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The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
Oscar Townsend and the Cleveland, Lorain, & Wheeling Railroad developed a prosperous vacation resort in the 1880's, eventually called Chippewa Lake Park located on the banks of Ohio's largest natural lake.
The Village of Gloria Glens Park was created by the Chippewa Lake Park to house their many patrons seeking overnight accommoda-tion
Oscar Townsend and the Cleveland, Lorain, & Wheeling Railroad developed a prosperous vacation resort in the 1880's, eventually called Chippewa Lake Park located on the banks of Ohio's largest natural lake.
The Village of Gloria Glens Park was created by the Chippewa Lake Park to house their many patrons seeking overnight accommoda-tion for the weekends. Most of the remaining bungalow style homes that exist today have been updated and converted to year round homes.
The Great Depression and extinction of interurban rail service crippled the park, but in 1937, Parker Beach purchased the resort, & it enjoyed a swinging Golden Age through 1969, as he kept the park's ballroom filled with dancers & famous bands.
However, in 1978, after more than 100 years of operation, Chippewa Lake Park closed its doors, and joined the long list of defunct traditional amusement parks around the country.
Chippewa Lake Park keeps the memory of one of Ohio's longest-lived and best-loved amusement parks alive through vintage images and captivating history.
(Courtesy of David W. and Diane DeMali Francis)
What is the Village of Gloria Glens all about?
The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
Many individuals and families are searching for a home/ vacation destination to rest, renew and reconnect. For 100 years, we have have welcomed everyone to experience a step back in time' to a place where values, traditions and family remain the focus.
What facilities does the Village offer?
The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
What facilities does the Village offer?
We maintain several community parks with various equipment for both children and adults to enjoy.
1.) Town Hall (for rent)
2.) Tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, plus a jungle gym.
3.) Swings, teeter-totter, and merry-go-round.
4.) Pavilion (must reserve) and a Volleyball court.
5.) Lake access for Association Members only.
*Parking passes required for all.*
What events occur here?
The history of the Village of Gloria Glens Park
What facilities does the Village offer?
Annual 4th of July Parade
Annual Association Wiener Roast
An Official Voting Precinct
Santa Claus Visit
(Lafayette Fire Department)