Green, Ohio

Green is a city in southeastern Summit County, Ohio, United States.

[7] By 1900, five unincorporated settlements were in Green Township, surrounded by farmlands with valuable crops and areas of coal.

[9] The City of Green is also notable for its legal battle against the NEXUS Pipeline, which runs close to residential neighborhoods, endangered wetlands, and the Comet Lake Dam.

[10][11] Construction began in 2018 after a settlement of $7.5 million was reached with the city's government.

[12] The flag of Green was created as a result of a contest targeted towards school-age residents; due to similar design, there was a tie between two creators, Matt Pitzo and Justin Callahan.

"[13] The flag can be viewed at the Central Administration Building (CAB), Boettler Park, and Akron General, all of which are along Massillon Road.

In 2009, the city opened the first two-lane roundabout in Summit County at the intersection of State Route 241 and Steese Road.

[1] As of 2024, the members of city council are:[23] Former and current mayors of the City of Green include John Torok (1992-1998), Freda Hunter Bates (1998-1998), Brenda Fargo (1998-1999), Dan Croghan (2000-2007), Dick Norton (2008-2015), Gerard Neugebauer (2016-2023), and Rocco Yeargin (2024–present).

Green's first elected Law Director, Lisa Carey Dean, took office in 2020.

In the Ohio Senate, Green is represented by Republican Kristina Roegner.

Originally owned by a wealthy industrialist, the land was donated to the city of Green to be used for public recreation.

Today, the 26-acre park is a popular recreational area with trails and various outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, picnicking, and biking.

[26] The Akron-Canton Regional Airport is located mostly in the city of Green, although a small part extends into Jackson Township in Stark County.

The city is also served by Portage Lakes Career Center, which offers vocational programs to high school students and adults.

City limits signage
Map of Ohio highlighting Summit County