History
Stark Enterprises commenced development in Westlake, Ohio with the construction of The Promenade, a 250,000 square foot specialty strip center that boasts a well-appointed mix of national and local retailers, grocery, fast casual dining, specialty stores and personal service retailers. Since its inception in the late 90’s, The Promenade has been ahead of its time in terms of landscaping elements and placemaking details.
As the city of Westlake matured, so did Stark’s plans for Crocker Park – an expansive development adjacent to The Promenade. Crocker Park’s first phase opened in the fall of 2004. Since then, the property has undergone several expansions to its current footprint which spans over 120 acres and 20 city blocks of premier shopping, dining, interactive experiences, and events attracting nearly 20 million visitors per year.
Crocker Park’s grid street plan is infused with every element of a bustling urban downtown – vertical integration of ground-level retail and second-story apartments and offices, authentic streetscapes, metered street parking, bus line access to the city’s rapid transit system, valet parking services, digital advertising screens, award-winning gardens and more. The buildings vary in architecture and design so that no two are exactly the same. There are hints of European influence throughout and particular attention was paid to building scale, so visitors feel immersed in the environment.
It’s All About The Experience
Shop. Dine. Play. Live. Work. Experience. It’s all happening here at Crocker Park. Spread over 20 city blocks in Westlake, Ohio, the lifestyle center starts with exquisite shopping & dining options and only gets better from there. From relaxation to socializing and recreation, Crocker Park’s weekly and monthly attractions and events leave something fun for everyone to do. The annual events calendar is packed with over 200 activities occurring in this open air park with everything from live music to free movies and workout classes, a daily summer Express Train and Splash Pad, annual Wine Festival and Block Party, food truck pop-ups, a 50 ft. dancing Christmas Tree, a daily winter real ice-skating rink and photos with Santa, a 1-mile fitness loop, and so much more!
Experience the splendor that is Crocker Park, a city within a city like no other. Whether you are shopping for the perfect date night outfit, picking up groceries, enjoying an movie or a glass of wine on a patio, taking your dog on a walk, heading to work, or heading home, Crocker Park wants you to experience the very best in what life has to offer.
Awards
2024
Crocker Park Living – Best Apartment Complex, Scene Magazine Best of Cleveland
-Crocker Park Living – Platinum Key Award, Northern Ohio Apartment Association
-Crocker Park Living – 100% Club, Northern Ohio Apartment Association
-Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine – Best Kid-Friendly Shopping Center
-Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine – Runner Up Best Splash Pad
2023
-Crocker Park Living – Northern Ohio Apartment Association Platinum Key Award
-Crocker Park Living – Northern Ohio Apartment Association 100% Club Award
-Crocker Park Living – Northern Ohio Apartment Association Top 10 Award
-Crocker Park – Westlake in Bloom 2nd Place Award Winner
-Crocker Park – #5 Top 10 Retail Center Experiences In The US, Chain Store Age
-Crocker Park – Best Kid-Friendly Shopping Destination, Northeast Ohio Parent
2022
-2022 Hyatt Place Kickstart Gold Medalist
-Crocker Park – Best Suburban Hot Spot (West Side), Cleveland Magazine
-Crocker Park Living – Best Apartment Complex, Cleveland Scene Magazine Best Of Cleveland
2021
-Crocker Park Living – Best Apartment Complex, Cleveland Scene Magazine 2021 Best Of Cleveland
-Crocker Park – Chain Store Age Top 10 Retail Center Experience in the US
-Crocker Park wins North East Ohio Parent Magazine’s “Best kid-friendly shopping area”
2020
-2020 Northeast Ohio Parent’s Choice Awards for “Best Kid-Friendly Shopping Area”: Crocker Park
-2020 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award: Crocker Park
2019
-NOAA 2019 Key Awards – Crocker Park Living – Gold Key Award
-Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine Parent’s Choice Award Winner 2019
Best Kid-Friendly Shopping Area- Crocker Park
2018
-Platinum Premium Multi-Story – Crocker Park Living
-100% Club: Crocker Park Living
-Chain Store Age Magazine’s Top 10 Retail Centers – Crocker Park Top 3 in the nation
-Cleveland City Voter 2018 – Best Shopping Center- Crocker Park
-Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine Parent’s Choice Award Winner 2018 Best Kid-Friendly Shopping Area- Crocker Park
2017
-2017 Hyatt Place Hotel of the Year
-Silver Key Award – Crocker Park Living
-100% Club – The Residences & Excelsior at Crocker Park
-Top 10 Overall Communities – Crocker Park Living
-International Council of Shopping Centers Award for Innovation & U.S. MAXI Silver Award, NOI Enhancement – Crocker Park
2016
-2016 Hyatt Place Opening Hotel Performance
-100% Club – The Residences & Excelsior at Crocker Park
-Top 10 Overall Communities – The Residences & Excelsior at Crocker Park
-Platinum Key Award – The Residences & Excelsior at Crocker Park
-Silver Key Award – Ovation at Crocker Park
2015
-The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association – 100% Club & The Platinum Key Award – The Residences at Crocker Park & Excelsior
-International Council of Shopping Centers U.S. MAXI Silver Award, Cause Related Marketing – Crocker Park
2014
-The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association 100% Club & Platinum Key Awards –The Residences at Crocker Park & Excelsior
-International Council of Shopping Centers U.S. MAXI Silver Award, Cause Related Marketing – Crocker Park
-Scene Magazine Best Place to Shop- Crocker Park
-Cleveland Hot List Best Place to Shop- Crocker Park
2013
-The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Platinum Key Award – The Residences at Crocker Park & Excelsior
2012
-International Council of Shopping Centers U.S. MAXI Silver Award, Cause Related Marketing – Crocker Park
-The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Platinum Key Award – The Residences at Crocker Park & Excelsior
-Westlake in Bloom Award of Distinction Floral Displays – Crocker Park
2011
-The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Property of the Year – The Residences at Crocker Park & Excelsior
-Westlake in Bloom Award of Distinction Floral Displays – The Promenade at Crocker Park
2010
-Ohio Landscape Association Honor Award – Sky Garden, Crocker Park
2009/2010
-Scene Magazine Best Place to Shop – Crocker Park
2009
-Ohio Landscape Association Honor Award, Best of Color – Crocker Park
-Ohio Landscape Association Merit Award, Formal Garden – Promenade of Crocker Park
2008
-The Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Gold Key – Crocker Park
2007
-International Masonry Institute Golden Trowel Award – Crocker Park
2005
-NAIOP – National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Office Developer of the Year – Crocker Park
2003-2004
-Westlake in Bloom Awards Best Commercial Landscaping – Promenade/Crocker Park
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