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Community Parks Improvement Grant Program

Chris Clingman

The Clermont County Park District Board of Park Commissioners has authorized $100,000 for the 2023 Community Parks Improvement program. The program consist of grants of up to $20,000 for local community parks in Clermont County. Applicants must be a Clermont County township, village, or city to be eligible. Grants are awarded for improvements to local park facilities.

One of the things that the Park District has heard from local government representatives is that they are having trouble maintaining their parks. The Park District created the Community Parks Improvement Program in order to help keep the local parks safe and enjoyable.

Since the start of the program in 2017 the Park District has awarded over $520,000 in grants for 51 projects in local communities. Projects funded (or partially funded) included restrooms, dog parks, playground safety surface and equipment, pickle ball courts, walking trails, AED, and more. To get 

Applications will be sent out to local communities and will be available on the Clermont County Park District website. Applications are due March 31, 2023. Questions concerning the Community Parks Improvement Program can be directed to Chris Clingman at cclingman@clermontcountyohio.gov or 513-732-2977.