Mary Queen of Peace

Mary Queen of Peace is the merged parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Corpus Christi in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. We offer spiritual, social and academic opportunities for all ages. Visitors often comment that there's something unique about Mary Queen of Peace - it's that feeling of community and being joined together in the Body of Christ.

Brighton Park

Old Brooklyn just got a little greener with the official opening of the new Brighton Park What was once the Henninger Landfill is now a charming and vibrant addition to the Cleveland Metroparks Brookside Reservation.

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Yes, it's a day of celebration, but it's also a day of deep retrospection during which we look back at the mistakes that we as a nation have made and how far we've come, but also how much further we have to go. Let's celebrate the equality and freedom that we are so lucky to have, but let's also think about (and act on!) what we as individuals can do to move us in a direction that is just and fair for all.

Shade Nightclub

Old Brooklyn is a great place to grow -- for everyone. Shade Nightclub, which just celebrated three years in the neighborhood, is a place you can enjoy a great drink, a laid back atmosphere, and new friends.

2021 Farmers Market

Shop local at the Old Brooklyn Farmers Market. Located in the heart of Old Brooklyn, it brings together the community and enlivens Brighton each Saturday throughout the summer with locally grown produce, homemade goods, and fresh baked treats.

Ben Franklin Community Garden

For nearly four decades the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation has been involved in helping to develop and maintain this remarkable five-acre site, the largest community garden in all of Cuyahoga County.

South Hills Hardware

Adam Cook & South Hills Hardware have been helping Old Brooklyn residents improve, repair, and reconstruct their homes and gardens. While they’re dedicated to being a one-stop-shop for all of your hardware and gardening needs, the crew at South Hills Hardware are also dedicated to the community and its improvement. 

Platinum Pooch Grooming

Anita and her team at Platinum Pooch are not only dedicated to helping dogs and cats look their best but teaching their customers how to properly care for and groom their pets at home.

Old Brooklyn Recycles

Old Brooklyn Recycles demonstrates how neighbors come together to build solutions for the world around them. 

Atika Styles

Sonseeahray maintains a friendly and positive attitude while managing her multicultural beauty shop Atika Styles.

Urban Kutz

Urban Kutz and the Urban Barber Association always put quality, professionalism, and compassion before anything else.

JDL Treat & Flower Shop

Through hard work, patience, and dedication, Dyanne was able to leave her corporate job and open the doors to JDL Treat & Flower Shop.

Legoheadz Barber Saloon

Marlon Brown, owner of Legoheadz is the definition of chasing your dreams and achieving your goals. Despite the risks and uncertainties that Marlon has faced, Legoheadz has quickly become a staple in Old Brooklyn.

Kelly Catering Co.

Kelly Catering Co., offers delicious “serenity food” and gourmet BBQ to Old Brooklyn and beyond!

Old Brooklyn Cheese

Old Brooklyn Cheese Company was the first brick and mortar cheese shop in Cleveland. Winning international awards, it draws attention from Old Brooklyn and beyond.

Metropolitan Coffee

Only Cleveland’s finest coffee beans make it through the doors at Metropolitan Coffee. From high-quality coffee to made-from-scratch food options, Metropolitan Coffee fuels Old Brooklyn.

Gus’s

Located in the heart of Old Brooklyn, Gus's has been serving the community homestyle favorites for over 30 years. 

Old Brooklyn Nutrition

Old Brooklyn Nutrition builds community and offers healthy beverages to give you that boost of energy throughout the day.

Dina’s Pizza

For more than two decades, Dina’s has provided cold drinks and great food to Clevelanders. 

Brighton Park

It all begins with a vision and great partners. 50 years removed from being a construction debris dumping site, Brighton Park is the newest greenspace to the area.

Sixth City Cycles

In four short years, Berto and his team have moved to a larger location, added another plant shop to Pearl Rd., and helped residents get on two wheels. Check out more about their awesome story.

A legacy built on longevity and action.

Speed Exterminating was built by four generations of leaders that cared about their customers and their community. John Young shares how his businesses has found ways to become a mainstay in the fabric of Old Brooklyn.

Walk, Learn, and Experience Old Brooklyn.

The pandemic caused a shift in many things, one of being the opportunity to gather. Nelson Beckford, with support from Neighborhood Connections, created a walking experience that allows those in-person and at home to see Old Brooklyn through a new lens.