MEDINA COUNTY
County Offices
144 North Broadway Street
Medina 330-723-3641
https://www.medinaco.org/
Chamber of Commerce
5000 Foote Road
Medina 330-723-8773
www.medinaohchamber.com
Services
Established in 1812, Medina County is distinguished as one of the fastest-growing areas in Ohio. The city of Medina serves as a commercial hub for many of the smaller communities as well as the county seat, although Brunswick is the largest city by population. Wadsworth in the southeastern section of the county is the third city, joined by a number of smaller villages and sprawling townships.
Newcomers to Medina County can look forward to the best of small-town living in a region that offers quick and easy access to regional amenities in Akron and Cleveland. Interstate 71 north to Cleveland suburbs and the international airport combines with Interstate 76 into Akron to ensure commuting ease. Newcomers will find quality public and private schools in Medina County as well as options for higher education close to home. Nearby Wayne County is home to the two-year institution of Wayne College. Nearby Akron is home to the main campus for the University of Akron, which also adds a wealth of cultural and intellectual resources.
Three hospitals serve Medina County residents for a comprehensive range of facilities and services just around the corner from home. Medina General Hospital has long anchored the region with a continually expanding campus that offers a wide range of specialties. Additions have included a family birthing center, a radiology department that houses a $1.6 million on-site MRI and nuclear medicine capabilities, and the Medina Kidney Center. Medina General Hospital also operates a satellite facility in Brunswick that offers an array of medical services from immediate care to physical and occupational therapies. Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital plays an increasingly important role in the region’s healthcare resources, where more than 175 specialists represent more than 30 disciplines. Lodi Community Hospital is associated with the highly respected Akron General Health System, which adds valuable resources to the personalized care associated with a smaller institution.
Lifestyle
Medina County offers a picturesque countryside and charming hometown atmosphere, drawing new residents to a family-oriented lifestyle and a high quality of life. Many of the communities feature a traditional town square with a quaint gazebo graced by landscaping and authentic Victorian buildings. Even in the bustling city of Medina, you will find earthy treasures like a country market with handmade crafts, garden decorations, dolls, ceramics, baskets, Amish outdoor furniture, and seasonal produce. Orchards and farm markets dot the rural countryside with displays of flowers, baked goods, gift baskets, firewood, and farm-fresh goods. Valley City even boasts the county’s only winery, where visitors can enjoy tastings and tours. The rustic complex of Mapleside Farms near Brunswick combines a country restaurant with an ice-cream parlor and banquet facilities that overlook lush orchards.
In addition to outstanding regional recreational sites, Medina County operates an expansive park district and supervises recreational programs for all ages. Picnic shelters, hiking trails, fishing ponds, sports fields, playgrounds, and athletic facilities are just a few of the attractions to area parks. One of the latest feathers in the cap of the park district is the Wolf Creek Environmental Center. The Medina Community Recreation Center is a sprawling facility with fitness and weight rooms, an indoor competition pool, a leisure pool with waterslide, a whirlpool and saunas, a sports fieldhouse, batting and golf cage, and half-mile track. Wadsworth and Brunswick also offer community recreational complexes with a wide array of sports and recreational facilities and programs.
Throughout the county, residents appreciate amenities like golf courses, skating rinks, multi-purpose trails, and colorful local festivals. For an old-fashioned good time in the warmer months, Wadsworth offers a drive-in theater that doubles as a flea market on the weekends. Each June, visitors flock to the Brunswick Old Fashioned Days, while Medina features colonial artistry at its holiday art show and Wadsworth honors its Blue Tip Match heritage. Active organizations like the Medina County Arts Council encourage the development and expression of the arts, including a community theater. Shopping is available in one-of-a-kind boutiques nestled in downtown districts or at Northeast Ohio’s largest factory outlet center. The county is brimming over with antique shops and unique stores that turn shopping into a weekend adventure. From its urban advantages to its rural delights, Medina County is positioned for continued growth and quality development.
Brunswick
Municipal Offices
330-225-9144
https://brunswickohio.website/
Chamber of Commerce
330-225-8411
http://nmccalliance.com/
Although Brunswick is home to less than 40,000 residents, it is the most heavily populated of Medina County’s three cities. Brunswick also enjoys an excellent location for commercial and industrial development midway between Akron and Cleveland, and several industrial parks have welcomed thriving businesses. This growing community intersperses tranquil neighborhoods with green space and lovely parks, providing a multi-million dollar recreation center near the library and high school. New developments include the mixed-use Brunswick Town Center, combining residential neighborhoods with retail conveniences, business offices, community gathering areas, and parks and trails. Newcomers will find a pleasing balance of modern and older homes, with a significant amount of new construction within the past decade.
Hinckley Township
Municipal Offices
330-278-4181
www.hinckleytwp.org
Chamber of Commerce
330-723-8773
www.medinaohchamber.com
Highly regarded as one of Medina County’s most scenic communities, the beautiful township of Hinckley is growing in favor as a site for new-home construction. The township is equally appealing to businesses. Transportation advantages in the Hinckley area include Interstate 71, although the Ohio Turnpike is six miles to the north and Interstate 271 is only miles to the south. With a panoramic landscape of gently rolling hills and deep woods, Hinckley boasts some of the most spectacular home sites in Medina County. Approximately one-tenth of the township is preserved in its natural beauty as the Cleveland Metro Parks’ Hinckley Reservation. Each year, thousands of visitors join local residents in hiking, boating, swimming, and picnicking in this exceptional park. The annual “return of the buzzards” festival is one of the region’s most well-attended.
