2019 Leaf Removal Happening Now

City of Akron leaf removal began on Monday, November 4 in Ward 3. Signs will be posted in wards prior to pick-up dates.

For residents wishing to have leaves removed prior to or after their scheduled pick-up date, the City offers three annual free curb service bulk pick-ups. Leaves must be bagged for early pick-up. To schedule, please contact the Mayor’s Action Center at 3-1-1 or (330) 375-2311.

For more information on guidelines and best practices for the leaf removal program please click here.

This schedule is subject to change in the event of adverse weather conditions. 

Winterblast At Lock 3 Has Announced 2019 Schedule and New Attractions

For the 16th consecutive winter, the City of Akron will provide residents and visitors a season of outdoor fun and activities for adults and children starting Friday, November 29th.  Northeast Ohio’s most popular spot to ice skate and celebrate the holiday season will feature family-friendly events and attractions all winter.  This year’s new addition, Ice Bikes, will offer even more fun this season, with an opportunity for those non-skaters to experience the ice! Returning is the Huntington Ice Rink, Ohio’s largest outdoor seasonal Ice Skating Rink, which is 12 feet longer than in previous years, Great Lakes Construction Ice Bumper Cars, the Downtown Akron Partnership Tree Lighting Celebration, the Bridgestone Welcome Santa Parade, First Tee Polar Putt-Putt (Indoors), the Signet Polar Cub Rink (Indoors), and Akron Community Foundation sponsored Breakfast with Santa.  New this year is Candy Cane Lane with 8 magical windows at Lock 3 to delight both young and old. 

For more information or to buy tickets to any of the Winterblast events, please visit www.lock3live.com.  For group sales, party packages, private rentals and fundraising opportunities at Lock 3, please call 330.375.2877 or e-mail inquiries to [email protected].

Click here for the full Winterblast calendar.

Make sure to get outside and enjoy the variety of activities that Akron has to offer this fall!

• Check out everything that’s going on at Lock 3
• Get tuned in to the events at your local park
• Find out what’s happening in Akron’s arts and culture scene
• Learn about the latest events and games at Canal Park

Lock 3 and Main Street are open for business! Don’t do a U-turn because of the construction. Come down and support our downtown businesses as we work to create a more beautiful and functional Main Street.

AKRON MAYOR DAN HORRIGAN

"There's something for everyone in Akron. Please let us know how we can make your stay more enjoyable... whether it's for a day, a year or a lifetime!"