Description

The Hero Park Improvements project is a multi-phase project, including the installation of a new playground (completed May 2022), a 2/3-mile walking trail around the perimeter of the park (completed June 2023), site furnishings made from upcycled wind turbine parts (pending installation November 2023), landscaping, and park entrance redesign. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground was held on July 13, 2022, and an additional ceremony for the trail and other improvements will be held in 2024.

Benefits

• Increasing access to recreation: The playground and trail offer residents opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and improve physical health closer to their homes.
• High-quality amenities: The project is providing high-quality equipment, trail, seating, and shading for residents to utilize.
• Beautification: The improvements will offer a visually pleasing parkland environment that offers a unique educational and recreational opportunities.

Status

Related Documents

• Legal Bid Notice- Feb 2023
• July 21, 2022 News-Herald Article
• July 13, 2022 Public Meeting Feedback
• Hero Park Trail Master Plan

Meetings

• December 8, 2021 Hero Park Trail Master Plan Public Meeting
• July 13, 2022 Ribbon Cutting and Public Meeting for Park Trail
• June 21, 2022 City Council Authorizing submission of County ARPA funding support
• January 3, 2022 City Council Authorizing submission of grant application (ODNR)
• December 20, 2022 City Council Authorizing submission of grant application (CDSG)