Why Live in Fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds neighborhood in Canton, Ohio, is a residential area centered around the Stark County Fairgrounds. The neighborhood is home to approximately 1,300 houses, with architecture styles including farmhouses, Craftsman bungalows and Italianate builds. Apart from the annual fair, local attractions include Westbrook Veterans Memorial Park, which offers a fishing pond, playground, picnic pavilion and walking path. The expansive Stadium Park features sports courts, picnic spots and a nearly 2-mile walking track. Tuscarawas Street West offers various stores and restaurants, including the long-standing Johnnie's Bakery of Canton and the popular El Rincon Canton Mexican restaurant. For shopping, residents head to Giant Eagle Supermarket and the nearby Walmart. The neighborhood is served by the Canton City School District, with schools like Harter Elementary, Clarendon Intermediate School and McKinley High. Fairgrounds is conveniently located near major roads, such as Interstate 77, U.S. Route 30 and U.S. Route 62, with the Akron-Canton Airport just 9 miles away. The area also benefits from nearby medical facilities, including Aultman Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Mercy Medical Center.
