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 The funding will be used to replace an outdated city pool complex with a new splash pad and restroom facility at City Park.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 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). The grant will fund the Island Metropark Improvement Project, which will renovate the current splash pad area in Dayton, Ohio. Specifically, the project will replace the aging splash pad and add new amenities including a musical play area, picnic tables, chairs, and umbrellas. This will increase...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has 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 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) funds to the City of Cleveland to create a new 0.46-acre park comprised of two distinctive spaces. The primary park space adjacent to the Clark Recreation Center will include construction of a...
The City of Wells was awarded a $139,871.38 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to purchase and install a 600 square foot splash pad adjacent to the city's existing indoor swimming pool. This grant funding will allow the city to offer a new recreational amenity that is expected to increase community enjoyment and potentially drive economic activity in the local area. The project will be implemented by...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,301,720.70 Project Grant through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to renovate Calgary Park in Cleveland, Ohio. The grant will fund the replacement of the existing playground, picnic tables and benches, and the loop trail, as well as the addition of a shelter, parallel parking spaces, pollinator planting areas, and an...
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...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) a $1,034,527 Project Grant through the 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The grant will be used by the Village of Leipsic to renovate Bennett Park, a popular community sports complex. Key project elements include resurfacing the park entrance drive, installing new curbs and storm drains, building a new parking area, adding public restrooms,...
This federal Project Grant award of $316,000.00 was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The funding will support the construction of a new community splash pad, pavilion, and related recreational amenities in Hiawassee, GA. Specific project elements include installing safety surfacing, spray features, a splash pad deck, a recirculation system, water...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $334,672.70 Project Grant to the Village of Columbus Grove, Ohio under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the replacement of the existing playground equipment at Hall Avenue Park with a new accessible 6,773 square foot play structure for children aged 2-12 years. The project will improve the outdated play area with a contemporary, safe, and inclusive playground...
The U.S. Department of the Interior'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 sub-grant 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...