FAQs

Do you have to be a resident of Cleveland Heights to use the Community Center?: Cleveland Heights residents have the priority use of our parks and facilities. Nonresidents have limited access. Residents can bring guests, but the number is limited and depends on the facility and usage. Our Community Center was built and is supported by taxes paid by residents and is primarily for use by residents. Some programs are open to the nonresidents as well, with a higher rate structure.

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1. Are there fees for usage, classes, programs, leagues?: Yes. The fees help to cover the costs of the programs. Priority is given to residents of Cleveland Heights. Fees are generally differentiated between residents and nonresidents. Please refer to the the specific class, program or league that interests you to see the specific fee.

You qualify for a membership to the Community Center if:

If you own property in Cleveland Heights, but do not live here, you do not qualify for a Community Center membership.

3. Do you have meeting rooms available for rental?: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we are currently not renting any of our rooms. If you are interested in booking a room, please call the Community Center at 216-691-7373 after the New Year for status updates on room rentals. Thank you.

4. Do you have to be a resident of Cleveland Heights to use the Community Center?: Cleveland Heights residents have the priority use of our parks and facilities. Nonresidents have limited access. Residents can bring guests, but the number is limited and depends on the facility and usage. Our Community Center was built and is supported by taxes paid by residents and is primarily for use by residents. Some programs are open to the nonresidents as well, with a higher rate structure.

5. I am a resident and pay taxes; why must I pay user fees also?: The taxes cover the cost of paying for the facilities and their upkeep. The fees are necessary to cover program costs (staff, materials, etc.).

6. Scholarships are available for Cleveland Heights residents. Why are they not available for University Heights residents?: The City facilities are supported by income taxes and tax levy payments by Cleveland Heights residents only. The property taxes support the school system and not the individual cities of Cleveland Heights or University Heights.

7. What amenities does the Community Center have?: The Community Center has two ice rinks, a gym, a fitness center and indoor four-lane track Senior Activity Center, meeting rooms and rental spaces, concession stand, all purpose pathway, grass recreation area and a nearby nature trail.

Front Desk Hours

Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Sunday - 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Current Fitness Center Hours

Monday - Friday - 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Saturday - 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Sunday - 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

9. What determines open gym times?: Other programs that utilize the Community Center as well as the time of season determine open gym times.

10. What determines the Community Center days/hours?: Both the Community Center and City Hall are closed on all legal holidays and union mandated holiday observance days, to reduce staff and utility costs. This has enabled the City, along with program and staffing cuts, to keep the facilities open as much as possible, to best serve our patrons.

11. What do I need to do to register for programs and/or become a member?: To see a complete offering of programs, please browse our website. Registration for programming takes place at the Community Center or online. Some programs will allow you to register over the phone with a VISA or MasterCard if you are already in our database. Some programs may require you to register in person.

12. Where is the Community Center located?: The Cleveland Heights Community Center is located at 1 Monticello Boulevard on the corner of Monticello and Mayfield Road. The Main entrance is off of Monticello Boulevard.