From the Mayor’s Office:On behalf of the City of Elyria, I am proud to recognize Brock Zifcak as Employee of the Month. Please take a moment to read about his outstanding service and join me in thanking him for his dedication to our community. Brock Zifcak – Facility Manager, Parks &...
Elyria, OH – The City of Elyria is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $325,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will support the development of the West Park Inclusive Playground, a project aimed...
Elyria, OH – The City of Elyria is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $136,469 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recycle Ohio Program to support the City’s organic material recycling program. This funding will help cover the costs associated with Barnes...
Gulf Rd is closed at Crestview. All traffic must detour via Hilliard to Abbe Rd N to Burns and vise versa. Residents will have access to Whitman Blvd via northbound. Residents south of Crestview will have access via Burns. The closure is anticipated to stay in place until Friday morning. VOE...
Elyria Council of Veterans PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elyria Continues Veterans Banner Program The City of Elyria and the Elyria Council of Veterans are teaming together for the third year, to bring the Hometown Heroes Banner Program to the streets of the city to honor our veterans....
The City of Elyria and the Council of Veterans will host the Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on Monday, May 26th. This annual event pays tribute to the brave individuals who have selflessly sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The application deadline is...
Tap Senior Program I LOVE WALKING Club Calling all Seniors in the Community Age 55+ You're Invited! Beginning 3/3/25 - 5/2/25 we are rolling out a fun new walking program. For every 15 minutes of walking inside the recreation center during our program hours, you will receive a check mark. 12 check...
The Office of City Planning has published a new webpage to help guide new and prospective business owners with understanding Zoning Code requirements. The webpage features current and proposed zoning maps, instructions on form submission, FAQ's, contact information, and more. We are here to help!...
An Emergency Warming Shelter will open at 6:00 pm Tuesday, February 18th at South Rec. The shelter is expected to stay open through 7:00 am Thursday, February 20th. South Rec is located at 101 South Park Drive. City Hall is also open to the public during regular business hours throughout the week....
First Energy is responsible for the maintenance of street lamps throughout the City. To report a street lamp outage visit www.firstenergycorp.com/outages, click "Streetlight or Outdoor Area Light Problem" in the menu on the left, and follow the prompts.
The Elyria Composting Facility, operated by Barnes Composting, will open for the season on April 1st, 2025. You can find the operating hours, bulk material pricing, and more, below. Remember: There is no disposal fee for Elyria residents. 2025 Elyria Composting Facility: Hours and Info 2025 Bulk...
Session 1 June 9th - June 13th Session 2 June 16th - June 20th Session 3 June 23rd - June 27th For Children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 9:00 Am - 11:30AM Monday Through Thursday Friday Graduation at 9:00AM Cost: $15/Resident $25 Non-resident Registration Begins 3/24/25...
COMMUNITY SHRED DAY: Saturday, May 31st & Saturday October 4th 9 am – Noon 131 Court Street (Parking lot BEHIND City Hall) Elyria’s Community Shred Day is a FREE event where residents can safely destroy personal records, financial documents, business proceedings, and more. NOTE: Paper items...
An Emergency Warming Shelter will open at 7:00 am Monday, January 20th at South Rec. The shelter is expected to stay open through 7:00 am Thursday, January 23rd. South Rec is located at 101 South Park Drive. The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme cold beginning Monday. If you or...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 1/20: One day behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents’ Day 2/17: One day behind after President’s Day Memorial Day 5/26: One day behind after Memorial Day Juneteenth 6/19: One day behind after Juneteenth Independence Day 7/4: One day behind after Independence Day...
City Council Meeting Minutes: Monday, December 2nd, 2024
The City of Elyria is holding two open houses to discuss the upcoming changes to the zoning code and to gather feedback and opinions from the public. Both open houses will be held in City Council Chambers, City Hall 2nd Floor: Thursday, February 20th from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday, February 25th from...
The City of Elyria was recently awarded $60,536 in the second round of grant funding by Ohio EPA’s new H2Ohio Rivers Chloride Reduction Grant Program. This funding will be used for the purchase of a brine making machine. Brine is used to pre-treat roads during winter weather and helps reduce the...
Join us in honoring our veterans and military with our third annual Veteran Tree Program. The Elyria Council of Veterans has partnered with the City of Elyria to decorate two trees with photo ornaments of veterans. The trees will be on display in Elyria City Hall during the month of December. You...
The Office of Mayor Brubaker is proud to announce the selection of several staff members as Employees of the Month. We congratulate Michael Eichenlaub, Chad Arcaba, Scottie Slauterbeck, Brandon Borrelli, and Billy Madden. Please take a moment to read about their selection and join us in thanking...