Willoughby Hills was incorporated as a village in 1954 and became a city in 1970. A picturesque community, it has maintained the delicate balance between preserving its countryside and developing the townscape. Encompassing about 11 square miles and a population of approximately 8,600, the city is a mix of residential and commercial areas and public green spaces.
The abundance of parkland is the community’s most prominent feature. Willoughby Hills is the only Northeastern Ohio community that hosts three different park agencies within its boundaries, providing more than six miles of hiking trails on protected lands.
St. Noel Catholic Church, dedicated in August 1983, is CityMusic’s Willoughby Hills home. Stonework on the building’s exterior is in harmony with the surrounding woodland setting, and is echoed inside the sanctuary. The altar and baptismal font are each carved from single blocks of sandstone and floors are made of black slate. Huge clear glass windows provide a glorious view of spring flowers and fall foliage. Behind the Church, an outdoor chapel, built by the Youth Group and other volunteers, offers a beautiful worship space that’s open to nature.
A 70 member choir, bell choir and Music Ministry attest to the importance of music for this congregation. Welcoming CityMusic into their Church is an extension of their belief in the value and power of musical expression.
Willoughby Hills has grown from a small intersection of two major highways; U.S. Route 6 (Chardon Road) and Ohio Route 91 (S.O.M. Center Road), to a thriving little city with a hometown feel. Mirroring that early pattern, two major interstate highways; I-90 and I-271, now intersect here, permitting easy access to Cleveland, Akron, Columbus and points east. Learn More
It’s easy to find something good to eat here. Choices include a classic sports bar to a family owned Italian eatery and a frozen custard stand that boasts 24 flavors. Learn More
In Willoughby Hills, you can catch a fish or hike a trail, shop an outlet mall or test-drive a new car, sit down for dinner in a nice restaurant or grab a hot dog and a cone with the kids Learn More
