Living

Welcome to the Village of North Randall. Established in 1908, North Randall has a rich and enduring history of generational families and business. The village may be small, but it has worlds of wonderful experiences to offer. From the parks and libraries of Cuyahoga County to the businesses that call North Randall home, the Village is a place where anyone can prosper. It is a place of community, culture, history, and so much more. We hope you love the Village of North Randall as much as we do. Welcome!

The Village of North Randall is dedicated to providing the best education possible for our younger residents. North Randall, along with Warrensville Heights and the Village of Highland Hills, make up the Warrensville Heights School District (WHSD). WHSD is dedicated to preparing its students for their future so that they can be successful and prosperous in everything that they do. With STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum, WHSD focuses on finding students’ passions and encouraging them to hone in on their skills to better themselves and their chances of being successful in their futures careers.

The area that we now know as North Randall originated as Plank Road Station in the 1800’s. With the opening of the Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad in 1857, settlers came from all over, opening the farming communities to expansion and rapid growth. In 1908, with the establishment of the Village, the North Randall Park Race Track was opened and soon gained a favorable reputation around the states. Due to the popularity of the track, North Randall’s main industry became the breeding and training of trotting horses. In 1925, the Thistledown Race Track was opened to accommodate the growing popularity of horseracing in the area. Thistledown eventually became home to the Ohio Derby, a highly anticipated race held every June. The North Randall Park Race Track was bought in 1960 and by 1975 it had been torn down and replaced with the Randall Park Mall, one of the largest shopping complexes in the country at the time. Since the mall’s closing date in 2009, the property has been bought by Amazon and construction on the new Amazon fulfillment center has begun. The center is predicted to be completed in 2018 and will employ over 2,000 North Randall and Cuyahoga County residents. The Amazon development along with the renovation of the Jack Thistledown Racino in 2016 has propelled North Randall forward as an up and coming community that will flourish for years to come.

The Cuyahoga Public Library System is expansive with over 25 branches dispersed throughout Cuyahoga County. Each library is packed full of interesting books of all topics as well as videos, games, audio recordings and more. Not only do they have a plethora of entertainment options, certain locations also have advanced technology to help you with all of your creative and artistic projects. From sound recording booths, to 3D printers, these libraries have it all.Several branches also offer special programs and services such as after school homework help, Engage with Me, and Library2You services. The library system is dedicated to creating an educational, safe, and engaging environment for people of all ages. The library system hosts a number of events throughout the year that allow members to interact and engage with their community. With events such as children’s story time and book clubs, people of all ages can find something to enjoy about the Cuyahoga County Public Libraries.

The Cleveland Metroparks consist of over 23,000 acers of land spanning 18 connected reservations across the Greater Cleveland area. Each unique park location offers breathtaking natural views, miles of trails, and copious amounts of fun and educational activities year round. With pristine locations and a knowledgeable staff, experience nature as you never have before. For more information about the Cleveland Metroparks system, visit https://clevelandmetroparks.com/.

Parks near North Randall

Garfield Park Reservation

South Chagrin Physical Fitness trail

Great Falls of Tinker Creek

Bedford Reservation 

Hospitals

The Cleveland area is fortunate to have two of the nation’s leading medical care services. Both the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals lead the nation in patient care, research, and education. These hospitals offer knowledgeable staff members, specialized care and services, and locations all over Northeast Ohio for easy access and convenience.

Gyms and Recreation Centers

The Village of North Randall has access to 2 phenomenal facilities within a few miles. The Warrensville Heights Family YMCA provides a safe and supportive environment to get active and stay healthy. There are several classes held weekly that provide fun ways to exercise. North Randall also has a Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness prides itself on being a judgement free zone, so it is the perfect place to work out no matter what stage of your health journey you are in.