Cleveland UCD (Urban Conservation District)

About our association

Cleveland Neighborhood

Cleveland Neighborhood is a "rediscovered" neighborhood. In other words, more and more people are finding that the neighborhood is constantly improving and is an excellent place to live and own a home.

The homes in the area were built in the 1930's and 1940's. These unique homes are an eclectic blend of several architectural styles. The predominant styles are Traditional (modified by the technology of the day), American Prairie (not as much ornamentation as Traditional), and Baja (a form of contemporary architecture exemplified by the homes in the 2500 hundred block of N.W. 24th). Although many homes have similar styles, they were each planned and built separately and no two houses are identical.

The Cleveland Neighborhood Association was formed in 1977, and since then has been a strong influence in protecting and improving the neighborhood. The Cleveland Neighborhood Association was incorporated as a nonprofit corporation in 1984. Each year it sponsors a neighborhood garage sale and neighborhood parties on Venice Boulevard (the Spring Fling, a Watermelon Fest, and the Fall Ball). It also operates a Security Patrol, promotes a neighborhood watch program, and cares for Venice Boulevard as a neighborhood park. As a result of its efforts on the Venice Boulevard Park, Oklahoma City Beautiful (a city-wide organization) awarded the Association a first place park award in 1981.

Cleveland Neighborhood was designated the second Urban Conservation District in Oklahoma City in March, 1982. This designation provides special privileges and regulations to protect the neighborhood and its special qualities.

It is no wonder Cleveland Neighborhood has been rediscovered as a delightful place to live.