Willoughby, Ohio

About Willoughby

Willoughby is a close-knit town in northeastern Ohio, home to 24,208 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Willoughby holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,364 residents per square mile.

📰 Willoughby News Today

• David A. Lehtoma Obituary (2026) - Willoughby, OH - The Abbey of Willoughby Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Felony theft, identity theft suspect wanted by Willoughby police Cleveland 19 News · Aug 12
• Cleveland woman accused of hitting man with SUV in Willoughby Hills Cleveland.com · Aug 14
• Fatal officer-involved shooting investigated in Willoughby FOX 8 News · Aug 1
• 45-year-old shot, killed by Willoughby police officers News 5 Cleveland WEWS · Aug 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Willoughby Unique

• The only place in America named Willoughby — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 24,208.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Willoughby

• Arabica Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
• Ballentine
• Beal's Pickles N Pints — burger
• Bibibop — asian
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Candy Cloud — coffee shop (café)
• Chagrin River Diner
• Cocos Locos — mexican
• Dave's Cosmic Subs — sandwich (café)
• Dogs on Erie — hot dog

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Stella's Art Gallery · Art gallery
• Little Red Schoolhouse & History Center · Museum
• Willoughby Water Park · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Willoughby

• Chagrin River Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Daniels Park reviews ★
• F. Alex Nason Park reviews ★
• Gilson Park reviews ★
• Lincoln Park reviews ★
• Parsons Gardens · Garden reviews ★
• Saint Clair Park reviews ★
• Todd Field reviews ★
• Wes Point Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Willoughby

• Edison Elementary School
• Grant Elementary School
• Northern Career Institute
• School of Innovation
• South High School
• Willoughby Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Windsor Laurelwood Center For Behavorial Medicine · Psychiatric

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Willoughby

🏘️ Nearby Communities