District Info
Kenmore Boulevard is a pedestrian and bike-friendly main street in southwest Akron. It is home to a burgeoning cluster of music, cultural and entertainment businesses.
The district boasts 21,000 residents in its primary market area and 90,000 workers within a 10-minute drive. It offers excellent public parking options and freeway access from three directions within a two-minute drive.
District Businesses
Music and Arts
- Dream Academy Music and Media Center
- The Rialto Theatre
- Live Music Now!
- Etta Mae Smith Studio of Dance
- Thom Tadsen Recording Studio
- Lay’s Guitar Shop
- Stevie’s Guitars
- The Loft at Lays
- The Guitar Department
- The Center Dance + Yoga Studio
Restaurants
- Bank Lounge
- Reggie Ray’s
- The Nite Owl
- Pierre’s Brooklyn Pizza & Deli
- BUZZBIN
- Kenmore Eastern Sports Bar
- SRINA Tea House & Café
- The Rialto Living Room
- Paninoteca
- Subway
Shopping
- Kenmore Komics & Games
- Magic City Sports Cards
- The Glass House
- ManiKitchen
- Marigold Sol
- New Beginnings Boutique and Thrift
- Just A Dad From Akron
- Ethicrace Clothing Company
- E & S Hobbies and Trains
Services
- Law Office of Marc Scolnick, P.C.
- Gary’s Barber Shop
- Acree’s Barber Shop
- Kim Jacobs Breast Cancer Resource Center
- Beauty By Law Salon & Spa
- Celebrations Unlimited
- BSassy Beauty Express & Spa
- Pettit’s Automotive Electric
- Steve’s Barber Shop
- Metro Dental Lab
- A-Z Insurance
- Dan Rowland Photography
- Akron Financial Empowerment Center
- Rubber City Realty
- Kenmore Family Dental
- Zoe Ann’s Beauty Shop
- UDC Dental Center
- Shook Manufactured Products
Renovation & Plans
In 2018, road improvements connected the Boulevard District to 2.9 million visitors on the Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail. Additional streetscape and façade improvements are planned, including improved wayfinding and building signage, outdoor seating and street trees. The district is currently pursuing a federal historic designation.
Contact Info
Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance works to improve the Boulevard District through cultural, artistic, recreational and business revitalization. Considering investing or volunteering in the Boulevard District? Email betterkenmore@gmail.com for more info or visit www.betterkenmore.org
Recent Accomplishments
Kenmore First Friday Highlights!
Street resurfacing is currently underway throughout the City of Akron!