Northwood, Ohio

About Northwood

Northwood, OH is a close-knit town located in northern Ohio, home to 5,222 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Northwood holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 610 residents per square mile.

📰 Northwood News Today

• Northwood High School (OH) Girls Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 15
• Hourly Weather Forecast for Northwood, Ohio - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 10
• Sheila A. Habel Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Krill Funeral Service · Aug 8
• Schedule - Northwood Rangers (Northwood, OH) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Groundbreaking ceremony announced for Northwood Inclusive Playground at Brentwood Park BG Independent News · May 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Northwood Unique

• Positioned in northern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,222.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Northwood

• Applebee's — american
• J-CUPS Pizza — pizza
• Big Boy — burger
• Bob Evans — american
• Cousino's Steakhouse — american
• El Sol Azteca — mexican
• Los Cabos Bar & Grill — mexican
• Luckie's Barn & Grill
• Mancino's — pizza
• Marco's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Northwood

• Aztec Subdivision Park reviews ★
• Brentwood Park reviews ★
• Central Park reviews ★
• Ironwood Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Joseph Burnett Park reviews ★
• Nature Trails Park reviews ★
• Navarre Park reviews ★
• Oakdale Park reviews ★
• Prentice Park reviews ★
• Ranger Park reviews ★
• Tribute Park reviews ★
• Weller Playground reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Northwood

• Northwood Elementary School
• Northwood High School
• Ranger Online Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Northwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities