The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $922,645 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR will sub-grant these funds to the City of Cleveland to create a new 0.46-acre park comprised of two distinctive recreation spaces. The primary park space adjacent to the Clark Recreation Center will include a playground, splash pad, charging station, and...
This federal Project Grant award of $1,705,645.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will enable the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to subgrant funds to the City of Sunbury. The City of Sunbury will use the funding to install a 2,000 square foot splash pad in J.R. Smith Park and construct a 35' x 35' picnic pavilion with restrooms, along with paved walkways connecting these new amenities to the parking lot....
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $907,479.22 Project Grant to the City of Fostoria, Ohio under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funding will be used to replace an outdated city pool complex with a new splash pad and restroom facility at City Park. This project aims to create a safe, healthy, and inclusive outdoor water play area for the youth and families of the struggling community, as the...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,174,306 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR will subgrant the funds to the City of North Olmsted, Ohio to construct a performance stage and sound system, create four trailheads, complete an internal park trail system, install new lighting and extend the performance stage parking lot at a centrally located park. The project will...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded $1.718 million to the Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916) on February 1, 2023 for completion by September 30, 2025. Through this project grant, Summit Metro Parks will develop Cuyahoga River access in Cascade Valley Metro Park, including a paved seating area, river overlook with boat launch, and paved parking lot. This...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $104,150 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR will sub-grant these funds to the Village of West Milton to replace the restroom building at the Municipal Park. The existing restroom facility will be demolished and removed, the site will be graded, a building pad will be constructed, and a new precast...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,361,409 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). ODNR will sub-grant the funds to the City of Bay Village to construct 2,180 linear feet of trail and a pedestrian bridge across Cahoon Creek in the Bay Point area. The project will also include site preparation, lighting, signage, landscaping, and native plantings to create an accessible loop...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,034,527 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will sub-grant these funds to the Village of Leipsic to renovate the Bennett Park sports complex. The project will resurface the park entrance drive, install curbs and storm drains, construct a new parking area, add public restrooms,...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $1,006,600 Project Grant to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will support the acquisition of land for the development of an outdoor recreation area in Beavercreek, Ohio over a nine-month period ending July 31, 2022. As outlined in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans, the funding will...
This federal Project Grant award, valued at $1,301,720.70, was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funds will be used by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to renovate Calgary Park in the City of Cleveland. Key project elements include replacing the playground, picnic tables/benches, and loop trail, as well as adding a shelter, parallel parking, pollinator planting areas, and an entry...