Nature Center at South Park (RTA Rapid Transit station)
Nature Center at South Park | |||||||||||
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Nature Center at South Park Station from the westbound platform | |||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
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Platforms | 2 side platforms | ||||||||||
Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
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Opened | December 17, 1913 | ||||||||||
Rebuilt | October 11, 1980 | ||||||||||
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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]