Introduction to Green, Ohio
Green, Ohio, in Summit county, is 9 miles S of Akron, Ohio and 39 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The city is part of the Akron metropolitan statistical area.
Green History
The area that is now known as Green used to be a part of Stark County. It was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1991. The reason behind its incorporation was that the residents feared their land might otherwise be annexed with other municipalities. They were even more apprehensive about the town being broken into pieces and annexed by several municipalities.
Green and Nearby Attractions
- Mayfair Country Club
- Camp Y Noah
- Singer Lake
- Nimisila Reservoir
- Lawrence County Museum
- Portage Lakes State Park
Things To Do In Green
Green has provisions for a varied range of activities. The Boettler and Greensburg Parks have several courts and athletic fields for a variety of sports. They also have facilities for picnics and walking trails. The city is home to a number of reservoirs and lakes which are suitable for relaxation. Green also has five golf courses.
Green Transportation
Domestic and international flights are available from the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport.
Green Higher Education
The Stark State College of Technology, Kent State University and the University of Akron are all nearby.