North Ridgeville, OH

North Ridgeville was founded as a township in the early 1800s. It continued to grow and thrive as a township until the 1960s when it officially became the city of North Ridgeville.

The North Ridgeville Historical Society is the local history museum and it is located in the original town hall building, which is now registered as a historical landmark.

Locally-owned family restaurants and fine dining restaurants can both be found evenly dispersed around North Ridgeville, including a few in the small downtown area.

Nino's Fine Italian Cuisine, located on Center Ridge Road, offers both an intimate dining room and a spacious outdoor patio. While Nino's serves a multitude of amazing pasta dishes, what really sets them apart is their homemade sauces; they've become so popular, they are now being sold at several local grocery stores. Nino's also offers a wine and beer list to accompany both their lunch and dinner menus.

If you aren't in the mood for Italian, you can go to Fiesta Jalapeños Mexican Grill to enjoy some authentic Mexican Food. Also located on Center Ridge Road, Fiesta Jalapeños offers a full-service bar and extensive menu. They are best known for their homemade Guacamole and homemade Chile con Queso, both of which are made fresh daily.

If you're looking for some evening entertainment, you can head to the Bullfrog's Sports Cafe. They offer live bands and DJs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. With a full menu and over 30 beers on tap, locals flock to this well-stocked watering hole as the week winds down.

Ace's Grille is another hotspot for great food and live entertainment. Aces also offers live bands and DJs every weekend. In addition to their North Ridgeville location, Aces Grille also has a location in nearby Middleburg Heights.

Most people get around North Ridgeville with a personal vehicle. There are no public transportation options and there are no taxis companies in North Ridgeville. Car services such as Uber are not yet available in the area, though they can be found in Cleveland. There is free parking downtown and at all the shopping centers, which makes parking easy while shopping or eating out.

Although there are no major highway exits in North Ridgeville, residents are not far from State Route 90, the Turnpike, or State Route 10, which leads into State Route 480. The downtown area of North Ridgeville is pedestrian-friendly with plenty of sidewalks. There are no bike lanes, but the streets are relatively safe for riding, provided bicyclists are cautious of cars.

There are several large parks in North Ridgeville that provide services to residents and support the local sports program. Frontier Park, located on Mills Creek Lane, is where the North Ridgeville Football League plays their games. In addition to the football fields, this park also features a concession stand and a functioning restroom facility.

South Central Park is the largest park in North Ridgeville covering 30 acres. South Central Park offers picnic areas, a playground and a splash pad for families with young kids. There are also tennis courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts and even horseshoe pits for all residents to enjoy, but visitors have to provide their own sports equipment, as none is available for rental. For the aquatically inclined, there is a small lake within the park for fishing, and a fitness walking trail to get in some laps.

Shady Drive Complex has 13 baseball and softball fields and is where all the city league teams play. The park also has batting cages and picnic areas where the teams practice. Although the teams get priority, all residents are welcome to rent the batting cages to work on their swing.

Similar to the Shady Drive Complex, the North Ridgeville Soccer Complex has multiple soccer fields and caters to the North Ridgeville soccer leagues. Residents also have access to use these fields, provided they're not being used by the soccer league.

The cost of living in North Ridgeville is 6.2% higher than the average cost of living in the state of Ohio and 3.1% lower than the national average. The price of gasoline in North Ridgeville is just slightly lower than the national average.

On average, a one-bedroom apartment will cost approximately $488 a month in North Ridgeville. Several highways are accessible in North Ridgeville, and its close proximately to North Olmsted makes the RTA Park-n-Ride into Cleveland conveniently accessible.

There are many locally-owned shops throughout North Ridgeville, including several antique and collectible gift shops. Blue Barn Shops carries a wide variety of antiques, primitives, and vintage jewelry. They are well-known among collectors in the area for their impressive variety of primitive furniture. This is a frequent stop for people who traveling through the area "antiquing." For ladies who love to look chic, Curvy Consignments is a can't-miss source for the hottest styles in clothing. A consignment clothing store that caters specifically to plus-sized clothes, Curvy fills a niche in the neighborhood and has a loyal customer following among both in-town residents and visitors from surrounding areas. There are no farmers markets in North Ridgeville, but there are some private farm stands in the surrounding areas. For example, Fitch's Farm Market is just north of the area in Avon, and Red Wagon Farm is just south in Columbia Station. For everyday groceries, locals have their pick of a few larger chains, including Giant Eagle and Aldi, both located on Center Ridge Road. After-hours necessities can be picked up at convenience stores such as 7-11 or Butternut Corners Store, both on Lorain Road.