Why visit Chesterland
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Alpine Valley Ski Area, Chesterland Historical Village, West Geauga Commons and Sunnybrook Preserve.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Chesterland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chesterland
Chesterland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Geauga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a population of 7,074.
From the Wikipedia article Chesterland, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Alpine Valley Ski Area
Ski area · 4.7 mi
Ski area in Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks7
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Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Sunnybrook Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi
12474 Heath Road, Chesterland
24/7; Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Restaurants and cafes21
Chesterland Tavern
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
8190 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Mo-Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 11:30-24:00
Gino's
Restaurant · Italian · 0.9 mi
8389 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
La Mexicana Cantina & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
8053 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00
Silver Skillet Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Salad, Soup · 1.0 mi
12650 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland
Tu-Th 08:00-14:00; Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Colonial Wine & Beverage
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
8389 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Mo-Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
Valley Villa Custard
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
8190 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Mo-Su 14:00-21:00
The Coffee Post
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
12626 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland
Fig Leaf Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee · 0.9 mi
12628 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland
Wah Sun Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
12550 Chillicothe Road
9 more on the map.
History
A post office called "Chester Cross Roads" was established in 1826, and the name was changed to "Chesterland" in 1898. Chesterland derives its name from Chester, Massachusetts.
From the History section of Chesterland, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Gates Mills Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
First Seventh-day Adventist Community Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.9 mi
7480 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
The Little Church in the Vale
Church · Nondenominational · 3.3 mi
610 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare2
Chesterland Pediatrics
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
8055 Mayfield Road, Chesterland
Map of Chesterland
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 28°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 38°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 45°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 35°F | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kirtland-Holden 2 (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Geauga County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-08-01: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Gates Mills 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Mayfield 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Kirtland 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Pepper Pike 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Lyndhurst 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- South Russell 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Chagrin Falls 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Moreland Hills 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Wickliffe 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chester Township District School No by Joseph Frost, Jf1123581321, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cake (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Short rib - 4425739370, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ravioli - 4425728960, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicken - 3628302805, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carbonara (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicken boudin, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Duck slider, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jellies (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shortcake with strawberry sorbet (3628307943), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mushroom (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pear cake, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chocolate apricot thing, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Potato ravioli, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lettuce (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shrimp (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Farsu magro, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Truffle, biscotti, stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cannoli (Sapore), stu_spivack, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chester Township, OH 44026, USA - panoramio, Jeff Bellinger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Roman Rottie vs Boxer - panoramio, Jeff Bellinger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chester Township, OH 44026, USA - panoramio (1), Jeff Bellinger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walter C white estate by Joseph Frost, Jf1123581321, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gideon Keyt House, Nyttend, Public domain
- House south of Deerfield in Gates Mills. Joseph Frost, Jf1123581321, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OH State Route 174 Southern Terminus, Scarlettail, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bridge, Gates Mills, Ohio, Frank Heinz, CC BY 2.0
- Gates Mills Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Frost, Jf1123581321, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS042-E-242773 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-242772 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lucius T. Tambling House, Nyttend, Public domain
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