Community

Old Brooklyn attracts a diverse crowd as young families, entrepreneurs, and neighbors of all ethnicities flock to the neighborhood known for its location, safe setting, solid school options, and friendly neighbors. It is common to see people walking along the main street, Pearl Road, and visiting neighborhood parks and a large number of locally-owned and independent stores and restaurants. 

Housing

Residents enjoy a wide array of housing styles and price points, many situated on mature, tree-lined streets. Most homes were built between 1940 and 1970 but about 20% were constructed between 1970 and 2000. The home styles range from mid-century bungalows and classic A-frame homes to large brick Tudor homes, post-WWII ranch homes, and some newer construction.

Amenities

With easy access to local highways, it is just as easy to visit regional destinations as it is to hop over to Ohio City and Tremont. Home to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the neighborhood welcomes over one million visitors annually. Guests and residents alike enjoy Old Brooklyn’s quickly developing Brighton District, which has added shops, ethnic eateries, and a park in recent years. The Old Brooklyn Farmers Market is a summer staple offering locally grown produce, homemade goods, and fresh baked treats. 

Parks and Recreation

Old Brooklyn is home to many parks and green spaces ranging from pocket parks with playgrounds to larger spaces with tennis courts and ball fields.

Adjacent to Big Creek, Brighton Park is the result of community collaboration and restoration. This 25-acre park is a critical connection between the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation. The park includes paved and all-purpose trails as well as a scenic overlook of Big Creek, the Cuyahoga River’s third largest tributary.

The Ben Franklin Community Garden was established through an agreement between the CDC and the Cleveland Board of Education and is a true community gem.

Residents enjoy the Estabrook Recreation Center, which features a gym, sauna, game room, meeting room, and indoor pool with water slide. Youth recreation opportunities are available through the City of Cleveland and O.B.A.L.L. for baseball and fast pitch and the Old Brooklyn Youth League for coed softball.

Libraries

Old Brooklyn residents are near both the Brooklyn Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and the South Brooklyn Branch of the Cleveland Public Library.

Schools

Students are served by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, which offers open enrollment. Any child can attend any school within the district if space is available and the student is accepted. This open enrollment is also extended to suburbanites. In addition, families can also choose charter schools such as Constellation Schools and parochial schools in both Old Brooklyn and the surrounding area.

Additional Resources

Old Brooklyn on Instagram

The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn