Jan 31, 2025 · There’s so much to see and do in the Rubber City! Catch a RubberDucks baseball game at Canal Park, experience exotic wildlife encounters at our award-winning Akron Zoo, hike at one of our gorgeous Summit Metro Parks or on a stretch of the historic Towpath Trail, and so much more! There's something for everyone in Akron. Come check us out!

Akron Cares is a program where customers can pledge an amount on their monthly utility bill that will help Akron residents struggling to pay their water, sewer and curb service bill. The contributions are tax deductible and are matched by the City dollar-for- dollar.

The City of Akron is dedicated to building density in our business communities thus providing walkable resources for our community members while building our local economy. There are currently 13 Neighborhood Business Districts (NBDs).

Its plenteous resources include City Parks, Perkins Woods pool, Miller South School, Akron Zoo, Odom Branch Library, Helen Arnold CLC, Akron Urban League, and is in close proximity to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, making it an ideal location to live, work, and open a business.

Aster Avenue, located in historic Firestone Park, has been a long-standing hub for local businesses. It was founded over 100 years ago to house and service Firestone rubber and tire factories. This district is home to many unique dining and shopping experiences.

If you want, well, pretty much anything, Akron's Wallhaven neighborhood is a good place to start looking. It's an area where retailers are expanding and opportunities are around every corner.

Akron, Ohio, Jan. 10, 2025 — Today, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik announced the City of Akron will extend hours at Summit Lake Community Center (380 W Crosier St.) beginning on Monday, Jan. 13 through Wednesday, Jan. 15 to provide a warming center for residents in need.

AFTER SCHOOL ART GRADES 1-3 and 4-8 After school art is offered in the Spring and Fall at Reservoir Park Community Center. In this intro level art class students will focus on design aspects of different art styles and media.

Our office is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable community for all residents of Akron. We believe that diversity is a strength, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness.

Surrounded by Summa Hospital, The University of Akron, and Goodyear World Headquarters, we have a diverse population that ranges from young families to past rubber company employees. Our Great Streets District focuses on one of the oldest intersections in the neighborhood.