Firestone Park Homes for Rent

Developed by Harvey Firestone in 1915, Firestone Park is a historic Akron neighborhood with over 14,000 residents. Centered around Firestone Park, the green space includes amenities such as tennis courts, a playground, a splash pad, and a community center hosting art programs. Firestone Metro Park offers wooded trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Firestone Stadium hosts high school softball tournaments. The Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival and a summer concert series are notable events, with the Akron Symphony performing annually in August. December features a holiday tree lighting and the Hugs and Gloves event at Firestone Park Presbyterian Church. Shopping and dining center around Waterloo Road, offering options like Giant Eagle Supermarket, Mi Casa for Mexican food and Hyde Out for late-night Japanese fare. Aster Avenue is quieter, with local businesses like A Walk In The Park Café and Boardwalk Sales thrift store. Homes include Cape Cods, Bungalows, Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares and English Tudors, built between the 1920s and 1940s. Interstate 77 provides access to Downtown Akron, Cleveland and Canton, while public transportation available via Akron Metro Bus stops throughout the neighborhood.