COLUMBUS, Ohio (WLIO) — Several local communities will see park improvement reimbursement thanks to grant funding awarded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
ODNR has awarded approximately $3 million statewide through its NatureWorks Grant Program to help local governments fund capital improvement projects in public parks. The grants provide up to 75% reimbursement assistance for eligible projects.
In Delphos, funding will be used to replace picnic tables at Waterworks Park and update bleachers at Stadium Park. Fort Jennings will replace a shelter house at its community park. New Knoxville plans to upgrade its splash pad and parking lot, while McComb will install fencing along its multi-purpose courts.
According to ODNR, the NatureWorks Grant Program is designed to help communities enhance and preserve local parks and recreational spaces.
NatureWorks Grant Awards from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources:
- Delphos: $31,095 for picnic table replacement and $35,265 for bleacher upgrades
- Fort Jennings: $18,647 for shelter house replacement
- New Knoxville: $42,152 for splash pad upgrades
- McComb: $26,082 for fencing installation
