Welcome to Cuyahoga Falls

The unofficial guide to living, eating, and thriving in the Falls — no politics, no spin, just the good stuff.

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Eat & Drink

Restaurants & Bars

Curated local favorites. Click any card for address, hours, and more. No chains.

Steakhouse & American
Falls Approved
Arnie's West Branch Steak House
Steakhouse — Ravenna, OH
A regional institution for over 35 years. Famous for steaks and seafood. Worth every mile of the drive.
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Arnie's West Branch
L5343 State Rte 14, Ravenna, OH 44266
HTue–Sat 4–9 PM
NNo reservations — parties of 6–10 accepted
Website
Falls Approved
Hartville Kitchen
American — Hartville, OH
From scratch since 1966. Real mashed potatoes, hand-cut meats, 21 pies baked fresh daily.
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Hartville Kitchen
L1015 Edison St NW, Hartville, OH 44632
HMon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11 AM–8 PM
NBreakfast buffet Fri & Sat 7–10 AM
Website
Falls Approved
Big Eue's BBQ
BBQ — Cuyahoga Falls
Slow-smoked hardwood BBQ. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, mac & cheese. The smoke does the talking.
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Big Eue's BBQ
L1730 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HTue–Sat 11 AM–9 PM
NDine-in, takeout & catering available
Website
Italian
Falls Approved
Dontino's Italian Restaurant
Italian — North Akron
An Akron tradition since 1930. Family owned. The red-sauce spot that earns regulars for life.
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Dontino's
L555 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, OH 44310
HMon–Sat 11:30 AM–9 PM
NFull bar · Outdoor seating · Family owned since 1930
Website
Pizza
Falls Approved
Rocco's Pizza
Pizza — Cuyahoga Falls
Open since 1953. A CF pizza institution. Two locations — Portage Trail and Graham Rd in Stow.
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Rocco's Pizza
L1053 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
HSun–Thu 11 AM–10 PM · Fri & Sat 11 AM–11 PM
NAlso: 973 Graham Rd, Stow · (330) 920-1111
Website
Falls Approved
Athena's Pizza
Pizza / Gyros — Cuyahoga Falls
Mom & pop shop. Fresh dough daily. Famous pierogi pizza, gyros, fried chicken. Near Blossom.
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Athena's Pizza
L4037 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HTue–Thu 11–8 · Fri 11–10 · Sat 12–10 · Sun 12–8 · Mon closed
Website
Falls Approved
Lucci's Place
NY Style Pizza — Kent, OH
Voted Best Pizza in Portage County. Award-winning New York style. Fresh dough daily.
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Lucci's Place
L405 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240
HMon–Sun 4–9 PM
NVoted Best Pizza in Portage County — Plain Dealer
Website
International
Falls Approved
Chen's Garden
Chinese — Cuyahoga Falls
No MSG. Trusted by CF residents for years. Fast delivery. Best egg rolls in the Falls.
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Chen's Garden
L2047 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HTue–Thu 11–9:30 · Fri–Sat 11–10:30
NNo MSG · 100% vegetable oil
Website
Falls Approved
Seoul Garden
Korean — Cuyahoga Falls
Authentic Korean in CF. Bibimbap, bulgogi, japchae, Korean BBQ. Fresh, made-to-order.
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Seoul Garden
L2559 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HMon–Fri 11:30–3 & 3:30–9 · Sat 12–3 & 3:30–9 · Sun closed
Falls Approved
El Meson
Mexican — Cuyahoga Falls
Fresh ingredients daily. Great margaritas, open patio with garage doors. Best tacos in the Falls.
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El Meson
L657 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
HMon–Thu 11–10 · Fri–Sat 11–10:30 · Sun 11–9
NFull bar · Patio seating
Website
Falls Approved
Das Schnitzel Haus
German — Parma, OH
Authentic Bavarian — schnitzel, spaetzle, wurst, German draft beer. Worth the drive north.
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Das Schnitzel Haus
L5728 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129
HMon–Thu 11–9:30 · Fri 11–10:30 · Sat 12–10:30
NGerman draft beers · Covered beer garden
Website
Bakeries & Sweets
Falls Approved
Pallotta's Pastries
Bakery — Cuyahoga Falls
Four generations of from-scratch baking. One of the last true scratch bakeries in the Akron area.
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Pallotta's Pastries
L2120 Byrd Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HTue 8–2 · Wed–Fri 8–4 · Sat 6:30–2
Falls Approved
Pav's Creamery
Ice Cream — Cuyahoga Falls
A northeast Ohio summer institution. Long lines in season for very good reason.
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Pav's Creamery
L2162 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
HDaily 12–9 PM (seasonal)
Falls Approved
Country Maid Ice Cream
Ice Cream — Richfield, OH
Housemade ice cream and locally grown fruit for over 70 years. Apple barn and orchard on-site.
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Country Maid Ice Cream
L3252 W Streetsboro Rd, Richfield, OH 44286
HDaily 12–9 PM (seasonal)
Website
Worth the Drive
Falls Approved
Amish Door
Amish / American — Wilmot, OH
About an hour south. Massive portions of honest Amish cooking. Go hungry. Bring your stretchy pants.
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Amish Door
L1210 Winesburg St, Wilmot, OH 44689
HMon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM
NRestaurant, inn & gift shop · About 1 hr from CF
Website
Arts, Culture & Attractions

