Select Senior Adult Recreation Programing Suspended through April 30

NOTE: Only those programs that occur between 8 am – 5 pm are temporarily suspended.

• Beginner French
• Conversational French
• Fun with Fitness
• Cookies, Coffee, and Conversation
• Aerobics with Jacki’s Inc.
• Movie Monday
• Strength, Agility, and Motion...

Spring/Summer 2020 Catalog

The Spring/Summer 2020 Recreation Catalog is now available. Download the PDF to find spring and summer classes and programs; a complete listing of summer camps; information about Thornton Park pool passes; and lots more.

Summer Play Days

The Recreation Dept. is please to announce its new Summer Play Days programming. This neighborhood-based program provides fun activities for kids in City parks. Registration is required and fees apply. To see the schedule:

1. Visit our online registration ...

Recreation Department Activities and Program Information

Updated July 13

Below is a list, divided into three categories, which will explain activities that are and are not going to be offered, and those still under consideration. In cases where activities/events are canceled, this means that those events were ei...

Stay Connected during COVID-19

While you’re doing your part to stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, our staff is hard at work creating virtual programming for residents. Here’s where you can find us:

• YouTube: Like and follow the City’s YouTube ch...

Recreation Programs Update

In response to confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio, the Shaker Heights Recreation Department has revised its programming schedule

• Changes effective through April 30 can be viewed at https://cvcpl.us/LOOs003
• Additional changes effective April 8 can be vie...

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 ...

The Mayor's Report

Read Mayor Weiss’ July 10 report at https://cvcpl.us/JvHJKYU

City Launches Community Conversations

The City of Shaker Heights is launching a series of periodic Community Conversations focused on race, diversity, equity and inclusion as they intersect with the work of the City. The purpose of these conversations is to create a space where members of the...

Shaker Heights Wins ‘Best Town to Raise a Family’

Readers of Northeast Ohio Parents magazine have selected Shaker Heights as the winner of the "Best Town to Raise a Family" category in the 2020 Parent Choice Awards. The magazine cites the City’s "walkable neighborhoods, ...

City ENews

View the July 2020 edition of City ENews

Participate in Public Meetings

For the safety of our staff and residents, all public meetings will be virtual until further notice. Residents may learn how to comment on and/or attend a public meeting by viewing the agenda for the meeting they’re interested in. Please note th...

Recreation Department Activities and Program Information

Updated July 13

Below is a list, divided into three categories, which will explain activities that are and are not going to be offered, and those still under consideration. In cases where activities/events are canceled, this means that those events were ei...

Sewer Fee Increase

We've put together a page to help residents learn more about the sewer fee increase, which will go into effect in May. Follow the link below to view a message from the Mayor, read frequently asked questions, and learn more about the City's sewer system.

City Council Passes Resolution Condemning George Floyd Killing

At its June 8 meeting, City Council passed a resolution "expressing outrage at the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police Department, and calling for justice, unity, constructive dialogue and action needed to abolish racism, wherever it may...

2020 Deer Questionnaire Now Available

Part of the City’s deer management program includes an annual questionnaire to evaluate its effectiveness. Even if you have completed it in previous years, please do so again and share it with others who may wish to share their input. 

• V...

City Announces Closure of Thornton Pool for Summer 2020

After thorough study and analysis, the City has determined that the Thornton Park pool will remain closed this summer. In making this decision, the City reviewed, in detail, information from the CDC and the Ohio Department of Health (ODOH) guidelines for ...

City COVID-19 Website

We’ve put together a special area of this website for ongoing information about the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), including reports from the Mayor, updates to City services, and resources for businesses and residents. 

RTA to Perform Track Work on Blue & Green Lines

As part of its long term maintenance plan, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) will be working on the Blue and Green Line tracks in Shaker Heights starting June 28. The work will coincide with the GCRTA’s scheduled Rapid ser...

