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1. Are there fees for usage, classes, programs, leagues?

Yes. The fees help to cover the costs of the programs. Priority goes to the Cleveland Heights resident. Fees are generally divided into categories. Some may be differentiate between resident with an recreation ID card and a non resident. Others might have the recreation pass holder, the recreation ID card holder and the non-resident. You will need to look at the specific class, program or league you are interested in to see the attached fee. Please review our brochure for the specific fees attached to the class or program that interests you.

2. Can I get a membership at the Community Center?

• I live in Cleveland Heights? Yes
• I work in Cleveland Heights? Yes
• I own a business in Cleveland Heights? Yes
• I own property in Cleveland Heights but do not live in Cleveland Heights? No

3. Do you have to be a resident of Cleveland Heights to use the Parks/Community Center?

Cleveland Heights residents have the priority use of our parks and facilities. Non-residents have limited access. Our outdoor parks and playgrounds are open to the general public (residents and non-residents). The facilities within the parks i.e. picnic shelter, tennis courts, basketball courts, ballfields and Multi-sports fields and the skate park require residents to have current Recreational ID card. Residents with a current Recreation ID card can bring guests, but the number is limited and depends on the facility and usage. Our Community Center was built and is supported by taxes paid by residents and is primarily for use by residents. Some programs are open to the non residents as well, with a higher rate structure. Our outdoor Cumberland Pool is open to Cleveland Heights residents only, as are the indoor swimming programs at Heights High. Residents use these facilities by first purchasing a Recreation ID card. ID cards are purchased at the Community Center and are valid for one year from the date of purchase and must be renewed each year.

4. Does Cleveland Heights have a dog park?

Cleveland Heights residents are welcome to use South Euclid's Dog Park in their Quarry park. For more information please visit the South Euclid Fido website.

5. Forest Hill Park was given to Cleveland Heights and East Cleveland by John D. Rockefeller. Why can't East Cleveland residents use the facilities on the Cleveland Heights portion of the park?

Each City is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and usage policies for its portion of the Park, and bears the costs thereof. The Cities are entitled to limit usage to those whose taxes fund those facilities.

6. I am a resident and pay taxes. Why do I have to pay user fees also?

The taxes cover the cost of paying for the facilities and their upkeep. The fees are necessary to cover the program costs - staff, materials, etc.

7. Scholarships are available for Cleveland Heights residents. Why are they not available for University Heights residents - we pay property taxes also?

The City facilities are supported by income taxes and tax levy payments by Cleveland Heights residents only. The property taxes support the school system and not the individual Cities of Cleveland Heights or University Heights.

8. Why are there not more evening open gym times at the Community Center?

Mid-October through early March feature our youth basketball programs, which are extremely popular and a Community staple. Evening practices and Saturday games are necessary. We do provide as much open gym time as we can.

9. What do I need to do to register for programs and/or become a member?

To see a complete offering of programs, please browse our website or review our current brochure.  Registration for programming takes place at the Community Center or online.  Some programs will allow you to register over the phone with a VISA or MasterCard if you are already in our database and have a current Recreation ID.  Some programs will require you to register in person, or mail in your completed registration or online.  Please refer to our brochure for specific program information.  If you are a resident, some programs will require you to obtain a Recreation ID card, while others it will be to your advantage.

Note: we are currently in the process of developing our online registration platform which we anticipate going live very soon.

10. What facilities do you have?

We're glad you asked! Cleveland Heights has a lot to offer and an extensive list. Please check below and click on the links for more detail on each area.

• Outdoor Parks - Barbara H. Boyd Park; Cain Park; Cumberland; Denison and Forest Hill.
• Playgrounds at Barbara H. Boyd Park; Cain Park; Cumberland; Denison; Euclid Tot Lot (Turtle Park); Forest Hill and Kenilworth
• One Senior Activity Center, general recreation programs, meeting rooms and rental spaces, concession stand, all purpose pathway, grass recreation area and a nearby nature trail.
• Ballfields at Cumberland, Denison and Forest Hill parks.
• Multi-sports fields at all of the outdoor parks.
• Indoor basketball courts are located in the Community Center.
• Tennis courts are located at Cain, Denison and Forest Hill.
• Picnic Shelters are located at Barbara H. Boyd Park, Cumberland, Denison and Forest Hill.
• All purpose pathways are located at Cain, Cumberland, Denison and Forest Hill
• The Skate Park is located in Cain Park near the tennis courts.
• Our sledding hill is located on the south end of Cain Park off of South Taylor Road and Superior.
• Cleveland Heights residents are welcome to use South Euclid's Dog Park in their Quarry Park.
• Our outdoor Theater and Art Gallery is located in Cain Park.
• Swimming Pools - we have our Cumberland Pool which is an outdoor pool. During the off season we have some availability with the Heights High School indoor pool.
• Veteran's Memorial- Cleveland Heights has a Veteran's Memorial in Cumberland Park located at the corner of Mayfield and Cumberland Roads. The memorial honors Cleveland Heights veterans who served in World War II, and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts.

11. Where is the Parks and Recreation Department located?

The Cleveland Heights Community Center is located at 1 Monticello Boulevard at the corner of Monticello Boulevard and Mayfield Road. The Community Center is home to 2 ice rinks, 2 basketball courts, fitness center, indoor 4-lane track and the Cleveland Heights Senior Activity Center.