Explore the Region

CF is perfectly positioned for world-class attractions in every direction.

Outdoors
Gorge Metro Park
CF — Free
The gorge trails along the Cuyahoga River are genuinely stunning — one of the best hikes in NE Ohio.
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Gorge Metro Park
L1000 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
NFree · Dogs welcome on leash · Year-round
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
20 min from CF · Free
Brandywine Falls, the towpath trail, Beaver Marsh — world-class outdoor recreation right next door.
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CVNP
NFree · 125+ miles of trails · Year-round
NPS Website
Silver Springs Waterpark
CF — Seasonal
CF's own waterpark — a summer staple for Falls families. Slides, pools, lazy river.
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Silver Springs Waterpark
L1769 Bailey Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
NSeasonal — Memorial Day through Labor Day
Museums & Landmarks
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland — 30 min
One of the most iconic museums in America. A bucket list stop for anyone in northeast Ohio.
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Rock Hall
L1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44114
Website
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Canton — 30 min south
Incredible facility. Football fan or not, the history is worth seeing.
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Pro Football HOF
L2121 George Halas Dr NW, Canton, OH 44708
Website
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Akron — minutes away
The Goodyear founder's 65-room Tudor mansion and stunning English gardens. Right next door.
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Stan Hywet
L714 N Portage Path, Akron, OH 44303
Website
Hale Farm & Village
Bath Township — minutes away
Living history museum set in the 1800s. Practically in CF's backyard. Great for families.
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Hale Farm & Village
L2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OH 44210
Website
Great Lakes Science Center
Cleveland — 30 min
NASA Glenn exhibits, IMAX, Cleveland waterfront. Great day out for families.
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Great Lakes Science Center
L601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114
Website
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland — 30 min · Free
Free admission to one of the top art museums in the country. No excuses not to go.
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Cleveland Museum of Art
L11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
NGeneral admission is always free
Website
Zoos
Akron Zoo
Akron — 15 min from CF
The closest zoo to CF. Solid regional zoo with great family atmosphere.
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Akron Zoo
L500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307
Website
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Cleveland — 30 min
One of the Midwest's best zoos. Rain Forest building alone is worth the trip.
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
L3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Website
Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh — 90 min
Worth combining with a Pittsburgh day trip. Excellent aquarium on site.
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Pittsburgh Zoo
L7370 Baker St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Website
Entertainment
Steels Lanes
Bowling — Cuyahoga Falls
CF's own bowling alley — a local institution. The kind of place that makes you remember why bowling is fun.
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Steels Lanes
L1595 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Scene 75 — Akron
Entertainment Complex
Go-karts, arcade, mini golf, laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, food. An entire evening in one building.
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Scene 75 Akron
L6767 Football Dr, Akron, OH 44312
Website
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Spring–Fall · Family
Seasonal train rides through the national park. Special holiday trains in fall and winter.
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Education

Schools

Private and parochial school options for families in and around Cuyahoga Falls.

