2018 Recreational Trails Program Awards

County City/Village Applicant Project Total Project RTP Award Amount RTP Score Proposal Costs

Athens USDA Forest Service, The Baileys Mountain $482,260.00 $150,000.00 95 This project is Phase I of the Baileys Mountain Bike Trail Wayne National Forest- Bike Trail System system consisting of the construction of 14 miles of Athens Ranger District single track mountain biking trail in the Wayne National Forest in the Village of Chauncey.

Cuyahoga Village of Cuyahoga Heights Cuyahoga Heights Multi- $1,498,105.00 $150,000.00 94 The Village of Cuyahoga Heights proposes to construct Purpose Connector Trail 1,460 feet of multi-purpose recreational trail to connect the Village's school district campus and civic center with the Village's existing recreational trail, which is located in the Village's primary park and is adjacent to the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail.

Richland ODNR-Division of Beechdrop Trail $210,211.00 $401,400.00 87 This project will replace 1.25 miles of boardwalk trail Natural Areas and within the Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve. The Preserves (Submitted by current boardwalk, installed in the 1990's, must be Ohio State Parks) replaced.

Lucas Metroparks of the Blue Creek North $137,539.00 $110,030.00 86 The proposed trail will construct 1,900 feet of trail, which Toledo Area Perimeter Trail will complete the perimeter loop around the Nona France Quarry and provide connectivity to the library, Village Park and commercial/residential areas. The proposed trail is Phase II of the perimeter trail and a component of the larger trail plan for Blue Creek Metropark.

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Carroll Muskingum Watershed Cemetery Bay $475,200.00 $150,000.00 85 The Cemetery Bay Connector Trail project consists of Conservancy District Connector Trail the engineering and construction of the next phase of the Atwood Lake Trail from the northern terminus of the existing trail,near the Atwood Lake Park amphitheater and vacation cabins, to State Route 542 at Cemetery Bay. The project consists of the construction of 7,200 linear feet of 10-foot wide of granular trail, as well as 7,750-square feet of asphalt parking to serve as a new trailhead.

Cuyahoga Cleveland Metroparks Engle Road Lake-to- $165,166.00 $110,066.00 85 Cleveland Metroparks plans to construct an all-purpose Lake Connector Trail trail in Big Creek Reservation that will connect the existing Lake-to Lake All Purpose Trail with the newly constructed sledding hill and associated parking area on Engle Road. The trail will provide additional public access to both the Lake-to-Lake Trail and the sledding recreation area and will be an amenity to the Reservation and surrounding community.

Sandusky City of Fremont City of Fremont Upland $185,062.00 $46,650.00 85 This project will pave 1.8 miles of existing stone walking Reservoir Trail path on top of the Upland Resevoir making it easier for pedestrians while creating a multi-use functionality .

Madison Madison County Park Roberts Pass Trail $30,944.00 $23,208.00 85 New seal coating to prolong the life and improve the District condition of the asphalt surface, and maximize enjoyment of 6.5 miles of Ohio to Erie Trail known as Robert Pass Trail.

Allen Johnny Appleseed Ottawa Metro Park-Loop $263,023.89 $0.00 84 The proposed project will replace and widen 3,624 linear Metropolitan Park District Trail feet of asphalt path located at Ottawa Metro Park. The path is currently six foot wide with a deteriorated surface. The new path will be 10 feet in width and will accommodate multiple, non-motorized user types.

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Franklin City of Whitehall John Bishop Park Trail $184,600.00 $0.00 83 This grant will complete the John Bishop Park Trail, which will connect to the multi-use Etna Road Trail and the east-west trail connection through the City of Whitehall. Once fully developed, the Etna Road Trail will traverse more that 80% of the east-west distance across Whitehall and connect all 5 of Whitehall's public schools.

Mahoning Canfield Township Robert H. Neff Memorial $261,155.00 $0.00 82 The Robert H. Neff Memorial Bike Trail will connect the Bike Trail Canfield Township Community Park to the Mill Creek Metroparks Bikeway giving safe access from the bikeway to the park. The Neff Land Development Co. will donate a permanent easement to the Township, and the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will also donate an easement to the Township.

