Set on Lake Erie, Willowick is an easygoing suburb with a casual character. Residents can enjoy a picnic while watching the sun set over the lake or gather with friends to catch up at a local restaurant. “It’s a very nice town, and it has a little bit of everything. It’s big enough that you have choices of where to eat and shop, and we have smaller independent stores too,” says Gale Lippucci, Library Associate at Willowick Public Library and Willowick native. “Willowick is an affordable place to live, shop, eat and have fun.”
Modest ranches, split levels and cottages
Roads in Willowick neighborhoods are well-worn and flat with narrow sidewalks. Lawns have minimal landscaping, and homes have few adornments. Houses have short driveways and often do not have garages. Ranch, split level and cottage style homes with small windows are common. A three-bedroom house built in the 1950s typically costs between $175,000 and $215,000. In comparison, newer three-bedrooms built in the 2010s or later go for somewhere in the low $300,000s.
Ranch homes make for easy living Willowick.
Many homes in Willowick have minimal landscaping and are easy to maintain.
Split-level homes in Willowick offer plenty of space on a compact footprint.
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Quick commutes to Cleveland
Willowick is located along Lake Erie, 16 miles northeast of Cleveland. Most residents get around by car, and they travel to and from downtown Cleveland on Interstate 90. Locals may be able to walk to some shops and parks from their homes.
It take less than a half-hour to reach downtown Cleveland from Willowick.
Willowick commuters can utilize the Laketran bus system.
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Locals hang out at Lakefront Lodge Park
Lakefront Lodge Park “is where people just hang out,” Lippucci says. Here, locals can pack a picnic and watch the sunset over Lake Erie. The park also hosts a summer concert series where residents can listen to music while enjoying the view. Dudley Park and Manry Park both offer family-friendly amenities. Manry Park has a public outdoor pool, butterfly garden, bocce ball pit and indoor basketball courts. Dudley Park is a popular summer cool-off spot, with a splash pad and public outdoor pool featuring a water slide. The park also has baseball fields and a playground.
Willowick residents can often be found Lakefront Lodge Park's lakeside walking path.
Dudley Park features a spray park that is frequented by Willowick children in the summer.
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Popular events include the St. Mary Magdalene Festival
Parishioners and locals swarm to the St. Mary Magdalene Festival each June for food, raffles and music. The festival, which has been operating for over 30 years, brings the community together and is the church’s largest fundraiser. In August, locals can check out the Willowick Car Show in Dudley Park. This classic car show held its 7th annual event in 2023, and Lippucci says “It’s grown over the years.”
Down-to-earth dining at Petie's Restaurant and Timber Kitchen & Social
Petie’s Restaurant is a go-to spot for American food. “They have a really good breakfast, plus sandwiches and burgers. It’s a down-to-earth place. Lots of people meet up with their family and friends there,” Lippucci says. Timber Kitchen & Social is another neighborhood mainstay: “It’s in one of the oldest buildings in Willowick, and they still have the original fireplace,” Lippucci says. The restaurant serves sushi and burgers. Pasha Turkish Kitchen is another popular eatery, serving kebabs, falafel and other Turkish cuisine. Be Smoothie Café offers smoothies, salads and wraps in a clean, casual setting. Locals can pick up groceries in the neighborhood at Aldi in the Northshore Mall shopping center or Giant Eagle in the Shoregate Town Center.
Students attend Royalview Elementary and Willowick Middle and High schools
Students in Willowick may attend Royalview Elementary School, which earned a B-minus grade from Niche. Older students may attend Willowick Middle School and North High School, both of which earned C-plus grades from Niche. Willowick Middle School and North High School, among other schools in the Willoughby-Eastlake School District, participate in “Band-O-Rama" each year. The event features performances from around 300 students in fifth through 12th grades.
Royalview Elementary School offers an all-encompassing curriculum for Willowick students.
Children can easily walk or bike to Willowick Middle School.
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No beach access to Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the scenic backdrop of the neighborhood, but there is no beach access in Willowick. The shoreline drops off steeply into brush, making swimming in the area dangerous. Instead, residents prefer to fish or simply enjoy the lake views.
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