City Invites Residents To Experience The New Cove Park

Ward 4 Councilman Dan O’Malley and the City of Lakewood’s Planning Department invite residents to come out and experience the new and improved Cove Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony and line up of family-friendly activities on Friday, June 14^th from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Since 2016 the City has been working to revitalize Cove Park. The project broke ground in November 2017 and is now complete.  All told, the City has invested $700,000 in new amenities for the park including playground equipment, a new playing field surface, a picnic shelter, benches, bike racks, picnic tables and more. The parking lot was upgraded by replacing 2/3rds of the hard surface with pervious pavers.

“On-site stormwater management is especially important in urban areas, and the City of Lakewood is committed to taking a leadership role. This park redevelopment offered a great opportunity to do just that, “says city planner Michelle Nochta. “Residents are excited to see their ideas in action at Cove Park.”

The park is located within a low-moderate income area, which enabled the City to use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars to fund the project. Use of these funds was recommended by the City’s Citizens Advisory Committee, a volunteer Committee that comes together each year to decide how to allocate CDBG funds.

“These renovations were truly community-driven,” remarked Ward 4 Councilman Dan O’Malley, in whose ward Cove Park is situated. “I commend the Citizens Advisory Committee for recognizing the great need to re-invest in Cove Park and to the many residents who came out to offer their suggestions at community meetings. I am pleased that the Planning Department was able to incorporate so many resident suggestions and deliver a Cove Park for Ward 4 to be proud of.”

The City is excited to showcase the many new features of the park to residents this spring. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 14^th at 6:00 p.m. In addition, Lakewood Public Library, the Lakewood YMCA, and other community organizations will be present to lead family-friendly activities. Barring severe weather, the event is rain or shine.

Who: Councilman Dan O’Malley & the City of Lakewood Planning Department
What: Cove Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration
When: Friday June 14^th 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cove Park, Lakewood Ohio

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Contact: City Planner Michelle Nochta at 216-529-5906 or Clerk of Council Maureen Bach at 216-529-6053.

About Cove Park: Cove Park is a 3-acre public park located immediately north of the railroad tracks between Cove Ave. and Thoreau Ave. Parking is available at the entrance adjacent to Cove Ave.