NPS Collection The section of SR 303 just west of I-271 has experienced dramatic changes during the past century. What began as a row of farms, transformed into sharp angles of concrete and a field of pavement as the Richfield Coliseum rose above the treetops. Those who stayed on their land had a close up view of the huge arena's rise and eventual fall. By the early 21st century, Congress adjusted the boundaries of Cuyahoga Valley National Park to include the vacant Coliseum property. Following a dramatic demolition, the site was restored to nature, home to swaying grasses and singing birds. Farming ![]() In Their Own Words Click the topics to hear stories about Cuyahoga Valley life. Click here to read the text file. Amazing Views (45 seconds) Neighborhood of Farmers (31 seconds) Deciding to Sell (35 seconds) Courtesy/Peninsula Library & Historical Society The Coliseum is Built ![]() In Their Own Words Click the topics to hear stories about Cuyahoga Valley life. Click here to read the text file. Walking through the Construction (31 seconds) Plans Not Realized (24 seconds) The Circus (28 seconds) Going Up and Coming Down (12 seconds) ![]() ©Sara Guren From Basketballs to Bobolink As originally planned, The Trust for Public Land soon transferred ownership to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which restored the property as natural habitat. Sixty acres of grassland now attract several species of rare birds, including the bobolink, Savannah sparrow, and eastern meadowlark.
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Former Coliseum Property
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Last updated: August 28, 2015