Akron’s Little Cuyahoga River to see dam removals, riverbank restoration
A one-mile stretch of the Little Cuyahoga River in Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood will soon be improved by removing two low-head dams (dams designed to allow water to flow over the top) and restoring two damaged riverbank environment areas.

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.

