City of Euclid, Ohio

585 E 222nd St, Euclid, OH, United States

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The Big Clean Removes Over 200 Bags of Trash from Euclid and Collinwood

May 8, 2023

Euclid claims the victory, cleaning up the most bags of trash in the 2023 Big Clean.

The rainy weather on clean-up day couldn’t dampen the spirits of the nearly 100 volunteers from the cities of Euclid and Collinwood that joined together Saturday, April 22nd for the 2023 Big Clean. This year’s version of the yearly competition between our two lakefront cities to see which community can pick up the most trash was extra special with the event date falling on Earth Day.

In total, Big Clean Volunteers picked up 202 bags of trash, 4 discarded lawn chairs, 2 abandoned steel drum containers and 35 dumped tires. These items and more were removed from streets, sewers, tree lawns, alleys, parking lots, beaches and parks around the area.

“It helps all of us out because it makes the neighborhood look nice,” said Big Clean Volunteer and lifelong Euclid resident Chris Grad. “It makes the city look nice, and it all snowballs from there.”

Due to the weather, volunteers were given two options for participation: they could toss on some rain gear and complete the clean-up as planned, or they could pick up supplies at the Earth Day Celebration and Resource Fair held at C. E Orr Ice Arena and pick up trash in their selected location on a drier day. Participants in the resource fair included Tilth Soil / Rust Belt Riders, Meadow City Nursery, Euclid Shade Tree Commission, Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability, Cleveland Water Department, Euclid Public Library, Lakeshore Garden Club, Memorial Park Community Garden, Friends of Euclid Creek and the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District.

Bag totals are still trailing in as volunteers complete their clean-ups, but it looks like this year Euclid is the winner of this friendly competition, collecting a larger number of bags and ending a two-year streak for Collinwood. While the Big Clean is a competition every year it’s all of us who win! Residents of both cities can celebrate Earth Day by enjoying cleaner streets, cleaner parks and a cleaner environment.

“Euclid and Collinwood residents take a lot of pride in their community and show up no matter what the weather,” said Keep Euclid Beautiful Chair Linda Beck, one of the four organizers of this year’s event. “That is 202 bags of litter that we kept from going down our storm drains and into Lake Erie. What a fantastic effort by everyone”.

If you missed The Big Clean and would still like to volunteer to clean up your community, please contact Keep Euclid Beautiful Chair Linda Beck at keepeuclidbeautiful@cityofeuclid.com or 216-289-2786. Future opportunities for clean-ups are coming soon!

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Sims Park Reimagined: Master Plan Update Survey

February 24, 2025

Participate in the Sims Park Reimagined Master Plan Survey We are excited to invite Euclid residents to participate in the Sims Park Reimagined Master Plan Community Input Survey! This is a unique opportunity for you to help shape the future of our beloved Sims Park, ensuring it continues to be a vibrant and welcoming space for everyone. As part of the Sims Park Master Plan project, we've hosted two successful Community Open Houses at Henn Mansion. These events were crucial in gathering community insights and setting the direction for our park’s future. The First Open House : Held on November 6th, 2024, this meeting was focused on establishing broad priorities and goals. We engaged with the community to understand their vision and aspirations for Sims Park. The Second Open House : This event took place on February 1st and showcased two Preliminary Concept Plans for the park. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback and share their thoughts on these concepts. Now, it's your turn to weigh in! The survey offers you the chance to review the same plans that were presented at the Community Open Houses and provide your feedback. Your insights are invaluable and will directly influence the enhancements and changes to the Sims Park Master Plan. Your participation ensures that the final Master Plan is inclusive and reflects the diverse perspectives and needs of all park users. Together, we can continue to make Sims Park a better place for relaxation, recreation, and community gatherings. Help us reimagine Sims Park by completing the survey today. Your voice is essential in making Sims Park even better for generations to come!