Old Brooklyn was organized in 1818 with roots in the original Brooklyn Township. Annexation to the City of Cleveland occurred in stages, beginning in 1905 and continuing through 1927. Greenhouse gardening began on Schaaf Road in 1887 and in the mid 20th-century gave the area the title of "Greenhouse Capital of the United States".

Recently, the Old Brooklyn neighborhood has been a popular location for redevelopment and revitalization. Established in 1975, the mission of Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation is to develop and revitalize the community by uniting and empowering residents, business leaders, and government around plans and initiatives and achieve social, economic & civic improvements. The organization was created to serve neighborhood locals, provide local news, and educated community members on how to get involved. 

Located just a few miles from downtown Cleveland, the Old Brooklyn neighborhood is a vibrant community just south of the city. The Old Brooklyn neighborhood features popular clothing stores, brunch spots, restaurants, coffee shops, and low-key neighborhood bars. Old Brooklyn is Cleveland's accessible, family-friendly neighborhood where business and people come to grow. 

Food

El Rinconcito Chapin

Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar

Dina's Pizza & Pub

Pearl Road Tavern & Eatery

Nunzio's Pizzeria

Carmino's Pizza

Mandy's Lounge

Danny Mac's Irish Pub

Mr. Peabody's Pub & Grille

Larry's Tavern

Sabor Miami Cafe and Gallery

Old Brooklyn Cheese

Gyro Guys Sandwiches & More

Opal on Pearl

Gabe's Family Restaurant

Gus's Family Restaurant

Steve's Family Restaurant

Michael's Bakery

Vino Veritas Cellars Cleveland

Coffee Shop

Metropolitan Coffee

COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE

Sweets

Lilly Chocolates and Confections

Jack Frost Donuts

Honey Hut Ice Cream

Old Brooklyn is also home to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Connected to the zoo is the Brookside Reservation with nature trails through wild and open parkland.  The Reservation was one of the City of Cleveland's oldest neighborhood parks before its acquisition by Cleveland Metroparks in 1993. The land was purchased in 1894 and has been a center for recreation since the early 1900s. Still a recreation hub, the area now boasts baseball and soccer/football fields. The 132-acre reservation serves as a refuge for diverse wildlife in an urban setting. It is also an attractive spot for area picnickers and a resting site for walkers, cyclists and others who use the All Purpose Trail. The reservation also features mitigated wetlands, mature forests, and managed meadows, which provide diverse habitats for urban wildlife viewing. 

Parks

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Brookside Reservation

Archmere Park

Loew Park

Estabrook Park

Henritze Park

Brooklyn Heights Cemetery

Harmody Park

Events

2019 Old Brooklyn Farmers Market | Saturday mornings during the summer from 9a to 1p

Cleveland Summer Cinema 2019 | Tuesday Nights during the summer at 7p in Loew Park

Old Brooklyn PierogiFest | August 10th, 2019 from 3:00p to 10:00p

Smorgasbord Street Fest 2019 | July 28, 2019 from 5:00p to 9:30p