Ward 3

Ward 3 - CopyWard 3 sits near the center of Akron and covers parts of Downtown as well as the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood and portions of University Park. There's no limit to the fun in Ward 3. Ward 3 boasts a wonderful combination of new residential home growth, historic sites, and delightful community amenities.  Check out all the excitement at the Akron Zoo or take a dip at Perkins Woods Pool! Visit us at Summit Lake Community Center and take a walk around the trail or a canoe ride. Grab a bite to eat downtown at R. Shea Brewery, Spaghetti Warehouse, or the Diamond Deli then catch a RubberDucks game at Canal Park. Have an affinity for history? We've got plenty of that too! From the Glendale Cemetery to the John Brown House and the Native American Bronze statue, you can find it all right here in Ward 3! 

You can also find some of Akron's biggest employers within the confines of Ward 3, including Akron Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and Gojo.

So, whether you're looking for a job, a delicious meal, a fun experience, or world-class healthcare, Ward 3 is the place to be! 

The Ward 3 councilperson is Margo Sommerville. You can find her contact info here.

Canal Park
Akron Zoo - Copy
Summit Lake-9 - Copy
perkins6