A COVID-19 pop-up vaccination site will be available in partnership with Lorain County Public Health and the City of Elyria at Ely Square on June 17 and June 19. Additional vaccination clinics are planned at the same location in July and August. The Pfizer two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (12 and older)...
Beginning Thursday, June 17, 2021 and lasting approximately two (2) weeks, work will begin on the resurfacing project on Lowell St. from SR 113 to the Lowell St. RR overpass. This project will consist of removing the existing asphalt making repairs to the underlying surface and then resurfacing...
ELYRIA, OH - City of Elyria Mayor Frank Whitfield is declaring June 14 through June 20 another Week of Engagement for the community. Residents are invited to engage in the full week of City-led and community-led events and experiences from civic engagement opportunities to large-scale events,...
Elyria, OH - The City of Elyria Parks and Recreation Board has unanimously waived youth fees for Elyria residents for programs running June 7 through December 31, 2021. The programs included in this decision are: Summer Tennis – Sessions 1 & 2 Safety Town – Sessions 1,2 & 3 Learn to Swim...
Elyria, OH - Elyria Community Partnership and Invest Elyria have joined forces to bring Third Thursdays, an evening of live music, food trucks, local vendors and non-profits alike to Ely Square Park June 17, July 15, and August 19 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. “Ely Square is the heart of downtown and I...
The first round of the annual City of Elyria Street Sweeping Initiative has been POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 7 DUE TO WEATHER ISSUES. Sweeping will start in Ward 5 and progress through the rest of the City counterclockwise in the following order: Ward 3 Ward 1 Ward 7 Ward 4 Ward 2 Ward 6 Prior to...
The Office of the Mayor and Safety Service Director and Elyria City Council are holding a Strategic Planning Meeting on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meeting will begin and end in an open meeting accessible by the public. Interested parties may attend online via zoom,...
Elyria, OH - The City of Elyria has opened its South and West Park Splash Pads early for the 2021 season. Details about the locations of each pad are included below: South Park Splash Pad: Located near Thomas O. Shores Recreation Center, northwest of the playground structure. 101 South Park...
ELYRIA, OH - More than 300 bicycles were donated to the City of Elyria at the 2nd Annual Bike Donation Drive in partnership with the Elyria Bicycle Education Center on Saturday, May 15. “This level of support is another testament of the people we have in our community and their willingness to...
The Lake Avenue sewer project reclamation will begin, Monday, May 17th, 2021 and continuing for approximately 2 weeks. The City of Elyria has installed a new sewer line from the intersection of Lake Avenue and Griswold Road and continuing south on Lake Avenue for 600 feet. The road reclamation...
ELYRIA, OH - Skill City Promise is a dynamic, first-of-its-kind partnership between the city of Elyria and Lorain County Community College (LCCC) focused on providing a free education to Elyria residents through short-term certificate programs in business, health care, information technology,...
Elyria, OH - The city of Elyria and the Elyria Bicycle Education Center are hosting the 2nd Annual Elyria Bike Donation Drive on Saturday, May 15 at West Recreation Center Garage from 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. “Bicycles have always been a part of Elyria’s history - from some of the original saddles being...
We're thrilled to share the updated 2021 Elyria Parks & Recreation Program Guide! Find details about upcoming camps, leagues, adult offerings and more for spring, summer, and early fall. Click here to see the complete guide.
Elyria, OH - The city of Elyria and Kinetic by Windstream, a leading communication services and entertainment provider, are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership to further digital transformation efforts, including access and training, for Elyria residents. “Internet...
ELYRIA, OH - The City of Elyria was awarded a $362,500 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund for a West Park Trail & Improvement Project that includes the development and construction of: 2-mile all-purpose loop trail, including additional...
Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda for Monday, April 12th, 2021
ELYRIA, OH - Today, the City of Elyria announced changes to Mayor Frank Whitfield’s administration. After over a year with the Whitfield Administration and City of Elyria, Assistant Safety Service Director Derek Feuerstein is concluding his tenure on April 6, 2021. “Derek joined our team just...
Take charge, get involved, and have pride in our community! Join the City of Elyria for Pride & Service Day 2021! Get out, get your hands dirty, and sign-up to mulch, paint, plant, cleanup, and more throughout our community! Site locations this year include: Ely Square, Depot Street,...
ELYRIA, OH – The City of Elyria and Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) seek community input to prioritize projects included in the Elyra Active Transportation Plan (ATP). Discuss future walking and biking routes specific to your neighborhood with city leaders and residents. Join an online...
ELYRIA, OH - Last night, Elyria City Council unanimously approved the addition of a light-industrial zoning code overlay affecting parcels at Midway Mall. The overlay makes it possible for new development to begin at the long sought-after site, as well as continued business-general district...