Parma Heights in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Honoring the life of John E. Litten
1923 - 1993
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 7, 2026
1. Honoring the life of John E. Litten Marker
In memory of John E. Litten, Parma Heights Landscape Architect and Site Planner who, during his more than four decades of service, designed all of the City's six original parks and playgrounds in addition to the Freedom Walk in the Greenbrier Commons.
Following enlistment in the Naval Air Corps for service in World War II, Mr. Litten earned his Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University. A member of the Kiwanis Club of Parma Heights and the American Society of Landscapers, Mr. Litten established John E. Litten Associates in 1970 specializing in outdoor athletic facilities for cities throughout Northeast Ohio. Following his retirement, Mr. Litten continued to contribute to Litten Priest Associates. A family man who managed his sons' teams in the Parma Heights baseball program for ten years, he also served as league director. "John E. Litten Field" in Kurtz Park was so designated in 1998 in his honor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 41° 23.564′ N, 81° 45.609′ W. Marker is in Parma Heights, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is on Pearl Road (U.S. 42) east of Olde York Road, on the right when
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A Celebration of Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brick Rural Road in United States (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parma Heights World War II Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Artifact #1-0041a (about 500 feet away); In memoriam (approx. 0.6 miles away); Parma Heights Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parma Heights.
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 7, 2026
2. Honoring the life of John E. Litten Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
