The City of Parma is the seventh-largest city in the state of Ohio, according to the 2010 US Census, with over 81,000 residents. Founded as a township in 1826, the city currently has a total of 20.07 square miles, filled with numerous parks and recreational areas for residents. In 2014, Parma was ranked as the third safest city in the United States with a population of over 25,000 by Neighborhood Scout.