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Living in West Akron, Akron, OH

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Akron? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lawton Cumminty Center Field
      Maple Grove
      Dover Park
      Dover Park
      Stoner/Hawkins Park
      Slosson Park
      Kerr Park
      Aquae Park

      Entertainment

      Watkins Academy Museum of the Cultural Arts
      Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
      Akron Zoo
      Highland Theater
      Portage Country Club
      Canal Park
      Akrona Gallery
      Akron Civic Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Hanini Subs
      Copley Liquor Express
      Sports Drink
      mr Hero
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Rally's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Akron? Of all people who commute, 4.8% take public transportation in West Akron.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is West Akron a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
      Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Akron General
      Akron Children's Hospital NICU at Summa
      Akron Children's Hospital
      Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital
      Summa Health System - St. Thomas Campus
      Summa Health System – Akron Campus
      Emergency Room - Akron Children's Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Drug Mart
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Akron Health Mart

      Doctors

      Cynthia Koelker
      Northeast Ohio Nephrology Associates
      Akron Children's Hospital - Maternal Fetal Medicine at Summa