The ohio department of natural resources will subgrant a land and water conservation fund (LWCF) grant to the city of painesville who will construct an amphitheater with lighting on a newly…

The Department of Natural Resources of the State of Ohio has been awarded a $1,015,600 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) by the U.S. National Park Service to construct an amphitheater with lighting and update the parking lot at Kiwanis Recreation Park in Painesville, Ohio. The grant will enable the City of Painesville to add a new 3-acre parcel to the park and develop an outdoor community stage, providing a vibrant gathering space for programming and events. This project will enhance recreational opportunities and connectivity between the park and the downtown area, benefiting underserved local communities. The grant period runs from July 2023 to September 2026.

The ohio department of natural resources will subgrant a land and water conservation fund (LWCF) grant to the city of painesville who will construct an amphitheater with lighting on a newly purchased 3-acre parcel to be added to kiwanis recreation park. The existing parking lot will receive new asphalt. Kiwanis park is the largest and most utilized park in the community however, painesville does not currently have a community outdoor stage. The site for the proposed amphitheater is within walking distance of several under-served areas within painesville, connecting these communities to outdoor recreation. The new amphitheater project will provide a vibrant community amenity and will serve as a gathering spot for programming and events, strengthening resident connections in an outdoor recreational setting. The site creates connectivity between kiwanis park and the downtown district, further enhancing access to outdoor recreational opportunities available in the park.