RTA: Rapid Service Disruption

From June 28 to August 8, eastbound and westbound Rapid service between Shaker Heights and Tower City will be replaced by 67R Blue-Green Line buses. This is so that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) can complete track rehabilitation p...

Phase 3 of 2020 Street Resurfacing Starts Week of June 1

The week of June 1, a contractor (Ronyak Paving) will start Phase 3 of the City’s 2020 street resurfacing project. This includes Fernway Rd. (Avalon to Ingleside), Rawnsdale Rd. (Lomond to Scottsdale), and Stoer Rd. (Lomond to Scottsdale). Antic...

Avalon Rd. Resurfacing Starts Week of July 13

The week of July 13, a contractor (Burton Scott) will start resurfacing Avalon Rd. between Fernway Rd. and Van Aken Blvd. Anticipated duration is four weeks (weather permitting).

The general scope of work includes:

Step 1: Removal of existing asphalt paveme...

Nature Center Closes Stearns Trail

The Nature Center at Shake Lakes is moving forward with the Stearns Trail capital improvements project. The trail will close on Monday, May 11 through the end of October. Improvements will include replacing the two larger bridges that cross the Doan Brook...

CCBH Annual Storm Sewer Outfall Inspections

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) annually inspects and collects samples from storm sewer outfalls in 52 communities in Cuyahoga County, including in Shaker Heights. This year, inspections will start in mid-May weather permitting. Please note:

• CCB...

NEORSD Project on Lee Rd.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) will start phase one of a sewer project on Lee Rd., north of Van Aken Blvd., on Thursday, May 14. Anticipated duration of phase one is a week.

Please note for phase one:

• Northbound traffic on Lee Rd. north...

Huntington Rd. Paving Starts Week of May 4

Updated April 28: The project will start the week of May 4.

Updated April 13: The project will start the week of April 20, due to a weather delay.

Posted April 3: The week of April 13, a contractor (Burton Scot) will start a repaving project on Huntington R...

Water Main Replacement: Avalon Rd.

Updated (March 24): Cleveland Water Department has rescinded its work-stop order. This project will start the week of March 30.

Updated (March 23): Cleveland Water Department has shut down all water main replacement projects until further notice.  ...

2020 Street Resurfacing

The City plans to begin its 2020 street resurfacing projects in April (weather permitting). 

This year, the following streets are scheduled to be resurfaced:

During the resurfacing process:

• There is no on-street parking permitted between 7 am and 7 ...

Gas Main Replacement: Warrensville Center Rd. & Mercer Area

(Updated June 30) This project is nearing completion. The section of Warrensvile Center Rd., between Farnsleigh Rd. to South Woodland Rd., is in the restoration phase. Crews are connecting residents to the new gas mains on Warrensville Center Rd. between ...

Gas Main Replacement: Shaker Blvd. Eastbound

In February, Dominion Energy Ohio will start a gas main replacement project on Shaker Blvd. (eastbound) between Coventry Rd. and West Park Blvd. Project duration is six weeks (weather permitting). Motorists should anticipate delays. 

Please note:

• H...

First Energy Line Clearance Work

Davey Tree, a contractor for First Energy, will be performing line clearance work throughout the City in 2020. Line clearance involves pruning tree branches along power lines. The majority of the work is in residential back yards. Davey Tree will leave do...

Northeast Quadrant Sewer Program

Since 2018, the City has been working on sewers in the Mercer neighborhood, specifically on streets in the area between Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Boulevard, Sulgrave Road and Fairmount Boulevard.The general scope of work includes inspecting sewer m...

Ongoing Dam Work: Horseshoe Lake

Updated Spring 2020: The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, which has committed $9 million to this project, is now working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to finalize the design for the Horseshoe Lake dam/spillway and develop a timeline...

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...

Video: Shaker is the Place

Learn more about the people, places, and community events that make Shaker Heights so special. 

Watch Shaker is the Place

Construction Zone

Visit Construction Zone to learn about projects impacting public infrastructure (e. g. streets, utilities, etc.) and City facilities.