High Schools
High School — Stow, OH
Walsh Jesuit High School
Co-ed Jesuit college prep. Strong academics, athletics, and service tradition. Premier private HS in NE Ohio.
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Walsh Jesuit
L4550 Wyoga Lake Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
GGrades 9–12 · Co-ed · Jesuit Catholic
Website
High School — Cuyahoga Falls
CVCA
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. Christian college-prep right in CF. Strong academics and athletics.
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CVCA
L4687 Wyoga Lake Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
GGrades K–12 · Co-ed · Christian
Website
High School — Akron, OH
St. Vincent-St. Mary
Historic Catholic HS in Akron. LeBron James's alma mater. Strong academics, arts, athletics.
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STVM
L15 N Maple St, Akron, OH 44302
GGrades 9–12 · Co-ed · Catholic
Website
High School — Akron, OH
Archbishop Hoban
Catholic co-ed HS. Strong academics and one of Ohio's premier football programs.
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Archbishop Hoban
L1 Hoban Dr, Akron, OH 44306
GGrades 9–12 · Co-ed · Catholic
Website
Elementary & Middle Schools
K–8 — Cuyahoga Falls
Holy Family School
Catholic elementary and middle school in CF. Faith-based education with a tight-knit community feel.
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Holy Family School
L2121 4th St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
GGrades K–8 · Catholic
K–8 — Akron
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic school in Akron. Solid academic foundation with faith-centered values.
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IHM
L2601 13th St, Akron, OH 44319
GGrades K–8 · Catholic
K–8 — Akron
Redeemer Lutheran School
Lutheran school offering faith-integrated education in a nurturing environment close to CF.
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Redeemer Lutheran
GGrades K–8 · Lutheran · Akron
Just Moved In?

New Resident Checklist

The stuff nobody tells you when you move to CF. Check the box when done — links take you directly where you need to go.

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Healthcare

Hospitals & Urgent Care

Know where to go before you need it. Tap any card for contact info.

Full-Service — Akron
Summa Health — Akron City Hospital
The primary hospital for most CF residents. Level I Trauma Center. Emergency, cardiac, cancer care.
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Summa Health System
L525 E Market St, Akron, OH 44304
Website
Children's — Akron
Akron Children's Hospital
One of the nation's top children's hospitals. The go-to for pediatric care in northeast Ohio.
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Akron Children's Hospital
LOne Perkins Square, Akron, OH 44308
Website
Full-Service — Akron
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Full-service hospital with Cleveland Clinic resources. Strong cardiac and surgical programs.
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Cleveland Clinic Akron General
L1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH 44307
Website
Orthopedic Specialty — Akron
Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
NE Ohio's leading orthopedic hospital. Sports medicine, joint replacement, spine — without the ER wait.
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Crystal Clinic
L444 N Main St, Akron, OH 44310
Website

Urgent Care Options

For non-emergency needs, urgent care is faster and cheaper than the ER. Summa Health, Cleveland Clinic Express Care, and Concentra locations serve the CF/Akron corridor.

Home & Auto Services

Services You Can Trust

Vetted local service providers. Tap any card for address, phone, and hours.

Auto
Falls Approved
G&R Auto Care
Auto Repair — Cuyahoga Falls
ASE certified, 30+ years experience. Honest, fair, and trustworthy. The kind of shop you recommend to family.
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G&R Auto Care
L807 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
HMon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM
Website
Falls Approved
Leipold Tire
Tires / Auto — Cuyahoga Falls
Three generations of CF families trust Leipold. Honest and fair for over 30 years. Goodyear dealer.
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Leipold Tire
L1808 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HMon–Fri 9–6 · Sat 9–12
NGoodyear dealer · Tires, brakes, alignment
Website
Home Services
Falls Approved
Barberton Tree Service
Tree Service — Serving CF Area
Doing things right since 1971. 60-mile service radius. Zero-waste policy. 24/7 emergency service.
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Barberton Tree Service
L635 Norton Ave, Barberton, OH 44203
H24/7 emergency service · In business since 1971
Falls Approved
Pioneer Basement Solutions
Waterproofing — NE Ohio
Serving NE Ohio since 1979. Basements are notorious here — Pioneer has the fixes and free lifetime warranties.
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Pioneer Basement Solutions
HMon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Free estimates
N40+ years in NE Ohio · Free lifetime warranties
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Specialty
Falls Approved
Iron Ink Tattoo
Tattoo — Cuyahoga Falls
5-artist shop in CF. Full custom work, all styles. Call or text to book your appointment.
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Iron Ink Tattoo
L2695 N Haven Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
N5 artists · All styles · Call or text to book
Insurance
Featured Advertiser

ZM Insurance Group

Your local independent insurance broker — serving Cuyahoga Falls and all of northeast Ohio. Independent means ZM works for you, not the insurance company.

