Parma, Ohio

About Parma

Parma is a thriving city in northeastern Ohio, home to 79,350 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 7th largest city in Ohio.

Officially, Parma is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.02 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,964 residents per square mile.

📰 Parma News Today

• Family outraged at Parma city notice after fire: I-Team FOX 8 News · Aug 18
• Suit: Parma, Ohio police officers brutalized handcuffed 13-year-old boy, smashing face against brick wall Chandra Law Firm · Aug 12
• Daniel C. Holland Obituary (2026) - Parma, OH - Zabor Funeral Home, Inc. - Parma Legacy obituary · Aug 19
• Parma officials help Young Professionals of Parma celebrate 10-year anniversary Cleveland.com · Aug 19
• Photos of the protest against Max Miller in Parma Akron Beacon Journal · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Parma Unique

• A top-25 city in Ohio by population (#7 of 923 incorporated places).
• Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Home to 1.0% of Ohio's city-dwelling population.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 79,350.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Parma

• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• Denny's — american
• Fast Eddie's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Best Wok — chinese
• Das Schnitzal Haus — german
• First Watch — breakfast
• Little Polish Diner — polish
• Mission BBQ — barbecue
• Olive Garden — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Parma

• Forestwood Park reviews ★
• Gerald Park reviews ★
• Herb Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Hetzer Park reviews ★
• Hollywood Park reviews ★
• North Tower · Garden reviews ★
• Parma Parks & Recreation Department reviews ★
• Ridgewood Lake Park reviews ★
• Royalview Park reviews ★
• Sandy Hook Park reviews ★
• South Park reviews ★
• South Tower · Garden reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Parma

• Constellation Schools: Parma Community
• Dentzler Elementary School
• Global Village Academy
• Green Valley Elementary School
• Greenbriar Middle School
• Huber Heights Preparatory Academy dba Parma Academy
• John Muir Elementary School
• Normandy High School
• Parma High School
• Pleasant Valley Elementary School
• Renwood Elementary School
• Ridge-Brook Elementary School
• Summit Academy Community School-Parma
• Thoreau Park Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Parma Community General Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating)

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Parma

🏘️ Nearby Communities