The National Park Service awarded a $1,226,140 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 Village of Mariemont to construct a 0.4-mile walking loop, renovate and reposition three baseball diamonds, redesign the entrance plaza, and expand and update the playground equipment at Dogwood Park. Additional improvements include installing trees and...
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...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $724,344 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 Plain City to develop a 2-acre vacant lot into the community's first off-leash dog park. The project will create two fenced areas for small and large dogs, install a shelter house and paved loop trail, and add...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,533,661 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program to the City of Brecksville, Ohio. The grant funding will be used to replace the existing playground with new accessible equipment, install a new asphalt loop trail and accessible entrance ramp, resurface the pickleball/basketball court, and add new seating, landscaping, and wayfinding signage at the Kids Quarters...
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 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 U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $600,000 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 these funds to the City of Cincinnati to build an inclusive, multi-feature skate park in an unused recreational area within the city. The project will also include renovation and extension of an existing parking lot and landscaping improvements....
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) a $1,041,765 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will enable the ODNR to sub-award funds to the City of St. Clairsville to install artificial turf on sports fields in the St. Clairsville Jr. Sports Complex. This project aims to improve the usefulness of the ballfields for recreational activities in different...
This federal Project Grant award of $1,301,720.70 from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the renovation and improvement of Calgary Park in Cleveland, Ohio. The project will replace the existing playground, picnic tables, benches, and loop trail, as well as add a new shelter, parallel parking spaces, pollinator planting areas, and an entry plaza. Obsolete sports courts and fields 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...