Holland, Ohio
Holland , Ohio , located near the western area of Toledo, has strong community roots and booming businesses which began in the 1860s with a blacksmith shop, general store and hardware store.
Holland was named in 1867 and incorporated in 1923. Holland also has a rich history in railroads and plans to open historical rail park soon.
Strawberry Acres Park has a basketball/tennis court, ball diamond, walking trail and shelter houses including the Max Albon Lodge, which has two fireplaces and is available for rental from May to September. For more information please contact the Village of Holland offices at 419-865-7104.
In 1938, this park hosted the first Strawberry Festival, which is now held every June in Homecoming Park. This event features a parade, amusement rides and, of course, strawberry edibles including desserts. For more information call 419-865-1859.
For more great local food, be sure to visit Honey Baked Foods, Inc. ( www.honeybakedcatalog.com ) and Taste of Toledo, Inc. ( www.tasteoftoledo.com ) for great food and specialty gifts.
Golf courses include Stone Oak Country Club ( www.stoneoakcountryclub.org ) a nd the nearby Valleywood Golf Club ( www.valleywoodgolfclub.com ). Other attractions include the Holland Antique Shop on 7154 Front Street and the nearby HH Antiques ( www.hhantiques.com).
Area schools include Springfield Local Schools ( springfield-lucas.k12.oh.us ), two elementary schools (Crissey and Holland) and Our Lady of Lourdes School ( www.oll.tld.pvt.k12.oh.us ).
Local attractions include health clubs (Wildwood Athletic Club ( www.wildwoodathletic.com), Your Fitness Answer ( www.yourfitnessanswer.com) and St. James Club ( www.stjamesclub.net)) and parks.
Area newspapers like the Holland Springfield Journal ( www.hollandsfj.us ) and nearby Mirror ( www.themirrornewspaper.com ) keep you updated on community news and events. WPOS-FM 102.3 ( www.wposfm.com) serves as the local radio station.
Hondros College ( www.hondros.com) specializes in financial, insurance and real estate education. The Lutheran Home Society ( www.toledowebpages.com/directory/visit.asp?ID=704) offers special programs, housing and services for youth and seniors.
Local restaurants (TBA RESTAURANTS LINK) include The Brew House ( www.the-brewhouse.com ), Mediterranean cuisine at the Grape Leaf Diner, Rudy’s Hot Dog, Sam’s Coney Island ( www.samsconeyisland.com ), Thai Cuisine at the new restaurant, Somkit Thepsourinthone and Top of the Grill restaurant.
For more information, visit www.hollandohio.com.
Author: Michael Siebenaler