Liverpool Township (Valley City)
Municipal Offices
330-483-3102
http://liverpooltwp.org/site
Chamber of Commerce
216-533-7117
www.valleycity.org
Located in the northwest corner of Medina County, the township of Liverpool became known as Valley City to distinguish it from East Liverpool. This semi-rural community is proud of its status as the “Frog Jumping Capital of Ohio,” and enjoys the natural beauty of the meandering north branch of the Rocky River. In recent years, the township has welcomed a steady influx of new residents to restored historic homes and new construction. Farmland continues to give way to residential neighborhoods, and Liverpool Township now boasts the largest industrial park in the county. A prime location 25 miles south of Cleveland and 25 miles northwest of Akron has contributed to the area’s development. In spite of the area’s progressive attitude, visitors enjoy glimpses of the past at the 1888 train depot, the old town hall, and Valley Tack Shop.
Lodi, Spencer
Lodi Offices
330-948-2040
www.villageoflodi.com
Spencer Offices
330-648-2907
www.spencervillageohio.com
Chamber of Commerce
330-648-2259
http://www.spencervillechamber.com/
The small and tranquil villages of Lodi and Spencer are situated in the southwest section of the county in Harrisville Township. Lodi enjoys a strategic location just 28 miles west of Akron and 33 miles south of Cleveland, offering easy access to regional thoroughfares. Commercial growth in this area has blossomed with the opening of an expansive factory outlet center. Lodi is home to a community hospital and encourages further development and improvements to vintage homes through a community reinvestment program. The village preserves a small-town flavor and friendly atmosphere, celebrated in colorful festivals. Surrounded by farmland, Spencer features a mix of older and newer homes on spacious lots. Sprawling country homes, horse farms, and corn fields add a picturesque quality to the township.
Medina
Municipal Offices
330-722-9020
www.medinaoh.org
Chamber of Commerce
330-723-8773
www.medinaohchamber.com
Serving as the county seat, the city of Medina is 27 miles south of Cleveland and 18 miles west of Akron. The city boasts more than 100 industries, including several international firms, and vast tracts of land for continued economic growth. This picturesque city is well known for the historic charm of its town center and classic Victorian architecture, although many neighborhoods feature lovely new homes. Progressive and filled with youthful vitality, Medina boasts a highly rated school system and a new cultural arts and recreation center complex on the high school campus. More than a dozen parks combine with golf courses, swimming pools, country clubs, picnic areas, and sports facilities for recreational opportunities close to home.
Seville, Westfield Center
Seville Offices
330-769-4146
http://villageofseville.org
Westfield Center Offices
330-887-5151
www.westfield-center.com
Chamber of Commerce
330-723-8773
www.medinaohchamber.com
Among the small villages that enjoy a location in close proximity to the amenities in Medina are Seville and Westfield Center. Seville Village offers a pleasing combination of older, Western Reserve style homes and contemporary homes in a wide variety of price ranges. Easily accessible to Interstates 71, 76, and 271, this once sleepy community just 20 miles from Akron now boasts fully developed acreage zoned for industrial and commercial use. Residents are drawn to the gently rolling farmland of southern Medina County, where they can enjoy rural-suburban living at its finest. Distinguished as the headquarters for Westfield Insurance Companies, Westfield Center blends well-kept older homes with new construction.
Sharon Township
Municipal Offices
330-239-4406
www.sharontwp.org
Chamber of Commerce
330-723-8773
www.medinaohchamber.com
Scenic and serene Sharon Township also ranks among Medina County’s fastest growing areas, now home to several industrial parks as well as expanding residential development. The postcard-perfect image presented by Sharon Center, the charming hub of the township, features a tree-shaded park with gazebo and restored historical buildings around a circle drive. Sharon is ideally located just minutes from the State Route 18 corridor between Medina and Akron. It is also convenient to the growing amenities and services in Wadsworth. Township residents enjoy famous celebrations such as the annual strawberry festival or the quiet family events like an outdoor band concert. Newcomers to Sharon Township will discover the finest of rural heritage wrapped in contemporary advantages.
Wadsworth, Rittman
Wadsworth Offices
330-335-1521
www.wadsworthcity.com
Rittman Offices
330-925-2045
www.rittman.com
Chamber of Commerce
330-336-6150
www.wadsworthchamber.com
Home to a rapidly growing population that is nearing 20,000, the city of Wadsworth is well known for one of its former industries, the Blue Tip Match Company. Although the match manufacturer is now a page in history, residents and visitors alike celebrate its memory each summer at the Blue Tip Festival and Parade. This lovely community has also attracted a wide variety of businesses and industries. The housing mix in Wadsworth ranges from exceptional historic homes to small cottages and vibrant new construction. Just beyond the city limits, handsome country manors dot the countryside. A beautiful revitalized central business district, excellent schools, acres of lush parkland, and a warm hometown spirit continue to draw new residents. Just outside of Wadsworth, the small community of Rittman straddles the line between Medina and Wayne counties. Many are drawn to Rittman for its selection of more affordable, older homes.
