South Park station (GCRTA)

South Park station is a stop on the RTA Green Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located in the median of Shaker Boulevard (Ohio State Route 87) at its intersection with South Park Boulevard, after which the station is named.

South Park
South Park station westbound platform in March 2022
General information
Location15700 Shaker Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Coordinates 41°28′54″N 81°34′18″W
Owned byGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Line(s)Shaker Boulevard
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt-grade
AccessibleNo[1]
Other information
Websiteriderta.com/facilities/southpark
History
OpenedDecember 17, 1913 (1913-12-17)
Rebuilt1980
Previous namesNature Center at South Park (2010–2018)
Original companyCleveland Railway
Services
Preceding station Rapid Transit Following station
Southington
toward Tower City
 Green Line Lee–Shaker
toward Green Road

History

The station opened on December 17, 1913, with the initiation of rail service on what is now Shaker Boulevard from Coventry Road to Fontenay Road.[2]: 12 

The line was built by Cleveland Interurban Railroad and initially operated by the Cleveland Railway.

In 1980 and 1981, the Green and Blue Lines were completely renovated with new track, ballast, poles and wiring, and new stations were built along the line. The renovated line along Shaker Boulevard opened on October 11, 1980.[2]: 111 

Station layout

The station has two narrow side platforms, split across the intersection with South Park Boulevard. Westbound trains stop at a platform with a small shelter east of the intersection before crossing South Park. Eastbound trains stop at a platform west of the intersection before crossing. The station does not have ramps to allow passengers with disabilities to access trains.

Side platform, doors open on the right
Westbound ←      Green Line toward Tower City (Southington)
Eastbound →      Green Line toward Green Road (Lee–Shaker) →
Side platform, doors open on the right

Notable places nearby

References
  1. "South Park Rapid Station". Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. Toman, Jim (1990). The Shaker Heights Rapid Transit. Glendale, Calif.: Interurban Press. ISBN 0-916374-95-5. OCLC 22733637.

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