South Park station (GCRTA)

South Park, alternatively referred to South Park–Nature Center is a station stop on the RTA Green Line in Shaker Heights, Ohio, located at the intersection of South Park Boulevard and Shaker Boulevard (Ohio State Route 87).

South Park
light rail station
South Park station from the westbound platform
Location15700 Shaker Boulevard,
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Coordinates41°28′54″N 81°34′18″W
Owned byGreater Cleveland RTA
Line(s)Shaker Boulevard
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeAt grade
Other information
WebsiteNature Center at South Park Rapid Station
History
OpenedDecember 17, 1913
RebuiltOctober 11, 1980
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.[1]

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]

Station layout

The station comprises two side platforms, the westbound platform east of the intersection, and the eastbound platform west of the intersection, with small shelters on each platform.

Side platform
Westbound ←      Green Line toward Tower City (Southington)
Eastbound →      Green Line toward Green Road (Lee–Shaker) →
Side platform

Notable places nearby

References
  1. Toman, James (1990). The Shaker Heights Rapid Transit. Glendale, Cal.: Interurban Press. p. 12. ISBN 0-916374-95-5.
  2. Toman (1990). p. 111.

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