Shaker Heights, Ohio

About Shaker Heights

Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Shaker Heights is a thriving city counting 28,689 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Shaker Heights is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.29 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,561 residents per square mile.

📰 Shaker Heights News Today

• Russell Rogers Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Shaker Hts, OH Cleveland.com · Aug 18
• Shaker Heights Police drain plans for ‘pool party’ at Thornton Park Cleveland 19 News · Jul 31
• Man assaults cousin as she argues with his girlfriend: Shaker Heights Police Blotter cleveland.com · Aug 17
• Shaker Heights officials speak out about ‘Big Brother’ posters against Flock cameras FOX 8 News · Jul 31
• Shaker Heights Ice Hockey Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Shaker Heights Unique

• The only place in America named Shaker Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 28,689.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Shaker Heights

• 56 Social (café)
• CMB Soul Food — southern
• Cafe Indigo — coffee shop (café)
• The Vegan Club — american
• Zanzibar Soul Fusion — soul food
• Angie's Cafe — soul food (café)
• B&M Barbeque — barbecue (café)
• Brassica in Shaker Heights — mediterranean
• Captain Tony's Pizza — pizza
• Cilantro Taqueria — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes · Museum
• District Gallery · Art gallery
• The Creative Pioneer · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Shaker Heights

• Amos Norwood Park reviews ★
• Ashby Play Lot reviews ★
• Byron Road Triangle Park reviews ★
• Chelton Park reviews ★
• Chesterton Athletic Fields reviews ★
• Gridley Park reviews ★
• Helen Simpson Park reviews ★
• Horseshoe Lake Park reviews ★
• Jo Ann Park reviews ★
• Living Room Park reviews ★
• Lomond Athletic Fields reviews ★
• Shaker Heights Library Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Shaker Heights

• Boulevard Elementary School
• Fernway Elementary School
• Lomond Elementary School
• Mercer Elementary School
• Onaway Elementary School
• Shaker Hts High School
• Shaker Hts Middle School
• Woodbury Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Shaker Heights

🏘️ Nearby Communities