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Whether you know the building as the Lake Erie Building at Templar Industrial Park or the Screw Factory, it’s our home. Don’t be intimidated by a building that’s the size of a city block, just enter through the front door on Athens and walk up the stairs straight ahead, we’re located immediately at the top of the 3rd floor. Read below for more detailed directions on finding our facility located just minutes from Interstate-90.

Parking

Ample FREE parking is located adjacent to and across the street from the building. Parking is closest to the front door on the east end of the building. Occasionally, the gate on that lot is closed (some weekends). Our suggestion is to then park on the west end of the building as that lot is always open. In case the east and west lots are both full, try across the street at Madison Park. Remember, the easiest access to our space is through the main door on Athens Avenue, but you can scroll down for how to find us from different entrances.

From the East (via 90)

Take I-90W past downtown Cleveland, exit at W. 140th turning right onto W. 140th. Take the first right onto Lakewood Heights Blvd. Turn left onto Chesterland Avenue (about a ¼ mile), then turn right on Athens Ave (after another ¼ mile). The Lake Erie Building will be on the right, park on either side of the building and enter through the main door on Athens Avenue.

From the West (via 90)

Take I-90E to Exit #165 for Warren Road/Bunts Road/W. 140th. Merge onto S. Marginal Drive, after just over a ½ mile, turn left onto W. 140th. Take the first right on to Lakewood Heights Blvd. Turn left onto Chesterland Avenue, then turn right on Athens Ave. The Lake Erie Building will be on the right, park on either side of the building and enter through the main door on Athens Avenue.

From the South (via 71)

Take I-71N to Exit #242A for W. 130th. Head north on W. 130th for one mile, the take a left onto Lorain Avenue and quick right onto Berea Road. After about ¾ mile, cross under the highway and then turn right on Lakewood Heights Blvd (crossing over Berea Road). Take the first right onto Waterbury Road and the second right onto Athens Avenue. The Lake Erie Building will be on the right, park on either side of the building and enter through the main door on Athens Avenue.

From the North

Swim. Exit Lake Erie, hopefully in the Lakewood/Rocky River/West Cleveland area and through a hospitable, breaker-less location. Head south on whatever street may be nearby. Cross over Lake Avenue, Clifton Avenue and Detroit Avenue.  Once reaching Madison Avenue, figure out where you are: If the numbers are huge (13500+) head east/towards Cleveland, if they’re small – go west! The goal on Madison is 13029 Madison Avenue, it’s a park. Walk through it, hint: towards the giant building. Arrive at the Lake Erie Building and enter through the main door on Athens Avenue.

OMG, I entered the wrong door!

Step one, chill. It’s a big building, lots of ways to get around! The main entrance off Athens is definitely the easiest way to find us, but if you walk in from the West parking lot or the East back lot there are routes. From the West lot, head up to the second floor follow the turns and walk straight down a very long hall basically to the Wrestling Factory. To the right of the Wrestling Factory is a red door, enter and walk down the hall. Around the corner and on the left is a stairwell doorway, head through it up and up the stairs. Congratulations! You made it. From the East back lot/you entered near the smoke stack, head through the man door near the Choctau Kaul garage door. To the right of the elevator is another man door, go through it and up the stairs to the third floor. Turn left on the third floor and on the other side of the elevator is our door. You’ll walk down a long blue, tarp-y hall way, but congratulations! You made it.

Birdtown Strength
13000 Athens Avenue, Suite 300A
Lakewood, OH 44107

 
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You make time for your workout… make sure to make time for your recovery too!

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Free community workout every Sunday at 10am. No registration required. 

If it’s your first time at the gym, come a bit early to find us (we are on the 3rd floor of the Screw Factory) and to fill out our waiver. Can’t wait to workout with you!

#BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
Free community workout every Sunday at 10am. No registration required. If it’s your first time at the gym, come a bit early to find us (we are on the 3rd floor of the Screw Factory) and to fill out our waiver. Can’t wait to workout with you! #BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
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Ever wonder what the vibe for open gym is? The picture sums it up. Amanda is doing today’s workout and Claudia is getting in some extra stretching. Open gym is a time where you can do anything you want (safely and appropriately of course). Open gyms are every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon and Sunday 9-11am. Come hang out! 

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Ever wonder what the vibe for open gym is? The picture sums it up. Amanda is doing today’s workout and Claudia is getting in some extra stretching. Open gym is a time where you can do anything you want (safely and appropriately of course). Open gyms are every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon and Sunday 9-11am. Come hang out! #BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
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Veterans Day is a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service. This year’s Veteran’s day workout honors Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson who died by suicide on Oct. 29, 2018, due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast-wave injuries, and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy, and to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

For time:
1,000 weighted step-ups

♀ 35-lb ruck, 20-inch box
♂ 45-lb ruck, 20-inch box

Today’s workout is a long grind. Complete as a team, with a partner, or individually for time. Reduce the load and height of the step-up as needed. If you have completed this workout previously, look back and use that information to help you tackle today’s effort.

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Veterans Day is a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country’s service. This year’s Veteran’s day workout honors Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson who died by suicide on Oct. 29, 2018, due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast-wave injuries, and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy, and to raise awareness for suicide prevention. For time: 1,000 weighted step-ups ♀ 35-lb ruck, 20-inch box ♂ 45-lb ruck, 20-inch box Today’s workout is a long grind. Complete as a team, with a partner, or individually for time. Reduce the load and height of the step-up as needed. If you have completed this workout previously, look back and use that information to help you tackle today’s effort. #BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
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Question of the day: when’s your favorite time of the day to work out?

What ever your answer is, we got you covered! 
•Morning classes ✔️
•Lunch time open gym ✔️
•Afternoon/evening classes ✔️

Come check us out! We’d love to have you.

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Question of the day: when’s your favorite time of the day to work out? What ever your answer is, we got you covered! •Morning classes ✔️ •Lunch time open gym ✔️ •Afternoon/evening classes ✔️ Come check us out! We’d love to have you. #BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
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“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time” -John C. Maxwell

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Another great Community WOD today! Feeling FOMO? Come next week! Free community workout every Sunday at 10am. No registration required. 

If it’s your first time at the gym, come a bit early to find us (we are on the 3rd floor of the Screw Factory) and to fill out our waiver. Can’t wait to workout with you!

#BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
Another great Community WOD today! Feeling FOMO? Come next week! Free community workout every Sunday at 10am. No registration required. If it’s your first time at the gym, come a bit early to find us (we are on the 3rd floor of the Screw Factory) and to fill out our waiver. Can’t wait to workout with you! #BirdtownStrength #BirdtownStrong #FunctionalFitness #BeBetter #RedefiningStrength #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #WeAreBirdtown #Lakewood #Ohio #LakewoodOhio
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