Nurturing Connections

Where diverse communities come together

Irishtown Bend Park will bring communities together in an inclusive, equitable, and accessible green space. It will serve as common ground for all — because it was designed by diverse residents from the area.

Irishtown Bend Park will be a local , regional , and out-of-town attraction. This Park will be welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for all, including people with limited mobility and those who use wheelchairs, strollers, and walkers. Its unique features include a two-acre event lawn, a playground with rocky climbing areas, an Irish archaeological site, connections to the Ohio City Farm, and a natural outdoor amphitheater oriented toward ship traffic. Trails will meander down the Park’s slope, connecting Ohio City to the river’s edge, which boasts an expansive, half-mile boardwalk.

The impact of Irishtown Bend Park will go far beyond the green space. It will carry over to the near west neighborhoods, downtown Cleveland, and to all who visit.

Where industry and nature co-exist

Before Irishtown Bend Park is created, its hillside has to be stabilized to eliminate the risk of collapse into the Cuyahoga River, a vital shipping channel.

The Park design team has partnered with stabilization engineers and the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority to maximize its design, creating a location where nature and industry will co-exist in a mutually beneficial  —  and beautiful — way.