Williams Village of Montpelier Iron Horse River Trail $234,000.00 $0.00 78 The Village of Montpelier is requesting funds from the Recreational Trails Program for segment one of the Iron Horse River Trail. The Iron Horse River Trail will feature a network of trails varying in lengths looping along the St. Joseph River Trail. The Iron Horse River Trail will feature a network of trails varying in lengths looping along St. Joseph River between the Village Hall Park/Senior Center on the west end to the Williams County Fairgrounds. It will include a network of paved 10' wide shared paths that will allow for ADA accessibility and enable residents and visitors alike to enjoy this valuable community asset. This project will provide community access to the St. Joseph River which is widely undeveloped and not easily accessible. It is the ideal location to develop a trail network as well as create water access and additional passive and active recreation activities. By opening up this natural area, it will create new opportunities for recreation, fitness, and safe travel within the village as well as attract visitors from throughout Ohio to visit our historic town.

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Cuyahoga Western Reserve Land Lower Big Creek $449,476.00 $0.00 78 The proposed project seeks to install new trails on a 25- Conservancy Connector Trail acre site in the City of Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood. The site is a former construction and demolition landfill which has recently been remediated to public green space standards through Ohio's voluntary Action program. The proposed trails (2,175 LF of ATP/3,000 LF of trails) will link the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to the Old Brooklyn neighborhood as well as provide a launch point for a neighborhood connection to the towpath.

Greene Five Rivers Metroparks Green Trail Re-Route $66,205.00 $0.00 77 This proposal calls for the relocation of a segment of the low lying, natural surface Green Trail Loop to a higher elevation to avoid seasonally muddy conditions, high water, and to eliminate the erosion created by the current location and design. The reroute would require a 40' pedestrian bridge to span 32' gorge that is 10' deep at the proposed point of crossing. The trail tread and corridor work will be completed by MetroParks staff, as well as the removal and restoration of the existing segment. This proposal is requesting funding for the assistance in purchasing and installing a prefabricated bridge.

Butler City of Fairfield Harbin Park Perimeter $329,423.60 $0.00 75 Harbin Park is located in Fairfield, Ohio and is scheduled Trail for renovation. One new feature of Harbin Park will be the completed Perimeter Trail that will provide accessible non-motorized connectivity to amenities around the park. An existing 10' wide trail (approximately 2,000') will be extended by about 5,500' to create trail that follows the perimeter of the park and connects park amenities and features and creates new links to neighborhoods outside the park boundary.

Licking City of Newark Licking County Bike Trail $146,090.00 $0.00 74 The city seeks to purchase 1 boom mower.

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Geauga Munson Township Scenic River Retreat $34,128.00 $0.00 73 Construction of 1.1 miles of trail with 278-linear feet of Trail boardwalks that will expand Scenic River Retreat , a 93- acre nature preserve conveniently located off State Route 322 in Geauga County. This trail will provide gorgeous views of the Scenic Chagrin River, high quality shrub swamps, and mesophytic hardwoods forest while meeting a critical need for safe accessible trails.

Ross Ross County Park Paint Creek Recreation $33,970.00 $0.00 73 This project will restore five (5) bridges along the Paint District Trail Creek Recreational Trail through the replacement of deteriorating joists and deck boards.

Portage Atwater Township Old School Park $73,595.00 $0.00 72 Atwater Township Trustees seek support for the 4th phase of their Park Plan, which is new construction of park trails that will extend around the entire perimeter of the park for a total of 3,655 linear feet of trail. The trustees successfully replaced their playground equipment in 2014 after a risk management and loss control evaluation was completed, and in 2015-16 a new pavilion was built. Most recently, the township approved the addition of an electrical line installed by Viking Football Association that will allow for future concession stand opportunities. Viking is also finalizing plans for new portable bleachers for 2018.

Cuyahoga Village of Chagrin Falls Arboretum Trail $140,000.00 $0.00 72 The project is to construct a gravel path, wood bridge and ramp from the existing arboretum then down a slope and along the river and then up a slope to Low Street.

