Westlake, Residential city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States.
Westlake is a residential city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, spreading across flat land west of Cleveland. Neighborhoods alternate with green spaces and commercial strips connected by a network of broad avenues.
The settlement began as part of Dover Township in the early 19th century when pioneers from New England arrived. After a period as a village, it received its current name in 1940 to avoid confusion with other locations.
The name recalls the location near the shoreline west of the downtown area. Families visit parks and shopping centers that line wide main roads and shape everyday routines.
School district programs often attract families looking for strong educational facilities in the area. Most places are best reached by car, as public transit options are limited.
An old restaurant preserves in its basement remnants from the Prohibition era. Visitors can see the original walls and alcoves that once concealed illegal drink sales.
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