THE PROPERTY
George and Maude Phypers purchased Greenwood Farm in 1908, acquiring a storied property whose history reaches back to 1798.
The 1880s barn, believed to be the oldest structure in Richmond Heights, became a defining feature of the site and a key reason Greenwood Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
After a fire destroyed the original nineteenth-century farmhouse, the Phypers built the brick home that still greets visitors at the front of the property in 1917. Remarkably, all eight members of the family escaped the blaze unharmed.
In 2006, the city of Richmond Heights purchased the farm to preserve and maintain the property as a public park. Greenwood Farm was established as an Ohio Historic Site in 2018 by the Ohio History Connection.
Blending history, nature, and recreation, Greenwood Farm continues to grow as a vibrant space for residents to connect, learn and enjoy the outdoors.
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NON-PROFIT
The Greenwood Farm Historical, Cultural and Arts Association, Inc. was established as a 501c3 non-profit in 2010 to support the preservation of Greenwood Farm and foster community engagement through arts, education and culture.
The Greenwood Farm Association partners with the City of Richmond Heights to honor and sustain this unique historic site. While the City owns and maintains the park, the nonprofit enriches the community by hosting events, offering educational programs and supporting fundraising efforts that ensure Greenwood Farm remains a place of connection and inspiration for future generations.
2025-2026 BOARD MEMBERS
April Scott - President
Fred Cash - Vice President
Aire Roche - Treasurer
Kathy Gamber - Secretary
Mayor Kim Thomas - President Emeritus
Councilwoman Cherita Shaw - Board Member
Chelsey Kovar - Board Member
Dick Schmidt - Board Member
PARK FEATURES
Early 1900's Farm House
After a fire destroyed the original home in the early 1900's, the replica farm house was built.
1880's Historic Barn
Original to the property, the historic barn was built in the 1800's.
Park Pavilion Gazebo
Completed in 2025, this ADA accessible pavilion gazebo is a covered, public gathering space for all to enjoy.
Community Garden
Established in 2022, Greenwood Farm hosts 18 planter beds in our community garden. Water, gardening tools and equipment are provided on site.
Walking Trails
Meander through the nearly 20 acres of preserved greenspace. Hike down the ravine to explore the beautiful Euclid Creek Watershed, a part of the
Emerald Necklace. Enjoy relaxing in nature at one of our many picnic tables and benches.
Environmental Improvements
In 2013 the Ohio EPA awarded a grant for a porous pavement and bio-retention stormwater system. The permeable pavers can be seen along our dedicated parking areas. The farm also supports pollinators and natural wildlife through our landscaping and gardens.
THE PHYPERS FAMILY
The Phypers family were early stewards of Greenwood Farm, playing a key role in shaping the property during its formative years. Like many landowning families of their time, they balanced agricultural production with domestic life, maintaining fields, outbuildings, and the farmhouse itself as a self-sustaining enterprise. Their tenure reflects a broader pattern of family-based farming in the region, where generations contributed to the land’s productivity and preservation.
Today, the legacy of the Phypers family endures in Greenwood Farm’s historic character and its connection to the area’s rural heritage.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we rely on the generosity of donors to support our mission.