Willoughby, Ohio
Willoughby is a city of 24,046 people in Lake County, Ohio, founded in 1798.
Why visit Willoughby
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 182 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas 16, Newel K. Whitney Store, James A. Garfield National Historic Site and Classic Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Willoughby
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About Willoughby
Willoughby is a city in Lake County, Ohio, United States, along the Chagrin River. The population was 23,959 at the time of the 2020 census. A suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Willoughby, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks19
Newel K. Whitney Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Kirtland, Ohio, United States
James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Mentor, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Louis Penfield House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Ohio, built by Frank Lloyd Wright
Mentor station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Railway station in Mentor, the United States of America
Stella's Art Gallery
Museum · 0.6 mi
38033 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
Su-Mo off; Tu-We 10:00-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
Classic Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
35300 Vine Street, Eastlake
Miracle League/University Hospitals Miracle Playground
Playground · 1.2 mi
35200 Vine Street, Eastlake
Willoughby Water Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.3 mi
36900 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes182
Arabica Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
4138 Erie Street, Willoughby
Su 08:00-18:00; Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Beal's Pickles N Pints
Restaurant · Burger, Pickles, Beer · 1.5 mi
36200 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo-Tu 15:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Bibibop
Restaurant · Asian · 2.1 mi
7851 Reynolds Road, Mentor
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
Big Cheese Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.0 mi
34601 Ridge Road, Willoughby
Su 12:00-20:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.4 mi
36455 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
Su-Mo 11:00-23:00; Tu 11:00-24:00; We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00
Candy Cloud
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Lemonade, Tea, Bubble Tea · 1.4 mi
36299 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
Su 09:00-19:00; Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
7700 Mentor Avenue, Mentor
Su 07:00-03:00; Mo-Tu 07:00-23:00; We 07:00-03:00; Th-Sa 07:00-31:00
Dino's Restaurant
Restaurant · Pasta, Chicken · 2.8 mi
1200 East 305th Street, Willowick
Su 15:00-20:00; Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Don Tequila Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
35757 Lake Shore Boulevard, Eastlake
Su 12:00-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
170 more on the map.
History
Willoughby's first permanent settler was David Abbott in 1798, who operated a gristmill. Abbott and his family were said to have had close relations with a band of Indians along the banks of the local river, which the Indians called the "Sha-ga-rin" meaning "Clear Water." This river was later called the Chagrin River, though the origin of the name remains in dispute.
In 1835, the village was permanently named "Willoughby" in honor of Westel Willoughby, Jr., a public health official that the founders of a short-lived Medical College, which was based in the city, hoped to attract to the area. Many historical buildings from this period survive to this date, affording the downtown Willoughby area some outstanding specimens of 19th century architecture.
In World War I, the U.S. Army chose Willoughby as the site for a chemical weapons plant producing lewisite.
Over time, Willoughby sent citizens into every major U.S. military conflict. Several memorials and historical relics are displayed in Wes Point Park, the center of downtown Willoughby, to honor those that have served.
Willoughby is the only town in America that has belonged, at one time or other, to six counties (Washington, Jefferson, Trumbull, Geauga, Cuyahoga, and Lake).
From the History section of Willoughby, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship33
Kirtland Temple
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Old South Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Christ Community Church of Willoughby
Church · Nondenominational · 2.2 mi
36407 Ridge Road, Willoughby
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare9
University Hospitals Perrico Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
4176 Ohio State Route 306, Willoughby
University Hospitals Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
36001 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby
Map of Willoughby
250 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 (6 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
Lake County has had 8 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
Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Eastlake 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
- Willowick 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Wickliffe 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Mentor 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Euclid 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Richmond Heights 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Mayfield Heights 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Painesville 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Lyndhurst 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- South Euclid 10 mi southwest, about 16 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
- 20150826 04 Willoughby, Ohio, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Public Libary Willoughby, Ohio, Mackinacbreezer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Willoughby, LeeG7144, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ohio Historical Marker - The Willoughby University of Lake Erie Medical College, Jbarta, CC0
- Julia Bryce Country estate, Willoughby, OH, USA, Bubba73, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smart Building, LeeG7144, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christian Kirksey and Myles Garrett (48086668342), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
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- Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball (48086788151), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
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- Pharaoh Brown (48086781638) (cropped), Erik Drost on Flickr, CC BY 2.0
- Pharaoh Brown (48086781638), Erik Drost on Flickr, CC BY 2.0
- Pharaoh Brown (48086744586), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball (48086586908), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
- Myles Garrett and Joe Haden (48086575958), Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0
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