The city of Cleveland will consider adding the portion of Gordon Park that’s south of the Shoreway to the city’s long-term lakefront lease with the Cleveland Metroparks. The plan is set to be introduced Monday to City Council for consideration.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The city of Cleveland will consider adding the portion of Gordon Park that’s south of the Shoreway to the city’s long-term lakefront lease with the Cleveland Metroparks.Gordon Park is a city-owned park that was sliced in half by the construction of the Shoreway. The northern portion that runs along Lake Erie was part of a 2013 deal that saw the city lease its lakefront parks to the Metroparks for 99 years.
“There’s so much potential that can be realized,” said Councilman Anthony Hairston, whose Ward 10 includes Gordon Park. Hairston told cleveland.com that his goal is to make sure Gordon Park maintains its identity as a neighborhood park and doesn’t transform into a lakefront destination that fails to attract and serve nearby residents. Today, he said, the park is “heavily” used by neighborhood residents, who are often found there meeting with community groups, playing baseball or just taking in the scenic views.
Hairston noted ongoing struggles the city faces in maintaining its parks and other properties and how well the Metroparks has maintained and operated other city-owned lakefront properties, including Edgewater and Euclid Beach parks.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Bibblehead’ to be given to Cleveland Charge fansThe Cleveland Charge are giving away a bobblehead – or ‘Bibblehead’ - of Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb.
Read more »
Bert I. Gordon Dies: Monster Film Maestro Was 100Bert I. Gordon, who was given the nickname “Mr. B.I.G.” by 'Famous Monsters of Filmland' editor Forrest J. Ackerman, not just because it matched his initials but also because it matched the director’s favorite big-screen subject, has died at age 100
Read more »
Bert I. Gordon, Director of Cult (and Cheap) Sci-Fi Classics, Dies at 100His movies, including 'The Amazing Colossal Man,' 'Village of the Giants' and 'Earth vs. the Spider,' were known for their cheesy special effects.
Read more »
Bulls' Zach LaVine Appreciates Dunk Contest Bond With Aaron GordonZach LaVine and Aaron Gordon, who face each other Wednesday night, forever will be linked by epic slam dunk contest battles.
Read more »
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (March 9-12)Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse hosts the MAC Tournament and Blue October plays the Agora
Read more »