Generous Donor Spruces Up Downtown Kamm’s Corners

Earlier this year, West Park Kamm's Neighborhood Development was contacted by a member of the community who received ...

Imagine West Park Brings a Splash of Public Art to Kamm’s Corners

In 2023, thanks to generous support from the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Foundation, West Park Kamm's Neighborhood ...

Mastering Home Repairs: A Recap of 4 Essential Workshops

Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just getting your feet wet in home repairs, knowledge is key ...

Leadership Announcement

Deputy Director Joe Dill to Assume Interim Role with Departure of Executive Director David Robinson West Park Kamm’s ...

Leading by Example: WPKND Reduces Waste with Support from Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District

If you’ve visited WPKND’s new office, you might have noticed our new trash, recycling, and compost bins. WPKND ...

WPKND and World Changers Make a World of Difference for a Local Senior

By CJ Demchak In April, WPKND was approached by Gateway Church in Old Brooklyn. Beth and Tony Loseto, ...

The Reading Room CLE – Bookstore Opens Up Shop in Kamm’s Corners

If you have been in downtown Kamm’s Corners recently, you may have noticed the addition of a unique ...

Transforming Your Yard into a Native Oasis

By Danielle Huryn, West Park Resident, Tree Steward and Conservation Biology Masters Student In the beautiful warm weather, ...

West Park Takes Root: A Tree Plan in Action

Program History & Philosophy WPKND is intentionally focusing its tree planting efforts on the southern end of our ...

Introducing Kamm’s Corps: A New Way to Volunteer in West Park!

Introducing Kamm’s Corps: A New Chapter of Community Volunteering West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development has long offered volunteer ...

Resident Spotlight- Emily Tiell

Meet Emily Tiell, a recent addition to the West Park neighborhood whose passion for both baking and building ...

Hasani Management Inc.- Building Futures and Community through Youth Empowerment

Nestled in the heart of West Park, Hasani Management Inc., led by the passionate and dedicated Chinetha Hall, ...

Franciscan Village Continues Investment in West Park

In the fall of 2023, we highlighted significant investments in Franciscan Village’s facilities that included renovated apartments and ...

Holiday Memories and Recipes

West Parkers Share Their Favorite Holiday Memories and Recipespublished in West Park Magazine Holiday Issue 2020 by Nic ...

Sister Restaurants in West Park Kamm

Welcome Planted and welcome back Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar, now sister restaurants available for take-out. Both restaurants operate out Red ...

Book Drive Benefiting Newton D. Baker School of Arts

In partnership with West Park United Church of Christ, West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development is requesting English-language books ...

Get Creative!

Imagine That Designs has expanded to a second location. Owner Megan Sorn of Image That Designs reached the goal of ...

A Family Legacy from Greenhouses to Chestnut Fields

This June, WPKND’s Explore West Park walkers received a behind-the-scenes tour from owner Alan Apelt of the RO ...

History of the Generosity of West Parkers

While working on the spring issue of the West Park Magazine, I had the privilege of capturing the ...

Cleveland Public Library Master Planning – West Park Branch

Plans are underway for the renovation of The Cleveland Public Library West Park Branch. The future plans respect ...

Cleveland Public Library Master Planning – West Park Branch

Plans are underway for the renovation of The Cleveland Public Library West Park Branch. The future plans respect ...

Holiday Memories and Recipes

West Parkers Share Their Favorite Holiday Memories and Recipespublished in West Park Magazine Holiday Issue 2020 by Nic ...

Sister Restaurants in West Park Kamm’s

Welcome Planted and welcome back Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar, now sister restaurants available for take-out. Both restaurants operate out Red ...

Gino’s Shoe Repair

Originally published in the 2015 Summer Kamm’s Corners Magazine Gino’s Shoe Repair Working Magic for Nearly 50 Years ...

Welcome Inward Compass Yoga

Now Open!Inward Compass Yoga is located at 5 Points intersection at 15903 West Park Road. Owner Vern Sherill ...

