resident Survey. Your responses will help us understand what draws new residents to Shaker Heights. Thank you!

Click here to access the questionnaire.

Read More

Leaf Collection Reminders

Leaf collection season is underway. Some reminders:

• No need to use brown bags, just rake your leaves to the tree lawn.
• Please DO NOT mix leaves and brush together on your tree lawn. Leaves and brush go to different places to be recycled; mixing them togethe...

Warrensville Center Multipurpose Path & Streetscape Improvements

Updated November 5

Construction will continue on this project for the next few weeks (weather permitting), including minor utility work, concrete/paver installation, lighting installation and tree planting. Contractors will begin planting more than 100 tre...

Huntington Rd. Sewer Project

Update (December 2): Work on the intersection of Huntington and Southington roads will be completed today. The intersection will re-open Tuesday, December 3. The contractor will be working on Huntington Road, between Southington and Onaway, for the next f...

Strathavon Rd. Water Main Replacement

Update (December 3): The water main work is complete. Site restoration work will take place in spring 2020 as the weather permits.

A water main replacement project is underway on Strathavon Rd. The project is scheduled for completion in 2019 (weather permi...

Green Lake Dam Improvement

As you enjoy fall around the Shaker Lakes, remember to stay off the mud flats that have formed on Green Lake (a.k.a. the Duck Pond). They are dangerous and you will sink in the mud, which could require a rescue operation. The lakes have been drained as pa...

Ongoing Dam Work: Horseshoe Lake To Be Drained Further

Updated August 22: From August 26-30, a contractor for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will be conducting tests on the dam at Horseshoe Lake. At times during the week, the walkway on top of the dam will be closed, so the contractor can complete...

Mayor's Welcome

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...

A-to-Z Guide to Living in the City

Wondering how to register a block party? Where to get a bike license? How early you can mow your lawn on Sunday morning? Visit our A to Z Guide, an alphabetical listing of the City regulations and other information our residents ask about most.

Shaker Life Magazine

Shaker Life is the City’s award-winning magazine covering all things Shaker. Read it to keep up with the City’s residents, businesses, neighborhoods, schools, and the stories behind some of our great homes.

To enjoy Shaker Life:

Print

The print edition of Sh...