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Metro Park in Grove City
(by Andrea Cordle, Southwest Editor - June 10, 2010)
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| Map courtesy of Metro Parks |
The board of trustees for Metro Parks has given the go ahead for a new park in Grove City.
Metro Parks acquired approximately 70 acres of land off State Route 104 along the Scioto River. The city of Grove City has donated an additional 193 acres of land for the recreation site.
John O'Meara, executive director for Metro Parks, said they would like to purchase extra property around the area.
O'Meara said this park has been planned for several years. The park system will use funds from the May 2009 0.75-mill levy to build and operate the new park.
"We are keeping our levy promise," said O'Meara.
The park would be located around Grant Run. O'Meara said they wanted to build a park around the Scioto River because it is a major waterway in central Ohio.
"This area has a particularly beautiful stretch of stream," said the park's director. "There is also good wildlife."
With the addition of the park, Metro Parks will be able to give resources to help protect the stream.
Metro Parks held several public meetings with Grove City officials and the public over the past year.
"The community in Grove City has been very supportive," said O'Meara.
Metro Parks would like to involve Grove City residents and city leaders in the planning process. The park will have typical Metro Park amenities such as picnic areas and leisure trails. O'Meara explained they would decide what to do with the rest of the park, as they acquire additional property.
Grove City Council will have to approve a resolution supporting the development of a Metro Park in the area. Grove City Parks and Recreation Director Kim Conrad is working on getting the resolution onto an upcoming agenda.
O'Meara said he hopes to see the Metro Park, serving the southern portion of the county, operational in a couple years. The park does not yet have a name.
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