West Park Animal Hospital Will Expand

The site of the West Park Animal Hospital (WPAH), 4113 Rocky River Drive, has been home to a ...

Habesha Restaurant offers West Park Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine

Habesha Restaurant, which will feature Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, will open in the space formerly occupied by Gyro ...

The Mohicans Treehouse Plants Roots In Cleveland

The former Fifth Third Bank at 3885 Rocky River Drive has been purchased by Kevin Mooney, the owner ...

Gene’s Place: A West Park Tradition

Owners of Gene’s Place, Gene Lavelle and his wife of 62 years, Peggie McNamara Lavelle, histories go way back ...

Carol and John’s Comic Book Shop adapts as they celebrate 30 years

What a year to celebrate 30 years in business! Carol and John’s Comic Book Shop, like many other businesses, ...

WPKND’s Statement Against Racism

West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development condemns racism in all forms and recognizes the gross injustices facing people of ...

Business Resources

Business Resources:  updated 6/3/2020 The Ohio Minority Micro-Enterprise Grant Program Many Ohio small, minority- and women-owned businesses have been ...

Support Local! Support West Park Kamm’s!

Listing of Ward 17 open businesses, locations, contact info, and hours. We advise you to check prior to ...

West Park Emergency Food Pantry and Delivery Program

Strong communities come together in times of difficulty. Contributing to the Emergency Food Delivery Program will allow our ...

Resident and Business Resources for West Park

West Park Resident Resources -updated 9/1/20 Ohio children who receive free or reduced-price meals at school will soon ...

2020 Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Survey

2020 Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Survey We need your feedback! Help us make the 2020 Kamm’s Corners Farmers ...

Update on Councilman Marty Keane

West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development wishes Councilman Martin Keane much success in his future endeavors with the City ...

Rosemary Mudry Announced as New WPKND Executive Director

We’re thrilled to introduce Rosemary Mudry as our new Executive Director. She joins WPKND with years of community development ...

The History of the Kamm’s Corners Clock

Originally published in the 1997 Holiday Kamm’s Corners Magazine The residents of Kamm’s Corners don’t have to worry ...

Shifting Gears

Vacations offer time for self-reflection, and my recent train trip through the Canadian Rockies with my wife was ...

Warren Village Safety Meeting Follow-Up

West Park Kamm’s Neighborhood Development hosted a safety meeting at St. Mark Social Hall attended by more than ...

Capstone Planning Exercise

We were proud to partner with Cleveland State University to be part of its Capstone Study for the 2019 Urban ...

Municipal Parking Lot Closure Tuesday May 28 -Thursday May 30 For Resurfacing

The city owned parking lot bordered by W. 168 and Albers Avenue (behind Walgreens and West Park Station ...

Free Books for all ages 0-15 years old!

West Park Kamm’s has partnered with the Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank as a liaison to provide West Park with FREE ...

CMSD Revised School Construction Plan

CMSD has announced a series of regional meetings to gather input on their revised school construction plan, a ...

Parking Lot Improvements Scheduled to Start

Starting on April 8, improvements and renovations will be made to the city-owned municipal parking lot at Albers ...

KCDC Statement on Former Kmart Property

JANUARY 14, 2019 KAMM’S CORNERS – Many people in our neighborhood are curious about what’s next for the ...

Romanian Festival August 17 – 19

Good food and lively folk music beckon all to the grounds of Saint Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren ...

Asphalt Cinema Aug. 17th: “Coco” and Safety Fair

Asphalt Cinema returns August 17th with a showing of “Coco,” which won the neighborhood Facebook poll. Join your neighbors ...

Don’t miss Walk on Wednesday with Councilman Keane!

Kamm’s Corners Walk on Wednesdays series returns Wednesday, August 8th. The walk will be lead by Ward 17 ...

Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market Manager on New Day Cleveland

Set your DVR or watch live between 10 and 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, as our Market ...