Residents
Get Involved
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Downtown Green Team
The Downtown Green Team helps keep Downtown’s public spaces spruced-up and beautiful. Consisting of community volunteers, the group assists in various Downtown beautification efforts. Examples of Green Team initiatives include planting and pruning, trimming, painting, litter removal, infrastructure audits and more.
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Downtown Cleveland Residents
Downtown Cleveland residents (DCR) is a diverse group of volunteers who promote the shared vision of a safe, vibrant, and connected urban center. DCR’s mission is to foster education, communication, and collaboration among primary stakeholders in the downtown community: residents, businesses, institutions, and local governments.
Get Outside
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Lighthouse Park
Warehouse District
Commemorating Downtown Cleveland’s original lighthouse, this park features beautiful landscaping, seating, bench swings, and electrical hook-up for device charging and programming.
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Voinovich Bicentennial Park
North Coast Harbor
Sprawling views of the city skyline on one side and a panoramic view of the lake to the other side make this the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of Summer.
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Perk Plaza
Erieview District
With plenty of seating, shade and grass, Perk Plaza is a great place to sit and eat lunch, people watch, or play with your dog.
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Willard Park
Civic Center District
Marked by the iconic FREE stamp, Willard park is a wide-open green area perfect for tossing a ball or frisbee, playing with your dog, or laying down a blanket for a quiet picnic.
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Fort Huntington Park
Historic Warehouse District
A shady oasis on the edge of downtown, Fort Huntington Park is a great place for a little R&R.
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Public Square
Civic Center District
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, enjoy the splash pad (Summer), ice rink (Winter), a lush lawn with a natural amphitheater, the KeyBank walking promenade, a speakers terrace, Rebol Cafe and much more.
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Settlers Landing
Warehouse District
Settlers Landing is a scenic place to relax or enjoy recreation. Whether having a picnic, walking the dog, riding a bike, taking a stroll, or watching the sunset, this is Downtown Cleveland’s “backyard” for all to enjoy.
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Mall A
Civic Center District
The iconic Fountain of Eternal Life marks the center of Mall A. Grab a seat and people watch while relaxing to the gentle sounds of water from the fountain.
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Mall B
Civic Center District
A sloping, grassy park perfect for a sunny picnic, playing with your dog, or catching some lunchtime rays, along with an elevated overlook with skyline and lake views.
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Mall C
With vast green space, Mall C is perfect for getting your friends together for a pickup game of touch football, throwing the frisbee, laying out in the sun, or playing with your dog.
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Superior Hill Park
Historic Warehouse District
Home to the Burning River Community Garden, a scenic overlook, grassy hillside, and significant Cleveland history, Superior Hill is a recently refreshed public space along connecting the Warehouse District with Settlers Landing and the Cuyahoga River along W Superior Ave.
Get Fit
Resident Resources
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Call this all-purpose city number to report most issues you encounter, then your request will be sent to the appropriate department (Public Works Issues, Public Health, etc.)
Things like:
Sidewalk hazards
Infrastructure damage and dilapidation
ADA infrastructure damage
Construction debris
Scooter/E-bike pathway blockage
Snow removal
Ice/snow safety concerns
Continued street closures
Potholes
Illegal dumping
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Call 911 for immediate services, any general safety issues, and for issues when you’re not sure who to call.
Things like:
Injuries
Illegal activity
Traffic light outages
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Stay safe downtown by reporting city outages and other utility concerns.
Things like:
Single light outage
Street/Larger footprint outage
Utility work concerns
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Ambassadors provide a wide range of city services that keep our streets clean and safe (just like the name!)
Things like:
Homeless assistance
Walking escorts
Trash and litter
Street vandalism
Landscaping disrepair/vandalism
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Call your district manager with other issues or questions about your District.
The Flats
Jim Haviland
216.416.1970
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You can also call your councilperson with issues you encounter for both short-term and long-term issues.
Ward 3
Kerry McCormack
216.664.2691
Ward 5
Richard A. Starr
216.664.2309
Ward 7
Stephanie Howse
216.664.2908
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