Products: Life · Health · Auto · Home & Renters · Business · Medicare Supplements

Whether you're a newcomer setting up your household or a lifer overdue for a policy review — ZM Insurance Group is the call.

zminsurancegroup@gmail.com
Fitness

Gyms & Fitness

From big-box to boutique — find your spot to train in the Falls.

CF RecPlex / Natatorium
City Recreation Facility
CF's own rec facility — pool, gym, fitness classes, rec programs. City-owned. Membership is a solid value.
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CF RecPlex
L2310 Second St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
NPool, gym, classes, rec programs · City-owned
Planet Fitness
Gym — Cuyahoga Falls
Low-cost 24-hour option in CF. Does the job if you just need iron and cardio machines.
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Planet Fitness
NMultiple CF area locations · Open 24 hours
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Pet Owners

Pet Services

The Falls is a good place to have a dog. Here's where to take care of them.

Falls Approved
Cuyahoga Falls Veterinary Clinic
Full-Service Vet — CF
Surgery, diagnostics, dental, laser therapy, boarding. Compassionate care from Dr. Gates and team.
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CF Veterinary Clinic
L3305 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
HMon–Tue & Thu 8–6 · Wed & Fri 8–5 · Sat 8:30–12 · Sun closed
Website
Falls Approved
Smoochi Poochi
Pet Grooming — Cuyahoga Falls
One-on-one grooming with private rooms. No crate time. Gentle, patient groomers for dogs and cats.
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Smoochi Poochi
L3440 Bailey Rd #8, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
HMon–Sat by appointment
NPrivate rooms · No crate time
What's Happening

Events Calendar

Curated events in and around Cuyahoga Falls. No politics, no activism — just things worth doing.

Blossom Music Center
Year-Round · Music
The summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra — one of the best outdoor venues in the country. CF's crown jewel.
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Blossom Music Center
L1145 W Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
NCleveland Orchestra summer home · Major touring acts · Season May–Sept
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CVNP Seasonal Programming
Year-Round · Outdoors
The national park runs events, ranger programs, and seasonal activities. All free or very low cost.
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CVNP Events
NHiking events, photography walks, Brandywine Falls tours, ranger programs
NMost events free · Check the NPS calendar for dates
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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Spring–Fall · Family
Seasonal train rides through the national park. Special holiday trains in fall and winter.
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CVSR
NMultiple boarding stations · Seasonal schedule · Holiday trains
Website
Local & Pro Sports

Sports in the Falls

CF is Browns country. Cleveland sports run deep here — plus solid local school athletics.

Professional Teams
Cleveland Browns
NFL · Cleveland — 30 min
This is Browns country, full stop. Huntington Bank Field on the lakefront.
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Cleveland Browns
LHuntington Bank Field, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland
Tickets
Cleveland Guardians
MLB · Cleveland — 30 min
Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland. Summer nights at the ballpark don't get better.
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Cleveland Guardians
LProgressive Field, 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland
Tickets
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA · Cleveland — 30 min
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Championship pedigree.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
LRocket Mortgage FieldHouse, 1 Center Court, Cleveland
Tickets
Akron RubberDucks
Double-A Baseball · Akron
Guardians affiliate at Canal Park. Affordable, fun, family-friendly minor league baseball.
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Akron RubberDucks
LCanal Park, 300 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
Tickets
Local School Athletics
Walsh Jesuit Warriors
Stow, OH
Consistently strong across multiple sports. Football and basketball programs draw real attention.
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Walsh Jesuit Warriors
NStrong programs in football, basketball, baseball, soccer
Athletics
CVCA Royals
Cuyahoga Falls
Right in CF — strong programs across the board. A community staple in every sport.
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CVCA Royals
NDivision III powerhouse · Located right in CF
Athletics
STVM Fighting Irish
Akron
Basketball royalty in Ohio. LeBron's alma mater still draws eyes. Football is no slouch either.
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St. Vincent-St. Mary
NState championship tradition in basketball
Athletics
Archbishop Hoban Knights
Akron
One of the premier football programs in Ohio. Hoban football nights in Akron are an event.
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Archbishop Hoban Knights
NMultiple state football championships
Athletics
Housing Market

Find Your Home in the Falls

Current market data and live listings. CF remains one of the best value markets in northeast Ohio.

