An original and well-preserved Goodyear-built Heights home, this English Cottage-style house constructed in 1920 features 3 bedrooms and 1 bath in a total of 1,282 sq. ft. The stucco exterior exudes lots of charm and much of the interior has been finished in contemporary colors. An updated kitchen...

Be sure to join us Tuesday, August 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at RESERVOIR PARK - it's time to celebrate our annual Community Night Out Against Crime! Every year, Goodyear Heights has one of the largest celebrations in the city, as people throughout Akron's many neighborhoods turn out to have fun, make...
On 09 July by Goodyear Heights in Events, History, National Register, NEWS, Places, Recreation, Surveys, Take Action No comments
Wednesday July 11 through Tuesday July 18 we are conducting Observational Surveys at Reservoir Park. We are looking for two people to stand/sit at the park and just note how many people are using the facilities and what areas are they using. This will allow us to better assess what things...
On 01 May by Goodyear Heights in Events, History, Landmarks, Neighbors, NEWS, Preservation, Programs, Walkability No comments
Want to get some exercise and learn about Goodyear Heights? We’ll be leading walks around historic Goodyear Heights on Saturday, May 5th, as part of the Jane’s Walk Program, founded to honor legendary urbanist Jane Jacobs. We are featuring two walks, one at 10:am and another at 1:00pm; there...

Under the direction of local artist Mac Love, Goodyear Heights residents came to Reservoir Park on April 7th and 8th to decorate some murals that will be installed in the park when the weather breaks. It was chilly—just in the upper 30s—but organizers were able to move some of the work inside to accommodate...

We know it’s been cold…but now is the time to Think Spring! The RIGHT Committee is now collecting Pre-Orders for our Annual Plant Sale. The pre-orders must be in by April 24. We will also offer a limited number of flats, hanging baskets and individual flowers and vegetables on a first-come-first serve...

Our Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held again at Reservoir Park on Saturday, March 31 at NOON, so be sure to plan ahead so you can be there! If you received the RIGHT Newsletter, note that the original date printed there was incorrect (we had to move the date forward a week, and it was already at...
METRO WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU…
If you use public transportation or know someone that does, you will want to attend one of Metro’s Public Outreach Meetings this spring. The transit authority will be re-organizing its bus routes, and they need you input. Most meetings include a formal presentation and...
On 05 March by Goodyear Heights in National Register, Neighbors, NEWS, Preservation, Take Action No comments
While we have been happy that the vast majority of Goodyear Heights residents have responded positively to the effort to have the neighborhood designated as a National Register Historic District, we still come across folks who did not attend one of last year’s series of RIGHT Committee meetings where...
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