Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics ACHP) Barberton, OH

Community Overview

Barberton is in Summit County, Oho.  The population size is approximately 30,000.  It is a commuter town adjacent to Akron and an easy commute to many of the beautiful suburbs and excellent private and public schools. Barberton and surrounding community offers a blend of the traditional and modern, punctuated by an extensive system of parks, lakes, cultural activities and recreational facilities. 

Sports are a way of life in our region with many private and public golf courses as well as numerous lakes for fishing, boating and sailing. Not far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we also offer many sports opportunities for youth as well as adults including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, tennis and more.

Runners, hikers, bikers and families who like to explore have plenty of options including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility, and hidden views of wildlife.  Summit County is home of the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park with plenty of activities during each of the four seasons.  Barberton’s proximity to interstate highways put us minutes from major airports and the rich cultural benefits of Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh and Akron.