The Richfield Heritage Preserve is 336 acres of winding streams, lakes, and forests that had been closed off from the public for over 75 years. It had been farmed by the pioneer Oviatt family and then became the estate of inventor Jim Kirby. During the 1920s Kirby constructed a patented lake, a mill to generate electric power, a house air-conditioned with spring water, and a dance hall built on springs. Upstream, the Neal family built their fairy tale houses and operated a thriving fruit farm.
The land was purchased by the Cleveland Girl Scouts in 1937 and enclosed with a fence for the protection of the girls. In 2015, the property was purchased by the citizens of Richfield. It has been transformed into a park for public enjoyment. In 2020, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the "Camp Crowell Hilaka Historic District". |
Severe Weather alert for this evening.
Amity Tour is cancelled per Park Director Work crew is there most Saturday afternoons- stop by
Zoom option for the meeting: click here
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84240617342?pwd=QVFmSWQ2OFh1Q1VHTWdwK3dLUUVPdz09
Meeting ID: 842 4061 7342
Passcode: 101510
April 17 7:00 pm Friends of RHP annual meeting at The Lodge
Richfield Heritage Preserve, north entrance - 4374 Broadview Rd. Richfield, OH 44286
Through the gate and all the way down the long driveway
April 28 2:00 pm Kirby's Mill docent training
Interested? notify lynndragonwing@gmail.com
Bring your own camp chair
Bring your own camp chair