Parma, Ohio
Population: 85,655
Located in Cuyahoga County
Welcome to Parma, Ohio, the ninth largest city in the state. This beautiful Midwestern community is an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland. The earliest settlers date back to 1816, however, the city experienced the biggest growth spurt shortly after World War II, as many families made the move southwest from Cleveland. Along with the population growth came a boom in industry and businesses. Today Parma is home to small and large businesses alike. The Parma Parks and Recreation department certainly know what it takes to keep a city like Parma on the cutting edge of sports, fitness and just plain fun. Complete with twenty-two outdoor parks, kids and adults alike will enjoy picnicking and playing. Beautiful softball and baseball diamonds, exercise courses and a pristine eighteen-hole golf course are all available for the residents of Parma. Four outdoor swimming pools and an indoor ice rink add to the long list of amenities offered by this spectacular city. The Big Creek Reservation is part of the Cleveland Metropark system and runs right through Parma. The highlight of this bountiful acreage of property is no doubt, Lake Isaac. This lake serves as a waterfowl refuge and at times can be heavily populated by migrant waterfowl. The surrounding land serves as a wildlife sanctuary home to fox, mink, deer and many others. The Big Creek Reservation is friendly to all members of the family filled with sledding hills, hiking trails and even a serene fishing hole or two. Those who are physically challenged will be quite comfortable among the amenities of Big Creek. Parma also offers a touch of history. Be sure to stop by the Stearns Homestead and the Gibbs House. Sponsored by the Parma Area Historical Society, you will find several early Americana demonstrations, a country store, and even a plant sale, all in addition to touring these "turn of the century homes". The younger folks will enjoy feeding the animals at the petting farm. Parma enjoys close proximity to Cleveland. Named one of the ten safest and most culturally fascinating cities to visit in the country by Travel Smart (January, 2004), Cleveland has so much to offer its residents. Enjoying a lengthy list of things to see and do, Cleveland has something for everyone. Sports fans enjoy the Indians, Cavaliers, the Browns and the Rockers. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is right here in Cleveland and is filled with many exciting artifacts relating to the music industry. The Science Museum, the Children's Museum, and the African American Museum are just a few of the museums that grace this ever-popular city. There is plenty of real estate available for those looking to re-locate to the city of Parma. There are many high-rise apartment complexes to choose from as well as an increasing number of condominiums. A nice variety of single-family homes are currently on the market. An elegant, two story home with four bedrooms and one bathroom, with over 1,300 square feet of living space would be about $117,000. A newer, spacious home with three bedrooms, two bathroom sprawled out on over 2,000 square feet of living space would be in the range of $269,000. As you can see, Parma is an excellent choice for living just outside the Cleveland area. One can certainly enjoy the big city lifestyle without the big city hassle. Come check out Parma, stroll their residential streets filled with character and beauty. In the course of a shopping trip around town, you will certainly sense the community pride that exhibits in Parma.
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