Who Lives Here

The neighborhood is popular with a wide range of ages, from families who have been here for years, to artists, to younger people who typically are of recent college age and rent.

Essentials

This lively neighborhood has many restaurants, bars, and stores, and plenty of places to get outside at Cobbs Hill Park. The closest libraries are on Monroe Avenue in the city and on Elmwood Avenue in the town of Brighton. The nearest post office is at 130 N. Winton Road. The old Culver Road Armory, across from Cobbs Hill Park, has been recently renovated to include upscale shops and eateries.

Recreation & Entertainment

Cobbs Hill Park is busy year-round, with cross-country skiiers and sledders in winter replaced by basketball, softball and tennis players and others in the summer. Hikers regularly traverse the area around the reservoir, and others use the hill leading to the reservoir for hiking, running and cycling. Cobbs Hill Park also has cabins available for public rental. There are several restaurants and clubs within walking distance.

Transportation & Traffic

Interstate 490 is accessible by Culver Road as well as several other thoroughfares. Culver can be quite busy during rush-hour traffic. Monroe Avenue also is heavily traveled.

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