Neighborhood guide 04 / Trumbull County
Cortland Small-town charm at the edge of Mosquito Lake.
Cortland is a small Trumbull County city with a classic village feel and one of the strongest school districts in the county: Lakeview Local Schools ranks first among Trumbull County districts per Niche. The eastern shore of Mosquito Lake State Park is minutes away, with fishing, boating, a swimming beach, and miles of trails. For families who want a slower pace, excellent schools, and the lake as their backyard, Cortland is hard to beat.
01 / Quick facts
The essentials, at a glance.
- County
- Trumbull County
- Schools
- Lakeview Local Schools
- Lake
- Mosquito Lake State Park, 2,483 acres of park land
- Parks
- Pearl Park splash pad, Willow Park
- Access
- Routes 5 and 46; near the Route 11 expressway
02 / Why families choose Cortland
What daily life feels like.
- Lakeview Local Schools, ranked the number one district in Trumbull County by Niche
- Mosquito Lake for boating, fishing, the beach, and 20 miles of trails
- A friendly village main street with local pizza and Mexican favorites
- Quieter pace and more space, still close to valley jobs and shopping
03 / Local favorites
Where the people of Cortland actually go.
Vasilio's Restaurant & Pizzeria
Long-running village favorite on Trumbull Avenue
El Torero Mexican Restaurant
Main street dining with a loyal local crowd
Belleria Pizza & Italian Restaurant
Pizza and Italian classics a few minutes from the lake
Mosquito Lake State Park
One of Ohio's most-visited state parks, right outside town
Business listings shown for convenience only; visit each spot's website for current hours and offerings.
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