Rodney W.
1/6/2021
This place is so cool! I had no idea James Kirby lived in Ohio, much less next door in Richfield. While I waited for my daughter to finish volleyball practice, I hiked through Kirby's farm. It's...
Richfield Heritage Preserve
Closed
(3)
Photos
4374 Broadview Rd
Richfield, OH 44286
Richfield Heritage Preserve formerly Crowell Hilaka, is Ohio's Hidden Treasure. 336 acres of winding streams, lakes, and wooded uplands, it was farmed by the pioneer Oviatt family and then became the estate of inventor Jim Kirby. During the 1920s Kirby constructed a patented lake, a mill to generate electric power, a house air-conditioned with spring water, and a dance hall built on springs. Upstream, the Neal family built their fairy tale houses and operated a thriving fruit farm. The land was purchased by the Cleveland Girl Scouts in 1937 and enclosed for the protection of the girls. In 2015, the property was purchased by the citizens of Richfield. It is being transformed into a park for public enjoyment.
Also at this address
Reviews
5.03 reviews
Debra V.
8/23/2024
A favorite is the three-mile walk/hike, or shorter, through the former estate of inventor James Kirby. We saw his home and several inventions, having nearly 200 patents. Plaques tell the history....
Leslie A.
10/10/2020
This was a beautiful park! There are 336 acres of trails and bridle paths! You can follow the Buckeye Trail! Lakes, trails and streams. It's open dusk to dawn. This is also on the National...
See a problem?
You might also like
Partial Data by Foursquare.