$189K
Median Sale Price
$118
Avg Price / Sq Ft
28
Avg Days on Market
51,000+
City Population

Market data is approximate and updated quarterly. Source: Summit County Auditor / Zillow Research. Always consult a licensed real estate professional.

Browse Current Listings

Live home listings in Cuyahoga Falls, OH — updated in real time on Zillow.

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Get Out of Town

Day Trips from the Falls

CF is perfectly positioned. A lot of great is within easy driving distance.

Cleveland
30 minutes north
Rock Hall, West Side Market, Browns, Guardians, Cavs, world-class dining, the lakefront.
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Cleveland — 30 min
NRock Hall · West Side Market · Cleveland Museum of Art (free) · E 4th Street dining · Lake Erie waterfront
Cedar Point
1 hour northwest
The Roller Coaster Capital of the World. On Lake Erie. A summer rite of passage for northeast Ohio.
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Cedar Point
L1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
NSeasonal · Buy tickets online for best prices
Website
Youngstown
45 minutes east
Rust Belt character, serious food scene, and a city on the rise.
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Youngstown — 45 min
NDowntown dining scene · Covelli Centre events · YSU · Mill Creek Park
Put-in-Bay
1.5 hours via ferry
Lake Erie island life. Ferry from Sandusky. Beautiful, fun, uniquely Ohio.
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Put-in-Bay
NFerry from Sandusky or Port Clinton · Seasonal · Golf carts for island transport
Website
Pittsburgh
Under 2 hours southeast
One of America's most underrated cities. The Strip District, incredible food, beautiful bridges.
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Pittsburgh — Under 2 hrs
NStrip District markets · PNC Park · Carnegie Museums · Mount Washington overlook
Hocking Hills
2.5 hours south
Waterfalls, gorges, caves. Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave are worth every mile.
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Hocking Hills State Park
L19852 OH-664, Logan, OH 43138
NOld Man's Cave · Ash Cave · Cantwell Cliffs · Cedar Falls · Plan a full day
Website
Economy

Major Employers

The employment landscape around Cuyahoga Falls — useful context for anyone relocating for work.

Healthcare
Largest Regional Sector
Healthcare is the dominant employer in the CF/Akron metro. Multiple major systems operate here.
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Healthcare Employers
NSumma Health System
NAkron Children's Hospital
NCleveland Clinic Akron General
Manufacturing & Industry
Akron — Polymer Capital of the World
CF and Akron have deep manufacturing roots. Rubber and polymer industries remain core to the economy.
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Manufacturing Employers
NGoodyear Tire & Rubber — Akron HQ
NBridgestone Americas — Akron
NStrong CF precision manufacturing base
Corporate & Education
Regional Anchors
Several major corporate and educational institutions anchor the regional job market.
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Corporate & Education
NFirstEnergy Corp — Akron HQ
NUniversity of Akron
NSumma Health (system-wide)
Straight Answers

Ask a Local

The questions newcomers always ask. Answered honestly — no spin.

