Nature Center at South Park (RTA Rapid Transit station)

Nature Center at South Park
Nature Center at South Park Station from the westbound platform
Location	15700 Shaker Boulevard Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120
Coordinates	41°28′54″N 81°34′18″W / 41.48167°N 81.57167°WCoordinates: 41°28′54″N 81°34′18″W / 41.48167°N 81.57167°W
Owned by	Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Line(s)	RTA Rapid Transit   Green Line
Platforms	2 side platforms
Tracks	2
History
Opened	December 17, 1913
Rebuilt	October 11, 1980
Services
Preceding station   Rapid Transit   Following station Southington toward South Harbor Green Line Shaker–Lee toward Green Road

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

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.

Nearby destinations

• Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
• Shaker Heights High School
• Southerly Park
• Woodbury Elementary School

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]

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.

External links

• Station from South Park Boulevard from Google Maps Street View