South Park station (GCRTA)

South Park
light rail station
South Park station from the westbound platform
Location	15700 Shaker Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio
Coordinates	41°28′54″N 81°34′18″W / 41.48167°N 81.57167°W / 41.48167; -81.57167Coordinates: 41°28′54″N 81°34′18″W / 41.48167°N 81.57167°W / 41.48167; -81.57167
Owned by	Greater Cleveland RTA
Line(s)	Shaker Boulevard
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
Construction
Structure type	At grade
Other information
Website	Nature Center at South Park Rapid Station
History
Opened	December 17, 1913
Rebuilt	October 11, 1980
Previous names	Nature Center at South Park (2010–2018)
Original company	Cleveland Railway
Services
Preceding station Rapid Transit Following station Southington toward Tower City Green Line Lee–Shaker toward Green Road

South Park, alternatively referred to South Park–Nature Center is a station stop on the RTA Green Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located at the intersection of South Park Boulevard and Shaker Boulevard (Ohio State Route 87).

History[]

The station opened on December 17, 1913 with the initiation of rail service on what is now Shaker Boulevard from Coventry Road to Fontenay Road.^[1]

The line was built by Cleveland Interurban Railroad and initially operated by the Cleveland Railway.

In 1980 and 1981, the Green and Blue Lines were completely renovated with new track, ballast, poles and wiring, and new stations were built along the line. The renovated line along Shaker Boulevard opened on October 11, 1980.^[2]

Station layout[]

The station comprises two side platforms, the westbound platform east of the intersection, and the eastbound platform west of the intersection, with small shelters on each platform.

Notable places nearby[]

• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

References[]

External links[]

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