Ravenna is located in northeastern Ohio in Portage County (of which it is the county seat) about 30 miles southeast of Cleveland.
Michael J. Kirwin Lake is the anchor for West Branch State Park on the east side of town while Lake Rockwell, Hodgson and Muzzy Lakes are within minutes northwest, west and southwest, respectively.
On eof the top events of the Fall season is the "Ravenna Balloon-A-Fair" held the 3rd weekend in September. The festival features hot air balloon ascensions, parades, vintage car shows, entertainment, food and crafts.
Windmill Lakes Golf Club, a public 18-hole course and Ravenswood Golf Club, a public 9-hole course invite golfers to shoot a round of golf with them.