Where is Parma, Ohio, USA?

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Where is Parma Located? - Parma is a city located in the Cuyahoga County of Ohio, United States. Parma lies between 42.7284117 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6917851 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Parma?: The Google Map showing the location of Parma in the U.S. state of Ohio.

Where is Parma Located?

Parma is a city located in theCuyahoga County of Ohio, United States. Parma lies between 42.7284117 Degrees North latitudes and 73.6917851 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Parma city is 81146 people and the city has a total area of 20.02 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Parma, Ohio Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityParma
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
State CapitalColumbus
US RegionMidwestern United States (East North Central)
Latitude41.4048° N
Longitude81.7229° W
Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Land Area20.07 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area20.07 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)81,146
Population DensityApproximately 4,044 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes44129, 44130, 44134
Area Code216, 440
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code39-61712
Congressional DistrictOhio's 7th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Parma, Ohio

CategoryDetails
Airport NameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA CodeCLE
PortPort of Cleveland (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 480, Interstate 77, Ohio State Route 17, Ohio State Route 176
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Cleveland
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGreater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
  • Interstate 480 – Major east–west interstate providing access to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and surrounding suburbs.
  • Interstate 77 – North–south interstate connecting Parma with downtown Cleveland, Akron, and southeastern Ohio.
  • Ohio State Route 17 – Important local corridor linking Parma with Brook Park, Garfield Heights, and neighboring communities.
  • Ohio State Route 176 – Regional highway providing direct access between Parma and downtown Cleveland.

Top Places to Visit in Parma, Ohio

Landmark NameType
West Creek ReservationNature Preserve
Cleveland Metroparks ZooZoo
Parma Area Historical MuseumMuseum
James Day ParkCommunity Park
Big Creek ReservationMetropark
Ridgewood Golf CourseGolf Course
The Shoppes at ParmaShopping Center
Byers FieldSports Venue
Ukrainian Museum-ArchivesMuseum
Stearns HomesteadHistoric Site

Driving Distances from Parma, Ohio to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ClevelandOhio1020 minutes
Brook ParkOhio510 minutes
Seven HillsOhio410 minutes
Parma HeightsOhio25 minutes
Middleburg HeightsOhio615 minutes
StrongsvilleOhio1020 minutes
LakewoodOhio1120 minutes
AkronOhio3340 minutes
LorainOhio3545 minutes
YoungstownOhio721 hour 20 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Parma, Ohio

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Cuyahoga Community College – Western CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Cleveland State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and professional programs
Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and business education
Case Western Reserve UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch and health sciences
Parma City School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Parma, Ohio

Big Creek, West Creek, Cuyahoga River, Rocky River, Lake Erie, Tinkers Creek, Abram Creek, Wallace Lake, Hinckley Lake, East Branch Rocky River

Stadiums in Parma

Byers Field, Michael A. Ries Ice Rink, Cuyahoga Community College Athletic Complex, Progressive Field, Huntington Bank Field, Ridgewood Golf Course, Sleepy Hollow Golf Course

Parma, Ohio — Key Historical Facts

  • Parma was first settled in the early nineteenth century and was originally a rural farming community within Cuyahoga County.
  • The city experienced rapid suburban growth after World War II, becoming one of Ohio's largest residential communities.
  • Parma has long been recognized for its strong Eastern European heritage, particularly its Ukrainian and Polish communities.
  • The city officially became a municipality in 1931 and continued expanding alongside the greater Cleveland metropolitan area.
  • Today, Parma is known for its established neighborhoods, diverse cultural traditions, quality parks, and convenient access to downtown Cleveland.

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