Introduction to Parma, Ohio
Parma is located in Cuyahoga County and is the largest suburb for the city of Cleveland. Parma is home to prominent offices of General Motors, Cox Cable Television and Union Carbide Research Center. In 2003 Parma received national attention for the transmission line failure which contributed to the well known Northeast Blackout of 2003.
History
The first settlers in the region were Benaiah Fay and his family. They migrated from the state of New York and named the city in tribute to Parma, New York which had been named after Parma, Italy. The city had an agricultural based economy during the 19th century. In 1924 it was incorporated as a village. The population experienced significant growth after World War II ended. A large portion of the new residents arrived from the Polish and Eastern European communities of nearby Cleveland.
Local and Nearby Attractions
- Hungarian Scout Festival
- Stearns Homestead Fall Festival
- Big Creek Reservation
- Stearns Homestead
- Gibbs House
- Dunham Tavern Museum
- Great Lakes Science Center
- NASA Glenn Research Center
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
- Ukrainian Museum Archives
- Parmatown Mall
- The Powerhouse
- Jacobs Field
- Parma Theatre
- Henninger House
Activities
The county features a large number of golf courses. Parma residents enjoy the numerous parks which provide opportunities for swimming, bicycle riding, ice skating as well as other outdoor activities. Nearby Cleveland offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the residents of Parma.
The nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers numerous scenic trails for hiking and bicycle riding. Interesting formations made from stone are located throughout the park. The numerous waterfalls, scenic rolling hills, steep ravines, wildlife and the river that flows through the park attract a vast amount of visitors to the park. Visitors enjoy the art exhibits, the special event railroad tours provided by the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad as well as outdoor concerts.
Higher Education
There are 15 colleges located in the county.
