Community Reacts To Big Fun Closing Announcement

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — On Monday, Big Fun owner Steve Presser announced that he would close down Big Fun on Coventry Road. The retro toy store had served as a staple of Northeast Ohio for 27 years, but brick-and-mortar retail's decline hit Big Fun hard.

The community took to social media to react to the closing announcement. The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Libraries posted a heartfelt goodbye to both Big Fun and Presser's business presence in the city.

"We are so sad to hear that our good friend Steve Presser will be closing Big Fun," the library system said on Facebook. "Steve has been a great library supporter, and was always happy to share his knowledge of toys and culture with library customers, and his kindness and sense of fun with anyone who walked through the door of his magical shop. We will miss Big Fun."

The city of Cleveland Heights posted a simple message on Facebook, saying, "The City congratulates Big Fun on 27 years of memories and success and wishes Steve Presser and the Big Fun family all the very best."

The Friends of Coventry Village shared the news of Big Fun's closing with "great sadness."

"We encourage you to support Big Fun and shop their wonderful store before their closing in June. Thanks to Steve and the staff for all the joy and positive contributions they made to Coventry Village. #ShopLocal," the group posted on Facebook.

Meanwhile, residents and former residents of Cleveland Heights took to social media to share their memories of Big Fun.

To read more about the Big Fun closing, click here.

Share your memories of Big Fun below!

Photo from Rick Uldricks, Patch