First racially integrated neighborhood is being uncovered by Summit Metro Parks
Summit Metro Parks is in the process of nominating the site of the area’s first racially integrated neighborhood — the former Wheelock Cuyahoga Acres (WCA) — to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now part of Summit Metro Park’s Cascade Valley Metro Park, WCA was the only known Black rural community in Summit County and one of only a few in Ohio.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Highland Square packs nightlife, popular events into a single square mile
Central Akron neighborhood is also home to more than 7,600 residents.
Firestone Park, Akron’s historic and walkable gem, still shines
Nestled just south of downtown, this neighborhood blends rubber roots, community pride and small-town charm.
Merriman Valley serves as ‘gateway’ to nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Hugging Akron’s northern border, this neighborhood simply known as the ‘The Valley’ blends commerce, community and natural resources.
