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A balanced blend of old and new
Sitting along the east bank of the West Branch Nimishillen Creek, West Park is a historic, mile-long neighborhood in Canton. “This is a scenic area with beautiful old homes; it’s also very close to Canton’s downtown art district, restaurants and entertainment venues,” says Preston Donahue, a Canton Realtor with Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty. Bordering Stadium Park, landmark museums, monuments and green spaces, West Park blends old-school character with lively modern venues and spirited residents. “You’ll see people running up and down the stairs and exercising at McKinley Monument, which is the final resting place of William McKinley, our 25th president,” says Donahue.
McKinley Monument near West Park is another great place to enjoy and experience history.
Wild life is abundant at Water Works Park on Nimishillen Creek.
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Early 1900s homes with character
Most houses were built around the 1920s and have retained their vintage charm, sitting close together while dense, century-old trees line the linear residential streets. “The lots here are city plots, so they’ll be considerably smaller than those in, say, North Canton,” says Donahue. The average single-family home is around 1,600 square feet with a lot size of about an eighth-acre. Many homes have front porches and detached garages, and some streets of West Park are still paved in brick. Popular architectural styles include Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares, bungalows and Tudor Revivals. Prices range from $90,000 to $200,000.
There is a wide variety of home styles in West Park.
Homes neatly line the streets of West Park.
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Plenty of parkland just seconds from home
Stadium Park borders the neighborhood to the west. This spot has sports fields, playgrounds and the mile-and-a-half Herbert Fisher Walking Track. It is also home to the Canton Garden Center; in addition to being a beautiful spot for a walk or even a wedding, the center serves as a source of free gardening information. Complete with a pond and an oak-lined creek, this park is a scenic community spot with 68 acres of picnic areas. South of Stadium Park is Monument Park, also known as the McKinley Memorial Park, home to the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. The 4.5-mile-long West Branch Trail links most parks in the area. ForeverLawn Sports Complex, about 2 miles from home, hosts youth sports tournaments as well as the McKinley High School football team’s practices. The Canton Museum of Art, about 1.5 miles east of West Park, showcases American art from the 1800s to the present.
Take a stroll through Canton Garden Center just a block from West Park.
The Mckinley Monument, Library, and Museum are a short distance from West Park.
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Old-school dining meets modern shopping
The neighborhood is primarily residential, but homeowners can walk to a handful of local establishments. Taggarts Ice Cream has been in business since 1926 in the neighborhood, also serving hot dogs and hamburgers. For something a little more high-end, Sparta Steak House & Lounge is a family-owned restaurant serving specialty steaks and seafood. This spot has a warm atmosphere, with dim lighting, leather seats and accents of intricate wood detailing around the bar. For groceries, Marc’s Stores and Giant Eagle Supermarket are about 2 miles away. About 4 miles away, Belden Village Mall is Canton’s most popular shopping destination. With over 90 shops and restaurants, this is the place to go for major chain retail stores and restaurants.
Try a milkshake or a hot fudge sundae at Taggart's Ice Cream in West Park.
West Park Residents enjoy dining at the Sparta Steakhouse and Lounge.
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A nearby haven for football fans
As the birthplace of NFL and American football, Canton is home to the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum. Both venues are less than a mile away from many West Park homes. The Hall of Fame Village is a retail and entertainment destination built around the museum. Still a work in progress, the comprehensive entertainment outlet will include a sports complex and stadium, a performance center and a fan engagement zone. “The Hall of Fame Entertainment Company is building onto its current venues. It will be hiring 15,000 new employees, becoming the biggest employer in Canton,” says Mike Boylan, a top Ohio realtor with more than 20 years of experience.
See a football game at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Stadium near West Park.
People come from all over to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, not far from West Park.
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The Canton City School District
The Canton City School District serves the residents of West Park. Students can begin their education at Worley Elementary School and Crenshaw Middle School, both of which earned a C-minus. Students can continue at McKinley Senior High School, which scored a C. McKinley has a rigorous athletics program and is a high-ranking school for athletes. The high school is known for its football team, the McKinley Bulldogs, and their famous rivalry with Washington High’s Massillon Tigers. According to Boylan, many students either walk or take the city bus to school.
Children are offered a great education at Worley Elementary.
Kids can participate in a variety of competitive athletic programs at Canton McKinley.
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Getting around West Park
Residents can walk about the neighborhood for quick shopping trips and school commutes. Stark Area Regional Transit Authority [SARTA] serves West Park through several bus stops along Fulton Road and 12th Street Northwest, providing transport throughout Stark County. Cyclists can take the bike lane along 12th Street Northwest. Interstate 77 and State Route 687 serve as access points to northeast Ohio. The nationally recognized Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is minutes from home for emergencies and treatments. The Akron-Canton Airport is 8 miles north via I-77.
Akron-Canton Airport is a short drive on 77N from West Park.
Mercy Hospital is easily accessible to all residents of West Park & surrounding neighborhoods.
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Crime
West Park’s CAP Index crime score is 6, higher than the national average of 4.
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On average, homes in West Park, Canton sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in West Park, Canton over the last 12 months is $147,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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