Village of Greenfield holds ground-breaking ceremony at Felson Park
(Photos courtesy of Sherry Parker.)
As reported last year, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced 30 major economic development projects in Ohio's Appalachian region that will raise the area's profile as a travel destination and improve quality of life for local residents.
• Among those projects was the Greenfield Felson Park improvements project, which received an award of $5,371,410.
The Village of Greenfield intends to make several improvements to Felson Park. They will create a reimagined space on a regional bikeway along Paint Creek and house a venue for Greenfield’s cultural events and festivals, arts and civic gatherings. The park will also serve as a trailhead for bikeway activity, serving riders using the Tri-County Triangle Trail. Felson Park’s livery access to Paint Creek will create a canoe and kayak blue-way trail extending to Paint Creek Lake, where camping and outdoor recreation can be accessed and create the opportunity for multi-activity trips.
This week, a ground-breaking ceremony was held at the park.
Among those in attendance were: Interim City Manager Gary Silcott; Council Chairwoman Mary Ellen McMurry; Director of Public Works Sherry Parker; Council Member Brenda Losey; Police Chief Jeremiah Oyer; Vice Councilman Cory Taylor; Elaine Vanzant (Dr. Felson's daughter); Eric Vanzant (Dr. Felson's grandson); and Council Members Carlos Ooten and Phil Clyburn.
Below, are representatives from the OHM design team, Bruns Construction, Village Council, and staff members.
Below, Ms. Vanzant is shown breaking ground.