Ashtabula Ashtabula County Western Reserve $46,259.79 $0.00 72 The purchase of one Kubota RTV1140 Utility Vehicle Metroparks Greenway Trail with 72" snow blade, enclosed cab with heater, and remote hydraulic valves, One Stihl ST1793 Power Sweep with weed whip and tiller attachment, One Stihl BR700 backpack blower, One Stihl ST1920 trimmer, One ExMark Lazer Z60".

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Guernsey Village of Byesville Byesville Village Park $54,555.00 $0.00 71 The Village of Byesville is seeking to add a paved, 6-foot Trail wide recreational trail within their existing park north of their downtown area. This trail will offer residents and visitors an opportunity to safely walk or bike. This is the second phase of improvements to the park, as playground equipment was updated with a NatureWorks grant in 2012 and 2015.

Montgomery Centerville-Washington Grant Park Barn Trail $215,000.00 $0.00 61 Installation of gabion basket and Redi-Rock Repair Park District Trailside Restoration consisting gabion baskets and retaining structures for the restoration of the Hole's Creek southwest bank along the Barn Trail in Grant Park for approximately 250 feet.

Pickaway Pickaway County Park Pickaway Trail West $379,790.00 $0.00 60 The Pickaway County Park District, with the help of District COTF-114, purchased approximately 148 acres, 15 miles of rail-trail from Dayton Power and Light in 2009. Approximately 1.5 miles of the trail has been cleared and is walkable from the new Canal Road trailhead parking lot, west, to State Route 104 and Columbus Audubon's- Calamus Swamp. Another .6 mile of the trail has been cleared to the west of State Route 104 o Lick Run, where a bridge is required in order to continue the trail. This project proposes to pave the 1.5 miles from Canal Road to State Route 104 and design/build a bridge at Lick Run.

Perry Village of Junction City 2016 Village Park Trail $100,000.00 $0.00 59 This project calls for the construction of a trail around the perimeter of the Village Park for recreational use. Currently, residents walk on trails designed for motor vehicle traffic, and the existing paths do not connect. The proposed trail location is already cleared and currently mowed and maintained by Village personnel. The trail will be asphalt, 8 feet in width with a minimal 6-inch depth disturbance. Other than motor vehicles, no other limitations will be placed on trail use other than normal Village Park operating hours and rules.

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Ottawa Put-In-Bay Township Lawrence Evans $132,903.43 $0.00 58 This project will construct a 200 feet section of helical Park District Boardwalk pier-supported boardwalk on the Lawrence-Evans Tract property on Middle Bass Island in Ottawa County. The boardwalk will connect the Lake Erie shoreline and Lake Erie Water Trail with Peterson's Woods, a public park area, to a parking area off of Deist Road, and the project includes a 12' x 12' platform that would overlook the Kuehnle Nature Preserve, which is owned by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This project would greatly increase public accessibility to these important ecological areas on Middle Bass Island.

Delaware Liberty Township Jewett Road Connector $371,350.00 $0.00 54 Construction of a multi-use trail along a heavily traveled road which crosses railroad tracks and will assist with better connection for the State Bike Route #39 and #47.

Lorain City of Amherst North Main Street $210,600.00 $0.00 54 The proposed project includes construction of Recreational Trail recreational trail that will connect the Lorain County Connector Metroparks Beaver Creek Reservation and its existing recreational trail with the Historic Downtown Amherst Main Street Business District. The trail will also extend East from the intersection of North Main Street and Sipple Avenue and connect to the Amherst School Campus to provide a safe route for students to the campus area.

Lorain City of Sheffield Lake Lincoln Trail $301,970.00 $0.00 53 The Lincoln recreation trail is designed to construct, on the peripheral of dense residential, a connecting link between existing attributes and Lake Erie. Commencing on the southern end and a safe routes to schools and joint baseball complex, the trail will traverse north to Lake Erie. The proposal includes city property, an undeveloped road, along the woods line. Continuing, by access of a second undeveloped road, the trail will traverse west, through the woods and conclude near lakefront Shellcove Park and established bike lanes along State Route 6.

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Athens City of Athens Hockhocking Adena $365,000.00 $0.00 53 The Columbus Road Bike Spur Trailhead will serve as an access point to the Columbus Road Spur of the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway.

Clermont Village of Moscow Riverside Trail $151,197.00 $0.00 53 This trail will be approximately 2,150 linear feet and 8 feet wide. The trail will begin at the community Riverside Park and travel along the non-existent Water Street pathway. The trail will end with the Moscow Municipal boarder.

