Overview of Rocky River

Rocky River, Ohio, is an affluent community on the shores of Lake Erie just 20 minutes west of Cleveland. It has a population of approximately 20,000 and is in Cuyahoga County. Residents enjoy fishing and boating and getting involved with several of the many community organizations. Interstate 90 runs through town and many people find that Rocky River apartments for rent are the perfect place to make their home in the town and to travel easily around Ohio.

Living in Rocky River, OH

One of the first mentions of Rocky River in history is from 1764, when a British officer documented his travels from Fort Niagara, N.Y., to Detroit, Mich. It wasn't until 1807 that the area was founded as Rockford Township and began to develop farms and fruit orchards. Industrial workers from Cleveland soon sought out the area for relaxation and recreation, and the construction of an electric streetcar toward the end of the 19th century made it possible for people to move there and commute to Cleveland for work. Rocky River was incorporated as a village in 1903.

Today, people still enjoy making their home in Rocky River. It is a tight-knit community, with many family events. The Rocky River Civic Center offers an ice rink, adult fitness classes, and children's sports leagues. There are also many community organizations for people to join, such as a community choir, community garden, and several volunteer opportunities.

Rocky River Attractions and Special Events

During the spring and summer, Rocky River has a vacation feel, with easy access to Lake Erie. It is also just a ferry ride away from popular summer attractions such as Put-in-Bay, Ohio, and Kelleys Island. Residents take advantage of the city's nine parks and explore the Cowan Pottery Museum at the Rocky River Public Library.

Rocky River residents also find that apartments for rent in Rocky River make it easy to take day trips to the state's many attractions, which include the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and the Cincinnati Museum Center.

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