Heintz Hillcrest Park is the 2026 Akron Parks Challenge winner
Heintz Hillcrest Park is the winner of the 2026 Akron Parks Challenge, Mayor Shammas Malik announced during his State of the City address on Tuesday. The park will receive $150,000 from the City of Akron that will be used to improve the facility. Akron Parks Collaborative and the group of applicants who submitted on behalf of Heintz Hillcrest Park will discuss, prioritize and implement the park improvements.
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.
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Asian immigrants, among others, halted a population decline and now a new North High School is on the way.
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Neighborhood is home to 3,000 residents and Akron’s largest body of water.
Cascade Valley community identity shaped by its history and potential
Central Akron area connects to downtown, seven other neighborhoods and was home to a prominent jazz scene in the early 1900s.