CF is a mid-sized Ohio city — it has safe neighborhoods and areas you'd rather avoid, like anywhere else. The west side and areas near the gorge and riverwalk tend to be quiet and family-friendly. Do your homework using the safety data on this site before buying or renting. Overall, CF is considered safer than many comparable Ohio cities its size.
The areas west of Route 8 toward the Bath Township line tend to be quiet, well-maintained, and popular with families. The neighborhoods near CVCA and the Silver Springs area also have a strong family feel. Use the crime and safety data on this site to compare specific streets before committing.
Arnie's West Branch for a proper steak night. Rocco's or Athena's when the pizza mood strikes. Chen's Garden for reliable Chinese. Das Schnitzel Haus when you want something nobody else does. El Meson for margaritas and solid Mexican. Hartville Kitchen when you want a meal that reminds you why scratch cooking exists.
Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Electric has operated since the early 1900s — one of Ohio's municipal electric utilities. The city owns and operates its own distribution system, which historically has meant stable rates and local control. When your power goes out, you call CF directly — not a regional utility.
Real talk: northeast Ohio winters are serious. CF sits inland but close enough to Lake Erie to catch lake effect snow events. January and February can see multiple significant snow events. The gorge valley creates its own microclimate that can differ from Akron proper. Get good tires, learn the snow emergency level system, and keep your driveway clear — the neighbors notice.
Yes. CF offers more house for the money than most Cleveland suburbs, with shorter commutes to Akron than many alternatives. Private and parochial school options are strong. Access to outdoor recreation through the gorge and CVNP is genuinely exceptional. It's one of northeast Ohio's underrated places to plant roots.
Hike the gorge. Drive to Blossom for a show. Catch a RubberDucks game in Akron. Hit Cedar Point in the summer. Day-trip to Cleveland for a Browns or Guardians game. Explore CVNP year-round. There's more to do within 45 minutes of CF than most people realize when they first move here.
City Services

Trash & Recycling Schedule

Pickup day depends on where you live in CF. Tap your zone for the full schedule.

Zone A — North CF
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Zone A — North CF
TTrash: Monday
RRecycling: Every other Monday
BBulk: Announced each spring & fall
Zone B — Central CF
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Zone B — Central CF
TTrash: Tuesday
RRecycling: Every other Tuesday
BBulk: Announced each spring & fall
Zone C — East Side
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Zone C — East Side
TTrash: Wednesday
RRecycling: Every other Wednesday
BBulk: Announced each spring & fall
Zone D — West Side
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Zone D — West Side
TTrash: Thursday
RRecycling: Every other Thursday
BBulk: Announced each spring & fall
Zone E — South CF
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Zone E — South CF
TTrash: Friday
RRecycling: Every other Friday
BBulk: Announced each spring & fall

Zone assignments are approximate. Confirm your exact day with the City of Cuyahoga Falls Sanitation Department.

Bulk / Large Item Pickup

CF holds seasonal bulk pickup events where crews collect nearly anything — furniture, appliances, yard waste. Dates are announced in spring and fall.

Power Outages

Cuyahoga Falls operates its own municipal electric utility — not FirstEnergy. For outages: (330) 971-8080

Live Conditions

Weather in the Falls

Northeast Ohio weather is its own beast. Check before you leave the house.

Source: National Weather Service — Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Lake Effect Snow

CF sits in the snowbelt. Lake effect events can dump inches fast with little warning — especially November through February. Keep an eye on Summit County alerts.

Tornado Season

Spring through early summer brings tornado watches to northeast Ohio. Know your shelter plan. The city sounds sirens for watches and warnings.

Live Traffic & Roads

Roads & Construction

Real-time conditions on the highways connecting CF to Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown.

Your Key Corridors

  • Route 8 — CF's main spine, perpetually under construction
  • I-77 — Akron to Cleveland (30 min)
  • I-76 — Akron to Youngstown (45 min)
  • I-271 — Outer belt toward Cleveland
  • I-480 — Connecting corridor
  • SR-91 / SR-59 — Local CF arterials

Construction & Alerts

OHGO is Ohio's official real-time traffic and construction platform. Opens directly to the northeast Ohio corridor.

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Google Maps — Live traffic layer, Cuyahoga Falls OH

Local Gas Prices

Live crowd-sourced gas prices at stations in and around Cuyahoga Falls — updated in real time by GasBuddy.

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Public Safety Data

Neighborhood Safety

All data sourced from public records. Know your neighborhood before you move in.

FEMA Flood Zones

CF has flood-prone areas near the Cuyahoga River. Check before purchasing a home — insurance requirements vary by zone.

FEMA Flood Map

CF Fire Department

Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department operates multiple stations across the city. Response times vary by zone — ask your insurance agent about proximity when buying a home.

CF Fire Department
Summit County Snow Emergency Levels

Ohio uses a 3-level snow emergency system. New to Ohio? Understand this before your first winter.

1

Caution

Roads are hazardous. Drive carefully. Unnecessary travel is discouraged.

2

Emergency

Roads are hazardous. Only necessary travel. Motorists urged to stay home.

3

State of Emergency

All travel banned except emergencies. Violators subject to arrest.