Neighboring the distinguished cities of Avon and North Ridgeville, Avalon Estates is situated at the center of many of the region’s finest amenities. From family fun entertainment and fine dining to upscale shopping and city parks, Avalon Estates is close to it all. Complete with award-winning home designs, a picturesque landscape and lush green spaces, no wonder so many call Avalon Estates home.
POINTS OF INTEREST
There are a variety of places to visit throughout North Ridgeville and the Greater Cleveland area. Just a short drive away is the NASA Glenn Research Center. The visitors bureau features exhibits on John Glenn, the Apollo era spacecraft, and the space shuttles. Best of all it's free.
North Ridgeville is home to the Aut-O-Rama Twin Drive-In Theater, one of the areas only remaining drive-in movie theaters. Open April through September, the theater provides a game room, concession stand and first run movies throughout the season.
Enjoy a day of roaring engines and screeching brakes at the Motorsports Park in nearby Norwalk. Each summer weekend is full of intense heart pounding races.
Each summer the city of North Ridgeville is host to the annual Corn Festival. Recognized as one of Northeast Ohio's best festivals, the Corn Festival runs for three days each August.
Sports enthusiasts will enjoy knowing that downtown Cleveland sporting events are only 30 minutes away. Cleveland plays host to the Cleveland Browns (football), the Indians (baseball), the Cavaliers (basketball), the Lake Erie Monsters (hockey) and the Cleveland Gladiators (arena football).
RECREATION
Golfers will enjoy selecting from the wide variety of local clubs and courses. Just around the corner is the Bob-O-Link Golf Course. With four 9-hole challenging courses to select from, golfers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to play and challenge themselves. Just a short distance away in Columbia Station is Creekwood Golf Course and Driving Range, one of the areas best kept golf secrets. Complete with wide-open and narrow tree-lined fairways, golfers can enjoy a relaxing afternoon of serenity and golf. Those looking for a complete country club experience need go no further then the Elyria Country Club. Founded in 1905, this club is one of oldest private clubs in Ohio. The Elyria Country Club offers members a 25-m swimming pool, modern fitness room, driving range, banquet room and of course 18 holes of golf.
Families and couples and get together and enjoy all that Swings-and-Things Family Fun Park in nearby Olmsted Township has to offer. From an arcade and bumper boats to laser tag, paintball and go karts there is something here to satisfy the kid in every one.
Located in neighboring North Olmsted is the Soccer Sportsplex. This state-of-the-art sports facility offers a variety of activities to people of all ages and skill levels. Programs include flag football, a soccer club, indoor volleyball courts, basketball courts, various sport camps and more.
Just 40 minutes west of Avalon Estates is the one, the only Cedar Point! Situated on 364-fun-filled acres, Cedar Point is home to the most rides (75) and roller coasters (17) on Earth. Featuring some of the tallest and fastest scream machines around, this thrill-seekers paradise also boasts Soak City, a gigantic water park.
Or just plan a quiet afternoon of flying kites, playing frisbee with the dog and enjoying a family picnic at one of the area parks such as French Creek Nature Center or South Central Park.
SCHOOL SYSTEM
The North Ridgeville school system provides a stimulating curriculum that offers arts, music, gifted, special education, vocational, business prep and college preparatory course work. An optional program enables students to earn college credits while attending high school.
Fields Sweet School (Pre-K)
North Ridgeville Education Center Elementary School (K)
Lear North Elementary School (1st only)
Liberty Elementary School (2-5)
North Ridgeville Middle School (6-8)
North Ridgeville High School (9-12)
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Lake Ridge Academy (K-12)
Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran (Pre-K & K)
St. Peter School (K-8)
Elyria Catholic High School (9-12)
St. Edward’s High School (Boys Only: 9-12)
St. Ignatius High School (Boys Only: 9-12)
The North Ridgeville library is part of the Lorain County Public Library system.
SHOPPING
Avalon Estates is close to all of the area's newest and finest shopping centers. For daily conveniences and quick errands visit Cobblestone Square Shopping Center in Sheffield. Cobblestone is home to World Gym, Ruby Tuesday, Gander Mountain and Sams Club.
Approximately 15 minutes to the east of Avalon Estates is Westfield Great Northern Shopping Mall located in North Olmsted. As one of the area's larger shopping centers, Great Northern is home to more then 150 various retail stores and nationally recognized restaurants. Including, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's,Dillard's, Bennigan's, Red Robin. Red Lobster and more. For a complete list of stores click here.
When it comes to indulging in the joy of shopping, Crocker Park is the place you've been waiting for. This is more then shopping; it is shopping nirvana. Crocker Park is situated in a park-like setting that covers more then 75 acres of tree-lined and beautifully landscaped acres. Home to many of the areas finest restaurants such as Brio Tuscan Grille, Champps and Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse and internationally recognized retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Coach, and J Crew, Crocker Park has become the destination of choice for Cleveland.
MEDICAL SERVICES
The Cleveland Clinic
EMH Regional Healthcare
Fairview Hospital
MetroHealth
St. John’s Westshore
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