Parks and Recreation

Kids sitting on bench at a park in the Village of Marble Cliff

The Village of Marble Cliff values greenspace.

From Falco Park to Tarpy Woods to Island Greenspace, the Village of Marble Cliff preserves and maintains greenspace for the residents enjoyment and the betterment of the environment. Enjoy the parks in the Village of Marble Cliff or travel to our neighbor Grandview Heights to enjoy their various parks. Marble Cliff residents are granted “resident” status under the Grandview Heights recreation programs. For information about parks and recreation programs available, please go to: https://grandviewheights.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Parks and Facilities

Paul J. Falco Park on Fernwood Avenue and Tarpy Woods at the south end of Cambridge Blvd. are owned and maintained by the Village for the enjoyment of all. The parks are open to guests from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. year-round. Dogs are not permitted in the parks.

For information about area park and recreation facilities including those in Grandview Heights, please go to: https://grandviewheights.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/Facilities/tabid/4808/Default.aspx

Marble Cliff residents are granted “resident” status under the Grandview Heights recreation programs.

https://grandviewheights.recdesk.com/Community/Facility/Detail?facilityId=4

Grandview Heights Skate Park is located in the Municipal Pool parking lot, 1350 Goodale Blvd. This is the places to be if you are a skateboarder or in-line skater (no bikes allowed). There is a variety of equipment available between late Fall and early Spring during the hours 8:00am and dark. Rules and Regulations are posted at the skate park and must be followed for skating privileges.

 

The tennis courts at 1755 Goodale Blvd. are maintained by the City of Grandview Heights and may be used by Marble Cliff residents on a first-come, first-served basis. The courts are lit from April 1-October 31 (weather permitting) and can be turned on from dusk until 11:00PM.

W.W. Williams Shelter House at Wyman Woods may be reserved by Marble Cliff residents (at a fee) for gatherings of family reunions, company picnics, club meetings, etc. Reservations will be accepted online through RecDesk at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/347b20f1/NcuHhkalkkyUcNo23gCdng?u=https://bit.ly/3TuVkon.

Programs and Activities

Marble Cliff residents are granted “resident” status under the Grandview Heights recreation programs. For information about parks and recreation programs available to Marble Cliff residents via the Grandview Heights and Parks and Recreation Department, please go to: https://grandviewheights.recdesk.com/recdeskportal/Programs/tabid/4804/Default.aspx

Marble Cliff youth can participate under “resident” status in a wide array of youth activities sponsored by the Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, contact the Department at 614-488-3111 or visit its web site here.

Community Resources

The Village is in the Grandview Heights Public Library district. Visit the Grandview Heights Public Library Web Site.

Residents of Marble Cliff are part of the Grandview Heights Public Schools district, offering students access to excellent educational opportunities within a close-knit community. The schools are known for their strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including arts, sports, and clubs that enrich student life. Marble Cliff residents also benefit from the school district’s recreational facilities, such as sports fields, gymnasiums, and the Grandview Heights swimming pool, which are available for community use. The district’s commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth makes it a key part of the Marble Cliff community.

See Grandview Heights Public Schools for more information