Silver Lake, Ohio
Silver Lake is a village of 2,515 people in Summit County, Ohio, founded in 1918.
Why visit Silver Lake
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oakwood Cemetery Chapel and Adell Durbin Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Silver Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a village in Summit County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,516 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Akron and is part of the Akron metropolitan area. Silver Lake is mostly surrounded by the cities of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, and shares a small border with Munroe Falls.
From the Wikipedia article Silver Lake, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic chapel in Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes39
Bangkok Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese, Thai · 1.1 mi
3767 Darrow Road
Sa-Su 00:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30
McArthur's Brew House
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
2721 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls
Th-Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 02:00-22:00
Angelina's Pizza House
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
3451 Darrow Road, Stow
Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00
27 more on the map.
History
Beginning in 1874, the lake and the land surrounding it was a popular amusement park in the Akron area. The lake was acquired in 1874 by Ralph H. Lodge, and he subsequently also purchased the land surrounding the body of water. It was originally a picnicking and swimming area, but before it closed, the 600-acre Silver Lake Amusement Park featured animal exhibits, a roller coaster, sport facilities, a dance hall, and a hotel, becoming one of the "biggest attractions in Ohio." In its prime, the Silver Lake Amusement Park received over 10,000 visitors per day. It was sold in 1917 and subdivided for residential development, leading to the incorporation of the village in 1918.
From the History section of Silver Lake, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship8
First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
St. Eugene's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.1 mi
1821 Munroe Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls
Stow-Falls Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
1601 Munroe Falls Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Cuyahoga Falls City School District Virtual Learning Option
School · 2.1 mi
431 Stow Ave, Cuyahoga Falls
Healthcare2
Map of Silver Lake
131 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stow 4 Se (2 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
Summit County has had 10 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Stow 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Tallmadge 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Kent 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Cuyahoga Falls 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Akron 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Hudson 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Brimfield 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Boston Heights 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Streetsboro 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Sawyerwood 9 mi south, about 14 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
- Silver Lake Ohio, Johnston, R. W., Public domain
- Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, Cuyahoga Falls, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Nyttend, Public domain
- 3-13-24 Cathedral Tower IMG 5953, SilentMatt Psychedelic, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stan Hywet Hall, Brandon Bisel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stow City Hall 01, Stow photographer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stow, Ohio - 7206111862, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stow, Ohio, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stow, Ohio - 7206112444, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stow, Ohio - 7206112938, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Stow, Ohio - 7206113218, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doodlebug Memorial, David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kayakers in the Cuyahoga, NPS, Public domain
- City Hall of Munroe Falls 01, Munroe Falls photographer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carex amphibola 27 May 2020 (2x3), (c) Summit Metro Parks, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
- Carex amphibola 27 May 2020, (c) Summit Metro Parks, some rights reserved (CC BY), CC BY 4.0
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