2021 Strategic Initiatives

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Along the Cleveland-Akron run of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad you can bike one way and ride the scenic rail back for $3! It's a great way to explore the National Park.

2021 OECA Strategic Initiatives Awardees

Corridor Wide

  • Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad: Restoration of Locomotive #1822, $25,000

Cuyahoga County

  • University Circle: Cozad-Bates House Community Education, $4,000
  • Historic Gateway Neighborhood: Take a Hike 2022 Season, $17,500 
  • Warehouse District, Inc.: Main Ave. Mural, $7,500 
  • Western Reserve Historical Society: Hale Farm and Village Pottery Kiln and Studio, $10,000
  • Land Studio, Inc.: Forum Pavilion, $40,000

Summit County

  • Summit Metro Parks: Towpath Trail Improvements, $15,000
  • New Franklin: New Franklin Towpath Connector Trail Study, $15,000
  • Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition: Summit Lake North Shore Plan, $37,500 
  • City of Akron: Downtown Wayfinding Signage, $25,000
  • Peninsula Foundation: Historic GARS Hall ADA Addition, $25,000 

Stark County

  • City of Canal Fulton: St. Helena II Restoration – Phase II, $15,000

Tuscarawas County

  • Tusc Parks: Tusc Parks Interpretive Signage and Towpath Trail Design, $11,000
  • Lawrence Township Trustees: Lawrence Township Steiner Power Turbine Blower, $2,182
  • Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition: $25,000

- Gradall Trail Section Security Fence, $10,000

- Zoar Connection Design, $15,000

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