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Whittier Park offers proximity to Canton life
The Whittier Park neighborhood is located on Canton's south side, adjacent to the intersection of Interstate 77 and U.S. Route 62. It is bordered by Harrison Avenue on the west and Danner Road on the north and encompasses just a few city blocks. Local restaurants, pubs and warehouses dot the neighborhood, and the J. Babe Stearn Community Center, a recreation venue, is just a few streets west. Whittier Park is within a 2-mile radius of the Downtown Canton Arts and Entertainment District, the Stark County Fairgrounds and the Canton Farmers Market.
Two-story homes with porches common in Whittier Park
Residences in the Whittier Park district are mostly two-story and were built in the early to mid-1900s. They line the narrow, cracking streets, and while some homes have driveways beside them, on-street parking is common. Median list prices for recent sales are around $50,000, lower than those in bordering neighborhoods. Many houses were built in the early to mid-1900s, and some are in need of repairs or upgrades. The Craftsman style is prevalent, but one can also find the occasional American Foursquare. Two-story, four-bedroom residences are valued between $50,000 and $80,000; most have large front porches and steps leading across their lawn to the sidewalk.
Whittier Park gives you the space and comfort in knowing your neighbors in Whittier Park.
Whittier Park has many shape and styles of two-story homes find one to meet your needs.
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Staying active in Whittier Park
The neighborhood has several parks nearby. West Park, operated by Canton Parks and Recreation, is less than 1 mile east and has a skate park and baseball field. A smaller city facility, Myers Park, about 1 mile north, features a playground. The J. Babe Stearn Center is a few blocks west. “We have a basketball court and a weight room. Adults can use them in the mornings and evenings, and in the afternoon, we are the Boys & Girls Club. Local kids come, and they can get their homework done and play basketball,” says Bob Grier, who has worked at the Stearn Center for 30 years.
Stop to smell the roses in Whittier Park.
Grab your friends and play a game of baseball at Schrader Park in Whittier Park.
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Events near Whittier Park
Every August, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend includes two parades, the NFL Hall of Fame Game, the induction ceremony, and the Concert for Legends, which has featured performances from artists including Aerosmith, Maroon 5 and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Palace Theatre, a popular venue for live entertainment and classic movies, the Canton Civic Center, home to sporting events and live entertainment and the Canton Museum of Art are all located downtown.
Baker’s Café 33 and downtown Canton
Locals can grab a burger at Flanagan's Pub, a popular neighborhood bar on Navarre Road Southwest. Baker’s Café 33, on Stark Avenue Southwest, serves steaks and over 20 varieties of pie. Downtown Canton is under 2 miles away and offers numerous shops and restaurants. StarkFresh, a non-profit grocery store, is one of them. “We grow microgreens and mushrooms here and go to Amish auctions to get locally grown food. People who get SNAP benefits get half off of produce. We carry a full range of grocery products and sell everything at break-even prices,” says Douglas Colmery, the development director for StarkFresh. Many residents head to Belden Village Mall, 7 miles north, for shopping; it’s also a popular destination for dining and entertainment.
Whittier Park has a few stores within walking distance and there are more downtown.
Baker’s Café 33 serves a wide variety of pies for dessert.
Market Ave. & Tuscarawas St., easiest way to get to and from downtown Canton from Whittier Park.
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Whittier Park students have several school choices
The Canton City School District serves southwest Canton residents with Cedar Elementary School, rated a C-minus on Niche, for kindergarten through third grade. McGregor Intermediate School, which scores a B-minus, teaches students in fourth through sixth grades. Crenshaw Middle School earns a C-minus and offers art, piano and career technical courses. McKinley Senior High School scores a C; its students can enroll in seven Advanced Placement courses and participate in sports such as golf, swimming and football. Students can also choose to attend Beacon Academy or Stark High School, which are neighborhood charter schools. In addition, Heritage Christian School, a private Christian school about 1 mile north, offers preschool through eighth grade and accepts Educational Choice Scholarships.
Stark High is a charter school that Whittier Park students can apply to attend.
Beacon Academy strives for positive learning opportunities in Whittier Park.
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Whittier Park homes have close highway access
Canton is easily accessible for commuting, with Interstate 77 and U.S. Routes 30 and 62 running directly adjacent to the Whittier Park neighborhood. The Akron-Canton Airport is located 12 miles away and offers service to multiple destinations nationwide. Stark Area Regional Transit Service (SARTA) bus stops are sprinkled throughout the neighborhood and provide transportation to most of Canton and its neighboring communities from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Aultman College and Aultman Hospital are under 1 mile north on Sixth Street Southwest.
Easy access in and out of Whittier Park by way of interstate 30, 62 & 77.
With over 5,000 employees Aultman Hospital is the largest employer in Stark County.
Easy way to get into downtown Canton using one of the main roads running through Whittier Park.
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Environmental noise factors
Residents of Whittier Park may notice noise from the nearby highways and trains that pass along the tracks in the neighborhood.
Whittier Park utilizes the transport of goods via train.
TimkenSteel one of the largest employers of Whittier Park.
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Whittier Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whittier Park, Canton sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Whittier Park, Canton over the last 12 months is $83,000, up 75% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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