Clermont Pierce Township W Legendary Road Side $97,000.00 $0.00 53 The project consists of resurfacing 1.3 miles of 8.5 wide Path side path that runs along W Legendary Run. Work includes the application of a surface treatment with long stretches of asphalt surface repair as well as areas of full depth spot repair. The project will also include the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps and enhances pavement markings at roadway crossings.

Lucas The Olander Park Olander Park West Trail $134,000.00 $0.00 53 A new multi-use pedestrian, 8-foot asphalt path totaling System approximately 3,350 linear feet will free pedestrians from competition from vehicular traffic within Milton Olander Park. The trail will bring people closer to the water and keep them safely away from the main drive with vehicular traffic.

Summit Village of Richfield Carter Pedigo Trail $375,559.00 $0.00 51 Construction of a new trail (referred to as Phase II). Project Phase II construction includes new gravel surface trail (1,600 LF), bridge, boardwalks, hillside stairs, drainage control measures, and new trailhead with a small (6) car parking area providing access from Brecksville Road. A section of ADA trail and picnic area/overlook will be provided from the parking area. Improvements to Phase I trail include finish surfacing over existing rough gravel base.

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Ashtabula Village of Geneva-on-the-Lake Village Recreational $802,900.00 $0.00 50 The Village Recreational Trail (West) is a non-motorized Trail (West) recreational trail running from Geneva State Park to Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course/Village Hall. The wooded trail will run in the right-of-way of route 534 from approximately 8842 North Broadway (Route 534) until it reaches 5600 Lake Road East (still route 534) which is Adventure Zone and is just west of the first of the dangerous S-curves in the village. At that point it will turn south on Adventure Zone property-for which they have committed to providing an easement.-unit it reaches a ridge running east west. At this point the wooded trail will wooded trail will turn east and will run roughly parallel to State Route 531 (Lake Road) though 900 feet south of the Route. The Village Recreational Trail (West) will contain three trail heads and greatly reduce the hazards faced by cyclists, joggers, and pedestrians who must walk and ride along congested roads with narrow shoulders, blind curves, and numerous crosswalks, interactions, and parallel parking spaces.

Summit Village of Reminderville Liberty Ledges Trail $145,510.28 $0.00 40 The Village was recently gifted approximately 65 acres of property near Liberty Park. The land connects multiple residential neighborhoods to the park as well as the Reminderville Athletic Club. As the final phases of residential development were being considered, the Mayor and other Village leadership are excited about the value of providing connectivity for its residents and businesses.

Guernsey National Whitetail Deer Pond Loop $137,929.00 $0.00 40 This trail will connect the ADA Accessible Education Education Foundation Center and parking with the designated fishing area, (DBA: Deerassic Park) ADA Accessible Deer Viewing Area and the future ADA Accessible playground, while providing a walking loop and trail around the pond to be utilized by our programs and the general public.

Summit Barberton Parks and Anna Dean Walking Trail $107,132.00 $0.00 38 The purpose of The Anna Dean Walking Trail Project is Recreation Commission to restore and rebuild the walking trail in a Barberton neighborhood that has been around for 30 years.

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Ashland ODNR-Division of Mohican State Forest $50,937.00 $0.00 36 This project will assist in the renovation of the day-use Forestry Restroom Replacement restroom facility at the Mohican-Memorial Bridle Area Trailhead. The current restroom is aging and in disrepair and failing. This renovation project seeks to replace an aging restroom structure with a pre-fabricated Romtec building with two restrooms, concrete vault pit latrines, concrete block construction on a concrete pad that will be ADA compliant.

Cuyahoga City of Richmond Heights Community Park Trail $25,000.00 $0.00 31 The Community Park Trail restoration project will encompass a complete resurface of the trail that runs along the western edge of the park. The trail begins at the Community Pool and extend north towards the baseball diamonds.

Highland City of Hillsboro Hillsboro Railroad Trail $140,000.00 $0.00 28 Construction of a looped 1/2 mile trail encircling the Hillsboro City Park.

Grand Total $9,744,745.99 $1,141,354.00

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