Old Brooklyn’s motto — “A Great Place to Grow” — just about sums up this place. The west side neighborhood prides itself on forging long-lasting connections between residents, whether they’ve called Old Brooklyn home their entire lives or just moved to town with a young family in tow. It’s the kind of tight-knit collective where neighbors shoot the breeze on evening walks, support local businesses like Old Brooklyn Cheese Co., come together at the community garden and even meet weekends at the local farmer’s market.
No matter the season, Old Brooklyn’s natural gifts show out. The crown jewel – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo – beckons animal lovers of all ages to take a walk on the wild side. And, with the arrival of springtime, the cherry blossoms bloom in nearby Brookside Reservation, creating a pink-and-white paradise along the park’s aptly named “Cherry Blossom Lane."