15-05-2025
McDonald plans improvements to popular park
MCDONALD, Ohio (WKBN) – Families can always find something to do at a park, and McDonald's Woodland Park has plenty to offer.
The village wants to make improvements to enhance what it has and entice others to try it out.
McDonald is looking to renovate and revitalize Woodland Park. It's a centerpiece of the community.
'We're looking to improve the amenities that we already offer, make McDonald a better place to live, to play and to visit,' said Mayor Ray Lewis.
The park has basketball, tennis and pickleball courts. One of the aspects of the upgrade is to improve the court surfaces. They could be resurfaced, painted and get new equipment.
'If you looked at the courts, you can see they're starting to get worn down,' Lewis said.
Another aspect is to offer camps, tournaments, even health and wellness education. Those things could appeal to all ages. The idea is to utilize the park for residents and those from around the region.
'Look, there's things available here. They're free, and they're really nice, so it just improves the overall quality of life,' Lewis said.
McDonald has big plans, but also realizes that residents and communities are stretched thin. So, it's applying for funding through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks Program.
'So the importance of getting grant dollars to improve the amenities not only helps the village with regard to maximizing our utilization of funds, but it also helps our residents and those that visit visit McDonald's to be able to utilize these resources,' Lewis said.
McDonald has also submitted an application to get funding for improving trails near Woodland Park.
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