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The Richfield Heritage Preserve is 336 acres of winding streams, lakes, and forests that had been closed off from the public for over 75 years. It had been farmed by the pioneer Oviatt family and then became the estate of inventor Jim Kirby. During the 1920s Kirby constructed a patented lake, a mill to generate electric power, a house air-conditioned with spring water, and a dance hall built on springs. Upstream, the Neal family built their fairy tale houses and operated a thriving fruit farm. 

The land was purchased by the Cleveland Girl Scouts in 1937 and enclosed with a fence for the protection of the girls. In 2015, the property was purchased by the citizens of Richfield. It has been transformed into a park for public enjoyment.​ In 2020, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the "Camp Crowell Hilaka Historic District".​

 WINTER WONDERS IS SPONSORED BY
Title Sponsor
Allied Witan Company

Presenting Sponsor
Plumbing Tech

Constellation Level -- $250 & Up
HTZ Design & Build
Nancy Kanik
Petros Homes
Karen Smik
Village Auto Body

Asterism Level -- $100-$249.00
Empaco Equipment Corporation
Richfield Chiropractic Center
Snap-on Business Solutions

Kids’ Crafts Sponsor
Richfield Chiropractic Center

Jam Sponsor
White Horse Farm Kennel & Equestrian Excellence/Rob Rohrer
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