City of Barberton

City of Barberton City of Barberton, Ohio Official page

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For street repairs, water main breaks, or other needs, please visit https://www.cityofbarberton.com to submit a request. The city of Barberton has a history that is unique among Ohio cities. It was established in 1891, at the height of the state's industrial development, as a planned industrial community. Situated within easy reach of canal, river and railroad, the new town was located just seven

miles southwest of Akron. Utilizing a natural glacial lake as its focal point, Barberton's founders laid out streets and lots for an attractive community of homes, churches, schools, and commercial buildings, and established many of the industries required to sustain it. A downtown developed, homes were constructed for businessmen and factory workers, churches and schools were built, and the city grew into an important industrial center of northeastern Ohio.

Get Lake-Ready Together! 🚤☀️With the warm weather finally here, now is the perfect time for adults and teens (ages 12+) ...
06/01/2026

Get Lake-Ready Together! 🚤☀️

With the warm weather finally here, now is the perfect time for adults and teens (ages 12+) to earn their Ohio Boating License together!

Whether you're planning a trip to the lake or want to master the jet ski this summer, our Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) covers what you need to know to safely and legally operate a craft over 10 hp.

THE QUICK DETAILS:
📅 When: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
📍 Where: Active Adult Center | 500 W. Hopocan Ave
💰 Cost: $20 (Includes materials + food on test day!)
👤 Who: Ages 12+ (Perfect for families!)

⚓ WHY TAKE THIS CLASS?
Skip the Online Stress: Learn in person and take your proctored exam right in class on the final night.
Get on the Water Faster: Pass the test on the final night and walk away with a temporary certificate that night! Your official NASBLA-approved card (valid for life!) will follow in the mail.
Stay Legal: Ohio law requires anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1982, to have this card to operate a boat or PWC. Get the whole house "lake-ready" before vacation season hits!

⚠️ REGISTRATION CLOSES: FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH Space is limited, so grab your spots today!
🔗 REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/BPRActiveActivities

The Barberton City Wide Yard Sale will be held on Thursday, June 11th through Sunday, June 14th. Yard sale permits are n...
05/30/2026

The Barberton City Wide Yard Sale will be held on Thursday, June 11th through Sunday, June 14th. Yard sale permits are not required for this event.

Please place a balloon at the end of the street to indicate participation.

As our Barberton Facts series continues, we’re highlighting another important part of the city’s early industrial story....
05/30/2026

As our Barberton Facts series continues, we’re highlighting another important part of the city’s early industrial story. When O.C. Barber switched his match factory from water power to boiler power, he purchased the patent for a water‑tube safety boiler created by Scotland‑born inventor Allan Stirling. He formed a company to produce this new tubular boiler, creating the Stirling Boiler Company. With the careful negotiating guidance of Edward Stettinius and Barber, the company was later acquired by Babcock and Wilcox of New Jersey, which became the largest commercial boiler manufacturer in the world.

Thanks to the research of local historian Bob Snyder, we can better understand how the Stirling Boiler Company contributed to Barberton’s growth and helped shape the city’s industrial identity.

05/28/2026

Q&A: Mayor Judge responds to questions submitted via social media this week.

Get Lake-Ready Together! 🚤☀️With the warm weather finally here, now is the perfect time for adults and teens (ages 12+) ...
05/27/2026

Get Lake-Ready Together! 🚤☀️

With the warm weather finally here, now is the perfect time for adults and teens (ages 12+) to earn their Ohio Boating License together!

Whether you're planning a trip to the lake or want to master the jet ski this summer, our Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) covers what you need to know to safely and legally operate a craft over 10 hp.

THE QUICK DETAILS:
📅 When: Monday, June 22 – Thursday, June 25 (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
📍 Where: Active Adult Center | 500 W. Hopocan Ave
💰 Cost: $20 (Includes materials + food on test day!)
👤 Who: Ages 12+ (Perfect for families!)

⚓ WHY TAKE THIS CLASS?
Skip the Online Stress: Learn in person and take your proctored exam right in class on the final night.
Get on the Water Faster: Pass the test on the final night and walk away with a temporary certificate that night! Your official NASBLA-approved card (valid for life!) will follow in the mail.
Stay Legal: Ohio law requires anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1982, to have this card to operate a boat or PWC. Get the whole house "lake-ready" before vacation season hits!

⚠️ REGISTRATION CLOSES: FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH Space is limited, so grab your spots today!

🔗 REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/BPRActiveActivities

Yesterday, Mayor Judge spoke at the Barberton Kiwanis meeting, offering exciting updates on America 250 and Barberton’s ...
05/27/2026

Yesterday, Mayor Judge spoke at the Barberton Kiwanis meeting, offering exciting updates on America 250 and Barberton’s 135th Anniversary celebrations, infrastructure improvements like Street Resurfacing and Waterline Replacements, progress at the Trucen Farm Housing Development, the Dam Project, and enhancements across our Parks.

Another round of Q&A will take place this week! Submit questions in the comments below by Wednesday, and Mayor Judge wil...
05/26/2026

Another round of Q&A will take place this week! Submit questions in the comments below by Wednesday, and Mayor Judge will answer in a video on Thursday.

Splash season starts now! The Edgewood Park Splash Pad is OPEN.
05/26/2026

Splash season starts now! The Edgewood Park Splash Pad is OPEN.

Address

576 W Park Avenue
Barberton, OH
44203

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13308486724

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